National League of Cities
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$4.5M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds National League of Cities?
National League of Cities is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Siemens Foundation ($2.2M), Pohlad Family Foundation ($525K), The Melville Charitable Trust Inc ($450K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to National League of Cities between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Foundation | $2,231,436 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Pohlad Family Foundation | $525,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Melville Charitable Trust Inc | $450,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| International Citycounty Management Association | $443,041 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated | $270,262 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Ulse Inc | $150,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc | $100,783 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edison Electric Institute Inc | $90,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| American Association of School Administrators Inc | $80,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| American Gas Association | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The George B Storer Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| North Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The American Institute of Architects | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US | $19,855 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Afterschool Alliance | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Children & Nature Network | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| C E and S Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2025) to $1.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $187K.
What grants has National League of Cities received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | International Citycounty Management Association | SOLSMART 2.0 ASSISTANCE TO STREAMLINE RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ADOPTION | $187,268 |
| 2024 | Siemens Foundation | EV WORKFORCE COLLABORATIVE | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Melville Charitable Trust Inc | PROJECT GRANT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | International Citycounty Management Association | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LEVERAGING EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOLSMART MANAGEMENT (SOLSMART 2.0) AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THRIVING COMMUNITIES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS (EJ TCTAC) PROGRAMS. THESE INITIATIVES AIM TO HELP LOCAL GOVERNMENTS REDUCE SOFT-COST BARRIERS TO SOLAR MARKET DEVELOPMENT, STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO INSTALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, AND ASSIST COMMUNITIES IN ADVANCING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY JUSTICE EFFORTS. | $152,521 |
| 2024 | Ulse Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Pohlad Family Foundation | FOR PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATION | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Pohlad Family Foundation | FOR PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Pohlad Family Foundation | FOR PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US | PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY | $19,855 |
| 2024 | American Gas Association | SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Siemens Foundation | EV WORKFORCE COLLABORATIVE | $500,000 |
| 2023 | The Melville Charitable Trust Inc | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | International Citycounty Management Association | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LEND EXPERTISE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOLSMART PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (SOLSMART 2.0) DESIGNED TO HELP LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REDUCE SOFT COST BARRIERS TO SOLAR MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND MADE IT EASIER FOR RESIDENTS TO INSTALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. | $103,252 |
| 2023 | Ulse Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | American Association of School Administrators Inc | FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL ENGAGE EVERY STUDENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSORTIUM. | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Edison Electric Institute Inc | CONTRIBUTION/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $28,750 |
| 2023 | The George B Storer Foundation Inc | NATURE-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE POLICY CONVENING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Afterschool Alliance | ENGAGE EVERY STUDENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | American Gas Association | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Siemens Foundation | YOUTH EXCEL CITIES ADVANICING EQUITABLE YOUTH ECONOMIC RECOVERY & EMPOWERMENT | $1,231,436 |
| 2022 | Pohlad Family Foundation | PROJECT | $137,500 |
| 2022 | Edison Electric Institute Inc | CONTRIBUTION/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $31,250 |
| 2022 | North Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Children & Nature Network | GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | C E and S Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT NLC'S INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH, EDUCATION, AND FAMILIES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $170,753 |
| 2021 | Pohlad Family Foundation | PROJECT | $137,500 |
| 2021 | Pohlad Family Foundation | PROJECT | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Edison Electric Institute Inc | CONTRIBUTION/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $23,750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National League of Cities?
National League of Cities is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Siemens Foundation ($2.2M), Pohlad Family Foundation ($525K), The Melville Charitable Trust Inc ($450K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to National League of Cities between 2020–2025.
Who is National League of Cities's largest funder?
Siemens Foundation is the largest recorded funder of National League of Cities, with $2.2M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has National League of Cities received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to National League of Cities across 35 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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