The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR) is a public charity based in Galesburg, Illinois. It connects companies with excess inventory to schools, teachers, nonprofits, and churches, collecting, cataloging, storing, and redistributing donated goods to eligible members under IRC Section 170(e)(3).
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc at a glance
In short: The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc gave $25.6M across 454 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), top state North Carolina. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,630,096
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 454
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,454
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,778
- Total assets
- $126,961,721
- +27.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (124 of 449, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (13% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc
- How to Apply
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Eligible teachers and education professionals may apply for the Teacher’s Program; all applications are subject to approval. Other eligible organizations can seek membership and request merchandise through NAEIR’s membership and product-request process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 560 Mcclure Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 343-0704
Website: https://naeir.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 The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc
Who The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Resources Exchange Association ($3.1M). Together the top 10 received $13.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3,112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,689 grants of 3,112 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NAEIR describes its membership and Teacher’s Program as national, serving eligible organizations and education professionals across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 454 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 124 of 449 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25.6M (2025) to $50.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 454 grants totaling $25.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resources Exchange Association Burlington, NC | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $3,114,260 |
| Native American Heritage Association Front Royal, VA | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $3,078,399 |
| Word of Life Fellowship Bucyrus, OH | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $1,990,561 |
| CIS Development Foundation Inc East Brunswick, NJ | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $1,468,748 |
| Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Bethlehem, PA | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $1,036,288 |
| Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies Mesa, AZ | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $940,250 |
| Alexander's Gleamer of the Harvest Ministers Inc Fort White, FL | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $608,891 |
| United Breast Cancer Foundation Arnold, MD | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $449,709 |
| The Teacher's Desk Inc Buffalo, NY | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $434,935 |
| Grace Church McKean, PA | Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor | $304,994 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,961,721 | $103,631,099 | $76,333,886 | $25,630,096 | 454 | $9,974 |
| 2024 | $99,456,429 | $87,199,685 | $87,961,673 | $30,217,588 | 485 | $11,954 |
| 2023 | $100,072,261 | $99,845,996 | $94,849,251 | $50,327,408 | 676 | $5,962 |
| 2022 | $94,809,665 | $83,302,169 | $106,243,954 | $29,847,942 | 751 | $866 |
| 2021 | $119,139,438 | $95,587,664 | $97,026,173 | $29,750,686 | 746 | $981 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NAEIR’s stated mission is to obtain, catalog, and store donated inventory and redistribute it to members. Its 2023 filing describes those members as educational and charitable organizations qualified under IRC Section 170(e)(3).
The organization redistributes donated products rather than describing its work as conventional cash grantmaking. Its website lists items such as office and school supplies, tools, arts and crafts materials, clothing, toys, toiletries, and books. The Teacher’s Program focuses on classroom supplies and educational materials for eligible education professionals.
Grantmaking
NAEIR’s reported grant activity consists of donated inventory redistributed to member organizations. In 2024, it reported 485 grants totaling $30,217,588, an average of about $62,304 per grant. In 2023, it reported 676 grants totaling $50,327,408. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 454 grants totaling $25.6 million.
Among the 2024 recipients, Resources Exchange Association received $6,305,156; the Native American Heritage Association received $3,483,535; and Youth Fair Chance Inc received $437,721. Resources Exchange Association describes its mission as serving as a conduit for surplus inventory donations to 501(c)(3) organizations. The Native American Heritage Association says it helps Native Americans living on and off reservations in South Dakota and Wyoming. Youth Fair Chance Inc describes its work as diverting usable building materials from landfills and educating the public, especially youth, about recycling and reuse.
The organization’s website says member organizations are screened and that donated products are available through membership. Its 2023 filing says member contacts must attest to understanding the applicable materials-use requirements before receiving products. The website states that goods must support the care of the ill, needy, or minors, or the administration and maintenance of the recipient organization; goods may not be sold, traded, bartered, or used for fundraisers, raffles, or auctions. Members pay handling and processing fees, while the Teacher’s Program provides free registration to qualified teachers and eligible education professionals, subject to approval. Teacher’s Program participants must use products solely in the classroom for students, keep adequate records, and place an order at least once every two years to keep their accounts active.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary C. Smith as president and CEO; Marvin Dahlberg as board chairman; Mary Austin as board secretary/treasurer; Robert Clark and Will Taylor as board members; and Paula R. DeJaynes as vice president and COO.
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc is led by Gary C. Smith, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary C. Smith
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$265K (2021) → $302K (2025)
Marvin Dahlberg
Board Chairman
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula R. Dejaynes
Vice President & COO
Secretary & Vice President Corp Relation → Vice President & COO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $221K (2025)
Mary Austin
Board Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2024
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert B. Gilstrap (2021–2024) — Vice President & CFO
- Former: Bruce Polay (2021–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $302K, to Gary C Smith (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc
How much does The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc give each year?
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc gave $25.6M across 454 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30.2M across 485 grants.
What is The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's typical grant size?
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,778, and its average grant was $56,454, across 454 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc give grants?
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Macomb, IL (4 grants), Bethlehem, PA (3 grants) and Peoria, IL (3 grants).
Does The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 454 grants with a stated purpose on The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Care of Ill, Needy, or Minor" (454 grants).
Who are The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's largest grantees?
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Resources Exchange Association ($3,114,260), Native American Heritage Association ($3,078,399) and Word of Life Fellowship ($1,990,561), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc?
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc reported $127.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $103.6M.
What does The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc fund?
NAEIR’s stated mission is to obtain, catalog, and store donated inventory and redistribute it to members. Its 2023 filing describes those members as educational and charitable organizations qualified under IRC Section 170(e)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc?
Eligible teachers and education professionals may apply for the Teacher’s Program; all applications are subject to approval. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's EIN?
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2906866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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