NCMA Education Research Foundation
Preselected recipients only
NCMA Education Research Foundation is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $662,970 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$662,970
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $664,780 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $717,415 | 13 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $664,780 | 10 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $662,970 | 9 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
NCMA Education Research Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What NCMA Education Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $49,930 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association | 2025.006 Building Envelope Embodied Carbon Study Phase II | $12,500 |
| Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association | 2025.007 CMHA Internships | $12,430 |
| Arizona Masonry Council | 2025.002 Southwest Guide To Masonry - Phase II | $7,500 |
| Bowling Green State University | 2025.012 Architecture Student Design Competition | $5,500 |
| Individual | Graduate Student SRW Researcher Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Paul and Helen Lenchuck Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Paul and Helen Lenchuck Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | John and Marlene Heslip Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | John and Marlene Heslip Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ryan Suszek
- Brendan Quinn
- Erik Absalon
- Robert Thomas
- John Fizzano
- Steve Berry
- Zach Boyd
- Jacob Boyer
- Jos Daz
- Barry Diller
- Starling Johnson
- Kyle Lidinsky
- Justin Meyer
- Richard O'Connor
- David Pitre
Questions people ask
Does NCMA Education Research Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NCMA Education Research Foundation give?
$662,970 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs NCMA Education Research Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ryan Suszek (Chair), Brendan Quinn (Vice Chair), Erik Absalon (Immediate Past Chair) and Robert Thomas (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does NCMA Education Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.