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 $202K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,795
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,224
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,548
- Total assets
- $575,651
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who National Public Pension Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Keep Oklahomas Promise ($48K). Together the top 8 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Public Pension Coalition gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2023) to $283K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Oklahomas Promise Oklahoma City, OK | State Support | $47,700 |
| Wyoming Coalition for a Healthy Ret Cheyenne, WY | State Support | $36,000 |
| Keeping the Kansas Promise Topeka, KS | State Support | $26,000 |
| Arizona AFL CIO Phoenix, AZ | State Support | $22,595 |
| Ohio AFLCIO Columbus, OH | State Support | $22,500 |
| Colorado Coalition for Retirement Denver, CO | State Support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Coalition Retirement Hartford, CT | State Support | $15,000 |
| Kentucky Public Pension Coalition Frankfort, KY | State Support | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,651 | $816,256 | $934,944 | $201,795 | 8 | $3,180 |
| 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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $576K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $3K.
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 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kendal Killian
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $142K (2025)
Heather Conroy
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hank Kim
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randi Weingarten
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kreisberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Pringle
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Kelly
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Shuler
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Becky Pringle NEA (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Hank Kim NCPERS (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Heather Conroy SEIU (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Randi Weingarten AFT (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ed Kelly IAFF (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Liz Shuler AFL-CIO (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Kreisberg AFSCME (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Bridget Early (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Harold Schaitberger AFSCME (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard L Trumka AFL-CIO (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Eileen Kirlin (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Harold Schaitberger (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Lily Eskelsen Garcia (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Richard L. Trumka (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $142K, 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 $202K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $259K across 9 grants.
What is National Public Pension Coalition's typical grant size?
National Public Pension Coalition's median grant in 2025 was $22,548, and its average grant was $25,224, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Public Pension Coalition give grants?
National Public Pension Coalition's top state is Oklahoma, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wyoming (18%) and Kansas (13%).
Does National Public Pension Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on National Public Pension Coalition's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "State Support" (8 grants).
Who are National Public Pension Coalition's largest grantees?
National Public Pension Coalition's largest 2025 grantees include Keep Oklahomas Promise ($47,700), Wyoming Coalition for a Healthy Ret ($36,000) and Keeping the Kansas Promise ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Public Pension Coalition?
National Public Pension Coalition reported $576K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $816K.
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 $576K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- 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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