North American Association for Environmental Educa
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It supports environmental education projects and works with educators, policymakers, and partners in North America and around the world.
North American Association for Environmental Educa at a glance
In short: North American Association for Environmental Educa gave $1.2M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state District of Columbia. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,180,753
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,519
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,469
- Total assets
- $8,745,168
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (18 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to North American Association for Environmental Educa
- Contact
Mailing address: 1250 24Th St Nw Ste 710, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 419-0412
Website: https://naaee.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from North American Association for Environmental Educa
Who North American Association for Environmental Educa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sustainable Forestry Initiative SF ($229K). Together the top 10 received $826K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 168 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NAAEE describes its work as extending throughout North America and around the world. Its website reports members in more than 30 countries and affiliates in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in DC (27%), California (13%), Montana (11%), Colorado (9%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is North American Association for Environmental Educa open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 40 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $747K (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Forestry Initiative SF Washington, DC | Environmental Education Projects | $229,426 |
| Project Wet Foundation Bozeman, MT | Environmental Education Projects | $129,908 |
| Earth Force Denver, CO | Environmental Education Projects | $94,175 |
| Americas Wildlife Association for Washington, DC | Environmental Education Projects | $82,349 |
| Learning Endeavors Kihei, HI | Environmental Education Projects | $57,946 |
| University of Florida Board of Trus Gainesville, FL | Environmental Education Projects | $53,799 |
| Ten Strands San Francisco, CA | Environmental Education Projects | $50,000 |
| Earthteam Richmond, CA | Environmental Education Projects | $44,418 |
| Antioch University New England Keene, NH | Environmental Education Projects | $43,114 |
| Artist Boat Galveston, TX | Environmental Education Projects | $40,746 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,745,168 | $7,361,766 | $6,527,849 | $1,180,753 | 40 | $239,025 |
| 2023 | $7,818,270 | $4,925,428 | $4,822,412 | $958,988 | 25 | $168,315 |
| 2022 | $8,225,792 | $8,469,305 | $7,537,236 | $2,377,788 | 39 | $22,145 |
| 2021 | $7,155,973 | $5,847,033 | $4,900,420 | $1,411,951 | 34 | $12,469 |
| 2020 | $5,919,413 | $4,982,639 | $3,839,375 | $747,419 | 30 | $28,024 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NAAEE’s website states its mission is to use the power of education to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement and create a healthy, sustainable future. Its programs include E-STEM initiatives, climate education, conservation education, civic engagement and environmental issues forums, and educator certification.
The 2024 grants support organizations working in environmental education. For example, grantee Project WET Foundation describes its mission as advancing water education to help people understand global challenges and inspire local action. Earth Force says it engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities. Ten Strands describes its work as strengthening partnerships, strategies, and systems to advance environmental literacy for California TK–12 students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, NAAEE reported 40 grants totaling $1,180,753. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $229,426, with a median of $13,468. The largest awards included $229,426 to Sustainable Forestry Initiative, $129,908 to Project WET Foundation, $94,175 to Earth Force, and $82,349 to America’s Wildlife Association for. Other grants included $57,946 to Learning Endeavors, $53,799 to the University of Florida Board of Trustees, $50,000 to Ten Strands, and $44,418 to EarthTeam. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as environmental education projects.
NAAEE’s 2025 Global E-STEM Awards offered Innovation Grants of $5,000–$15,000 and Excellence Prizes of $15,000–$50,000 for new or expanded projects engaging students ages 11–22 in environmental problem-solving through STEM. A separate $10,000 award was designated for work focused on next-generation transportation. The 2025 opportunity is a past cycle. Its materials say applicants were to review the request for proposals and its selection criteria; the FAQ also encouraged applicants to attend an applicant webinar. Eligible applicants included schools, academic institutions, universities, qualifying U.S. tax-exempt organizations, and organizations with equivalent legal status in their countries. Awardees were asked to join as many professional development sessions as possible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Braus as executive director; Sarah Bodor as director of policy and affiliate relations; Jamie Gonzalez as president; Dawn Chavez as vice president; Dave Chase as treasurer; and Diego Roman as secretary. It also lists Mary Ford, Beth Stevens, Danni Washington, and Kenji Hakuta as members.
North American Association for Environmental Educa is led by Judy Braus, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Braus
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $234K (2024)
Jamie Gonzalez
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bodor
Director of Policy & Affiliate Relations
Director of Policy & Affiliate Relations → Director of Policy & Affiliate Rel, 2023
Director of Policy & Affiliate Rel → Director of Policy & Affiliate Relations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Beth Stevens
Member
Director → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danni Washington
Member
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Chase
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ford
Member
Board Chair → President, 2022
President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Chavez
Vice President
Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diego Roman
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenji Hakuta
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latress Snead
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Downey
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wyman
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Williams Ridge
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Lin
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Bill Street (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Will Parish (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Karyl Askew (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Mandakini Sud (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Jaime Gonzalez (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: William Street (2022) — Member
- Former: Charlotte Clark (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jeff Tarbet (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Karie Ross (2021) — Member
- Former: Casondra Devine (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Moore Bailey (2020) — Director
- Former: Liz Fogel (2020) — Director
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 $234K, to Judy Braus (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North American Association for Environmental Educa
How much does North American Association for Environmental Educa give each year?
North American Association for Environmental Educa gave $1.2M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $959K across 25 grants.
What is North American Association for Environmental Educa's typical grant size?
North American Association for Environmental Educa's median grant in 2024 was $13,469, and its average grant was $29,519, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from North American Association for Environmental Educa that year got $15K on average.
Where does North American Association for Environmental Educa give grants?
North American Association for Environmental Educa's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (13%) and Montana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does North American Association for Environmental Educa give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on North American Association for Environmental Educa's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Education Projects" (40 grants).
Who are North American Association for Environmental Educa's largest grantees?
North American Association for Environmental Educa's largest 2024 grantees include Sustainable Forestry Initiative SF ($229,426), Project Wet Foundation ($129,908) and Earth Force ($94,175), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North American Association for Environmental Educa?
North American Association for Environmental Educa reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What does North American Association for Environmental Educa fund?
NAAEE’s website states its mission is to use the power of education to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement and create a healthy, sustainable future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North American Association for Environmental Educa?
North American Association for Environmental Educa has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check naaee.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is North American Association for Environmental Educa's EIN?
North American Association for Environmental Educa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7158061. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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