National History Day Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds National History Day Inc?
National History Day Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Wem Foundation ($1.0M), Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc ($400K), Behring Global Educational Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to National History Day Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wem Foundation | $1,000,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | $400,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Behring Global Educational Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Better Angels Society Inc | $210,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $210,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Pritzker Military Foundation | $150,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Patricia R Behring Foundation | $105,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation | $49,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30,250 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Blandford Rees Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Romano Family Foundation | $8,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Luberski Family Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lumos Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Margaret Chase Smith Foundation | $2,450 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kanter Kallman Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | $300 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2025) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $105K.
What grants has National History Day Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Better Angels Society Inc | RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR STUDENT DOCUMENTARY FILMS | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $20,250 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Romano Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Lumos Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Educational opportunities for teaching and learning history in middle and high schools | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Better Angels Society Inc | RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR STUDENT DOCUMENTARY FILMS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Pritzker Military Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Blandford Rees Foundation | National History Day & 50th Anniversary Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Romano Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION THROUGH THE MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM | $300 |
| 2023 | Wem Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Webinar series and materials to enhance the teaching of US history in schools | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Pritzker Military Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Better Angels Society Inc | NEXT GENERATION ANGELS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Luberski Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Romano Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Kanter Kallman Foundation | ARTS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Lumos Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Behring Global Educational Foundation | EDUCATION ORG - TRANSFORMING THE WA | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Pritzker Military Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Sourcebook for educators teaching U.S. history | $35,000 |
| 2022 | The Better Angels Society Inc | RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR STUDENT DOCUMENTARY FILMS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National History Day Inc?
National History Day Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Wem Foundation ($1.0M), Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc ($400K), Behring Global Educational Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to National History Day Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is National History Day Inc's largest funder?
Wem Foundation is the largest recorded funder of National History Day Inc, with $1.0M across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has National History Day Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to National History Day Inc across 45 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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