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.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$692K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$692K
About Naval Historical Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Naval Historical Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $692K. Net investment income was $98K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,415,360 | $1,525,665 |
| Revenue | $263,370 | $332,113 | $231,458 |
| Expenses | $1,348,798 | $508,464 | $541,207 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $98,232 | $21,358 | $22,790 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include United States Naval Institute ($692,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE ANNAPOLIS, MD | INVESTMENT ACCOUNT TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH MERGER AGREEMENT | $692,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADM WILLIAM J FALLON | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| VADM FRANK PANDOLFE | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MR MARTIN J BOLLINGER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RADM VINCE GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MR MATTHEW P BERGMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON KENNETH J BRAITHWAITE II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VADM WALTER E TED CARTER JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VADM JOHN N CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE CRANSTON EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADM JAMES G FOGGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RADM SINCLAIR HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR HENRY J HENDRIX II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON STEVEN S HONIGMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROGER A KRONE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 7/2022) | 1 | — |
| HON JOHN LEHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RADM LARRY R MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON B J PENN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAPT DAVID A ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR MICHAEL JOSEPH WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RADM EDWARD MASSO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naval Historical Foundation?
Naval Historical Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Naval Historical Foundation operate?
Naval Historical Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What size grants does Naval Historical Foundation award?
In 2022, Naval Historical Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $692K — an average of about $692K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2022.
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