The National Academy of Education
Accepts applications
The National Academy of Education is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 114 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$12.6 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 109 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 114 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | National Academy of Education 500 Fifth St NW, Washington, DC 20001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 334-2341 |
| What to submit | Guidelines and the fellowship application form are available for download from naed's website (www.naeducation.org). |
| Deadlines | See naed's website for submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The naed/spencer postdoctoral fellowship program supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of educational scholarship. Fellows will receive $70,000 for one academic year of research, or $35,000 for each of two contiguous years, working half time. Applicants must have had their phd, edd, or equivalent research doctorate degree conferred within 2-5 years. This fellowship is non-residential, and applications from all disciplines are encouraged. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The National Academy of Education funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to California. It also paid $70,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $438,118 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $320,309 |
| New York | 10 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | 11 | $228,750 |
| Arizona | 4 | $188,750 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $187,500 |
| Texas | 5 | $175,309 |
| Michigan | 5 | $125,309 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $119,059 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $70,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $70,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $70,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $70,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $70,000 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | Emerg | $56,559 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2022 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2022 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2023 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2024 postdoctoral | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol D Lee
- Pamela Grossman
- James Spillane
- Alfredo J Artiles
- Deborah Loewenberg Ball
- Megan Bang
- Megan Franke
- Vivian Gadsden
- Sylvia Hurtado
- Gregory White
Questions people ask
Does The National Academy of Education accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See naed's website for submission deadlines.
How much does The National Academy of Education give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs The National Academy of Education?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol D Lee (President), Pamela Grossman (Vice President), James Spillane (Secretary/Treasurer) and Alfredo J Artiles (President Elect & Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The National Academy of Education fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.