National League for Nursing
National League for Nursing at a glance
In short: National League for Nursing gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +152.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $10,227,571
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National League for Nursing
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from National League for Nursing
NLN Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship Award Grant
National League for Nursing
Amount
US $8,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
NLN Edmund J. Y. Pajarillo Health Informatics and Innovation Scholarship Grant
National League for Nursing
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
NLN Foundation for Nursing Education Scholarship Awards
National League for Nursing
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National League for Nursing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emory University ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How National League for Nursing gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Research Grant | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,227,571 | $10,286,150 | $10,623,198 | $30,000 | 1 | $647,573 |
| 2023 | $9,552,989 | $9,305,177 | $11,359,513 | $35,589 | 3 | $102,445 |
| 2022 | $11,386,809 | $9,774,259 | $10,937,331 | $30,000 | 1 | $61,357 |
| 2021 | $10,616,054 | $12,535,414 | $10,108,356 | $29,997 | 1 | $47,456 |
| 2020 | $6,791,059 | $10,071,845 | $9,078,312 | — | — | $71,041 |
About National League for Nursing
Based on IRS filings
National League for Nursing is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $648K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National League for Nursing is led by Beverly Malone, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 13 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Malone
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$630K (2020) → $636K (2024)
Teresa Shellenbarger
Cnea Executive Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $221K (2024)
Patricia A. Sharpnack
Nln Chair
Nln Chair Elect → Nln Chair-Elect, 2022
Nln Chair-Elect → Nln Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Simmons
Senior Director of Credentialing
Cne Director → Senior Director of Credentialing, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Dodie Serafini
Director of Assessment
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$153K (2022) → $162K (2024)
Elizabeth Reyna
Director of Membership
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $116K (2024)
Kellie Bryant
Director & Center for Innovation in Education Excellence
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Janice Brewington
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$263K (2020) → $261K (2024)
Linda Christensen
Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $290K (2024)
Robert Michael Kristek
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Deputy Chief Operating Officer → Director of Operations, 2021
Director of Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Mike Keaton
Deputy Chief Communications Officer
Chief Communications Officer → Deputy Chief Communications Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$173K (2022) → $184K (2024)
Michael Karkowsky
Deputy CFO
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$77K (2023) → $96K (2024)
Sandra Davis
Deputy Chief Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$170K (2023) → $202K (2024)
Anh-Thu Vu
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Cheryl L. Hoying
Public Member
Governor at Large → Public Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Vogt
Public Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark C. Hand
Treasurer
Governor at Large → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda M. Vanriel
Nln Chair-Elect
Public Member → Governor at Large, 2022
Governor at Large → Nln Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Beauvais
Governor at Large
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Majeda El-Banna
Governor at Large
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter G. Bumphus
Public Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tedra Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Fink
Governor at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cain
Public Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Anne Krouse (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gideon Mazinga (2020–2023) — Senior Scientist
- Former: Kathleen Poindexter (2020–2023) — Nln Chair
- Former: Michael Newsome (2020–2023) — Public Member
- Former: Stephen Cerame (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Rachel Risner (2022–2023) — Governor at Large
- Former: Susan Forneris (2020–2022) — Director of Innovation
- Former: Arielle Charles (2022) — Director Office of CEO
- Former: Cheryl Killion (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Keaton (2020–2021) — Director of Communications
- Former: Ronald Sibert (2021) — Business Manager
- Former: Angela McNelis (2020) — Governor at Large
- Former: Ann Marie Mauro (2020) — Governor at Large
- Former: Elaine Pickens (2020) — It Director
- Former: John Lundeen (2020) — Governor at Large
- Former: Judith Halstead (2020) — Executive Director Cnea
- Former: Launette Woolforde (2020) — Governor at Large
- Former: Linda Moneyham (2020) — Public Member
- Former: Patrica Yoder-Wise (2020) — Chairman of the Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $636K, to Beverly Malone (President & CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National League for Nursing
How much does National League for Nursing give each year?
National League for Nursing gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $36K across 3 grants.
How large is National League for Nursing?
National League for Nursing reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.3M.
Where does National League for Nursing operate?
National League for Nursing has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Texas.
What is National League for Nursing's EIN?
National League for Nursing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1896510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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