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 with communities throughout the disaster cycle, including through long-term recovery grants, training, technical expertise, and member services.
National Voluntary Organizations Active at a glance
- Total assets
- $995,770
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,159,136
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,088,437
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Voluntary Organizations Active
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 26125, Alexandria, VA 22313-6125
Phone: (703) 778-5088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Voluntary Organizations Active
Who National Voluntary Organizations Active funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
National VOAD describes its work as serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its membership includes national organizations and state or territory VOADs. The 2025 Verizon RFP was for eligible members undertaking recovery projects, with State/Territory VOAD members required to have 501(c)(3) status or a designated fiscal agent to receive funding.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is National Voluntary Organizations Active open to new grantees?
77%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 13 grantees (77%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $14.1M (2020). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Wilmington, NC | Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| All Hands and Hearts-Smart Response Mattapoisette, MA | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service Lititz, PA | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| Rebuilding Together New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| Christian Church Disciples of Christweek of Compassion Indianapolis, IN | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| Buddhist TZU Chi Foundation San Dimas, CA | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| Endeavors San Antonio, TX | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| Toolbank USA Atlanta, GA | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| NC Baptist Menbaptists on Mission Cary, NC | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
| River Region United Way Montgomery, AL | Program Expenses- Lowe's Reconstruction Grant - Spring 2023 | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $995,770 | $1,159,136 | $2,088,437 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,102,724 | $2,147,323 | $1,872,177 | $49,560 | 16 |
| 2022 | $1,762,981 | $2,339,973 | $1,898,880 | $59,660 | 6 |
| 2021 | $1,401,749 | $1,334,827 | $1,287,640 | $31,912 | 5 |
| 2020 | $1,425,995 | $15,685,233 | $15,656,312 | $14,059,899 | 17 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
National VOAD’s stated mission is to lead the VOAD movement as a convener, thought leader, and advocate for organizations serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its 2024 filing describes work in long-term recovery, including grants, technical expertise, training, and tools, as well as member services and an annual conference.
The 2023 grantees listed include organizations whose missions involve home repair and neighborhood revitalization, humanitarian relief, community infrastructure, and housing. For example, Rebuilding Together New Orleans says it helps low- to moderate-income homeowners repair and rehabilitate homes; Toolbank USA says it strengthens communities by establishing Toolbanks and supporting local Toolbanks; and Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports zero grants. In 2023, National VOAD reported 16 grants totaling $49,560, an average of $3,097.50 per grant. In 2022, it reported 6 grants totaling $59,660. Listed 2023 awards include $3,500 each to Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Toolbank USA, River Region United Way, and Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, plus another $2,100 award to Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.
A 2025 Verizon Community Resilience Grant RFP offered awards of $50,000 to $300,000 for eligible National VOAD members engaged in recovery projects for disasters within the prior ten years. Its primary focus was resilient home repair; secondary areas included volunteer logistics related to recovery and resilient rebuilding of infrastructure. Applicants had to be members in good standing and current on prior grant reporting. Applications were to include estimated beneficiaries and their demographics, volunteers and volunteer hours, partner organizations, and planned resilience methods and materials. The stated November 26, 2025 deadline has passed. The website currently lists no open funding programs.
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. It also lists Angela Overstreet, Araif Yusuff, Kristin Wright, Christian Burgess, Christa Figgins, and William Porter as board members.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $198K, to April Wood (President/CEO).
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 stated mission is to lead the VOAD movement as a convener, thought leader, and advocate for organizations serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Voluntary Organizations Active?
National Voluntary Organizations Active has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does National Voluntary Organizations Active make grants?
National VOAD describes its work as serving communities throughout the disaster cycle. Its membership includes national organizations and state or territory VOADs. The 2025 Verizon RFP was for eligible members undertaking recovery projects, with State/Territory VOAD members required to have 501(c)(3) status or a designated fiscal agent to receive funding.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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