National Voluntary Organizations Active
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. It convenes and supports organizations working across the disaster cycle, including through grants and other resources for long-term recovery and member services.
Key facts about National Voluntary Organizations Active
- EIN
- 52-1830327
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Total assets
- $995,770
- How to apply
- The funding portal requires an account to submit a request. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2025 Verizon Community Resilience Grant application deadline was November 26, 2025.
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$996K
-52.6% YoY
Revenue
$1.2M
-46.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$2.1M
+11.6% YoY
Is National Voluntary Organizations Active open to new grantees?
85%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 13 grantees (85%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
National VOAD’s mission is to lead the VOAD movement as a convener, thought leader, and advocate for organizations serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its stated work includes grants, technical expertise, training, and tools for long-term recovery, as well as information sharing, coordination, and capacity-building resources for members.
Its 2025 Verizon Community Resilience Grant sought to support current National VOAD members’ recovery projects for disasters within the preceding ten years. The primary focus was resilient home repair; secondary areas included volunteer logistics for recovery and resilient rebuilding of infrastructure.
Examples of 2023 grantees include Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, whose mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope; Rebuilding Together New Orleans, which says it helps low- to moderate-income homeowners repair and rehabilitate homes; and Toolbank USA, which says it strengthens communities through Toolbanks and infrastructure support. River Region United Way described its mission as improving quality of life in the communities it serves, while Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation described a charitable humanitarian mission serving communities in need.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the organization reported 16 grants totaling $49,560. Reported awards included $3,500 each to Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, River Region United Way, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Toolbank USA, and Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation; the foundation also received a separate reported award of $2,100. In 2022, it reported six grants totaling $59,660.
Review Cycle
** The 2025 Verizon Community Resilience Grant application deadline was November 26, 2025.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Voluntary Organizations Active
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
National VOAD describes its work as serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its 2025 Verizon grant opportunity was open to eligible members working on recovery projects across the country. The organization also reports national and state or territory members.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $995,770 | $1,159,136 | $2,088,437 | 0 |
| 2023 | $2,102,724 | $2,147,323 | $1,872,177 | $49,560 across 16 grants |
| 2022 | $1,762,981 | $2,339,973 | $1,898,880 | $59,660 across 6 grants |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $995,770 | $2,102,724 | $1,762,981 |
| Revenue | $1,159,136 | $2,147,323 | $2,339,973 |
| Expenses | $2,088,437 | $1,872,177 | $1,898,880 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Guadalupe as chairman, Ian Anderson as vice chairman, Kevin King as treasurer, and Kathleen Oldaker as secretary. Board members listed are Angela Overstreet, Araif Yusuff, Kristin Wright, Christian Burgess, Christa Figgins, and William Porter.
National Voluntary Organizations Active is led by April Wood, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Wood
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$89K (2021) → $198K (2024)
David Guadalupe
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin King
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & Vice Chair, 2023
Assistant Treasurer & Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Araif Yusuff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa Figgins
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Burgess
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Porter
Board Member
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Anderson
Vice Chairman & Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chairman & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ellers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Overstreet
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colt Hagmaier
Executive Officio
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Oldaker
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Coleman
Executive Officio
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Charlene Sargent (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Elizabeth Disco-Shearer (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Jim Kirk (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Patrick Crawford (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tameka Sharp (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Siler (2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Dennis Clancey (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jenn Dorsch-Messler (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Manning (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Zach Cahalan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Smith (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Forrester (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: John Ricketts (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Warren Miller (2020) — Board Member
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
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 26125, Alexandria, VA 22313-6125
Phone: (703) 778-5088
Website: https://nvoad.org
Frequently asked questions about National Voluntary Organizations Active
How large is National Voluntary Organizations Active?
National Voluntary Organizations Active reported $996K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does National Voluntary Organizations Active fund?
National VOAD’s mission is to lead the VOAD movement as a convener, thought leader, and advocate for organizations serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its stated work includes grants, technical expertise, training, and tools for long-term recovery, as well as information sharing, coordination, and capacity-building resources for members. Its 2025 Verizon Community Resilience Grant sought to support current National VOAD members’ recovery projects for disasters within the precedin…
How do I apply for a grant from National Voluntary Organizations Active?
The funding portal requires an account to submit a request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does National Voluntary Organizations Active make grants?
National VOAD describes its work as serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its 2025 Verizon grant opportunity was open to eligible members working on recovery projects across the country. The organization also reports national and state or territory members.
What is National Voluntary Organizations Active's EIN?
National Voluntary Organizations Active's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1830327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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