Naval Historical Foundation
The Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) has served people interested in the history of the U.S. navy's contributions to America's maritime history and heritage since march of 1926. Our mission is to preserve and honor the legacy of those who came before us, and educate and inspire the generations that follow. NHF increases awareness through: youth and award programs; forums, symposiums, and heritage events; and deep-sea exploration of the maritime domain, bringing naval history and scientific discovery to life.
Naval Historical Foundation at a glance
In short: Naval Historical Foundation gave $692K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $692K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $692,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $692,000
- Median grant
- $692,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Naval Historical Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was United States Naval Institute ($692K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $692K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Naval Institute Annapolis, MD | Investment Account Transfer in Accordance with Merger Agreement | $692,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $263,370 | $1,348,798 | $692,000 | 1 | $98,232 |
| 2021 | $1,415,360 | $332,113 | $508,464 | — | — | $21,358 |
| 2020 | $1,525,665 | $231,458 | $541,207 | — | — | $22,790 |
| 2019 | $1,520,491 | $503,439 | $564,052 | — | — | $30,583 |
About Naval Historical Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Naval Historical Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $692K. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Naval Historical Foundation is led by Radm Edward Masso, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Radm Edward Masso
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$107K (2019) → $132K (2022)
Vadm Frank Pandolfe
President
Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adm William J. Fallon
Chairman
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Capt David A. Rosenberg
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lehman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Cranston Epstein
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew P. Bergman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Joseph Wallace
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radm Larry R. Marsh
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven S. Honigman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vadm Walter E. Ted Carter Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adm James G. Foggo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. J. Penn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry J. Hendrix II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Braithwaite II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radm Sinclair Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger A. Krone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vadm John N. Christenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin J. Bollinger
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radm Vince Griffith
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Capt James A. Noone (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bj Penn (2019) — Director
- Former: Capt Dale A. Lumme (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Capt Dr J. Phillip London (2019) — Director
- Former: Capt Maurice A. Gauthier (2019) — Director
- Former: James D. Hornfischer (2019) — Director
- Former: Radm Arthur N. Langston III (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $132K, to Radm Edward Masso (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Naval Historical Foundation
How much does Naval Historical Foundation give each year?
Naval Historical Foundation gave $692K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Naval Historical Foundation?
Naval Historical Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC.
Where does Naval Historical Foundation operate?
Naval Historical Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Naval Historical Foundation's EIN?
Naval Historical Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0196627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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