National Public Pension Coalition
The goal of the National Public Pension Coalition is to maintain public defined benefit systems as a vital component of retirement security.
National Public Pension Coalition at a glance
In short: National Public Pension Coalition gave $259K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,320
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,813
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,996
- Total assets
- $659,582
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Public Pension Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alaska AFL CIO ($50K). Together the top 9 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 44 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Public Pension Coalition gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2023) to $283K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska AFL CIO Anchorage, AK | State Support | $50,000 |
| MI Coalition for Secure Retirement Lansing, MI | State Support | $50,000 |
| Keep Oklahomas Promise Oklahoma City, OK | — | $35,724 |
| North Dakota United Bismarck, ND | — | $25,000 |
| Arizona AFL CIO Phoenix, AZ | State Support | $21,996 |
| Wyoming Coalition for a Healthy Ret Cheyenne, WY | — | $21,600 |
| Colorado Coalition for Retirement Denver, CO | State Support | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Public Pension Coalition Frankfort, KY | State Support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Coalition Retirement Hartford, CT | — | $15,000 |
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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 | $659,582 | $816,945 | $1,080,246 | $259,320 | 9 | $6,225 |
| 2023 | $775,257 | $684,840 | $870,069 | $163,837 | 8 | $7,300 |
| 2022 | $956,101 | $813,986 | $895,234 | $195,869 | 9 | $2,080 |
| 2021 | $1,045,163 | $813,057 | $797,194 | $283,491 | 8 | $624 |
| 2020 | $1,028,232 | $890,226 | $885,042 | $260,020 | 10 | $828 |
About National Public Pension Coalition
Based on IRS filings
National Public Pension Coalition is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $660K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $259K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Public Pension Coalition is led by Kendal Killian, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kendal Killian
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $135K (2024)
Steve Kreisberg AFSCME
President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Pringle NEA
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hank Kim NCPERS
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Conroy SEIU
Secretary
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randi Weingarten AFT
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Kelly IAFF
Vice President
Secretary → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Shuler AFL-CIO
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bridget Early (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Steve Kreisberg (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Harold Schaitberger AFSCME (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard L Trumka AFL-CIO (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Eileen Kirlin (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Hank Kim (2020) — President
- Former: Harold Schaitberger (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Lily Eskelsen Garcia (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Randi Weingarten (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Richard L. Trumka (2020) — Treasurer
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 $135K, to Kendal Killian (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Public Pension Coalition
How much does National Public Pension Coalition give each year?
National Public Pension Coalition gave $259K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $164K across 8 grants.
What is National Public Pension Coalition's typical grant size?
National Public Pension Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $21,996, and its average grant was $28,813, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Public Pension Coalition give grants?
National Public Pension Coalition's top state is Alaska, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (19%) and Oklahoma (14%).
Who are National Public Pension Coalition's largest grantees?
National Public Pension Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include Alaska AFL CIO ($50,000), MI Coalition for Secure Retirement ($50,000) and Keep Oklahomas Promise ($35,724), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Public Pension Coalition?
National Public Pension Coalition reported $660K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $817K.
What is National Public Pension Coalition?
National Public Pension Coalition is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $660K in total assets as of 2024.
What is National Public Pension Coalition's EIN?
National Public Pension Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5939282. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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