Grantmaking public charity · EIN 53-0115260
National Education Association of the United States
Washington, DC
National Education Association of the United States is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $158M in grants paid across 240 grants, with $433M in total assets. Its largest grants went to California Teachers Association, New Jersey Education Association and Pennsylvania State Education Assn.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Education Association of the United States's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Nea staff verify that grants were used for the appropriate purpose. most of the expenditures were from several programs that nea administers to provide financial assistance to its state and local affiliates and to other organizations that share its mission of a great public school for every student.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The national education association of the united states (nea) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under an act of the united states congress. our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. our vision is a great public school for every student.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Teachers Association | Burlingame, CA | Financial Assistance | $12,667,006 |
| New Jersey Education Association | Trenton, NJ | Financial Assistance | $10,098,721 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Assn | Harrisburg, PA | Financial Assistance | $5,785,023 |
| Massachusetts Teachers Association | Quincy, MA | Financial Assistance | $5,565,923 |
| State Engagement Fund | Raleigh, NC | Financial Assistance | $4,900,000 |
| Ohio Education Association | Columbus, OH | Financial Assistance | $4,892,976 |
| Protect Our Schools Ky | Frankfort, KY | Financial Assistance | $4,800,000 |
| Illinois Education Association-Nea | Springfield, IL | Financial Assistance | $4,629,117 |
| Michigan Education Association | East Lansing, MI | Financial Assistance | $4,549,653 |
| Public Schools Strong | Denver, CO | Financial Assistance | $4,037,500 |
| Florida Education Association | Tallahassee, FL | Financial Assistance | $3,870,496 |
| Washington Education Association | Federal Way, WA | Financial Assistance | $3,561,004 |
| Maryland State Education Association | Annapolis, MD | Financial Assistance | $3,370,530 |
| Support Our Schools Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Financial Assistance | $3,250,000 |
| Alabama Education Association | Montgomery, AL | Financial Assistance | $2,888,359 |
| Colorado Education Association | Denver, CO | Financial Assistance | $2,884,009 |
| Virginia Education Association | Richmond, VA | Financial Assistance | $2,761,994 |
| Protect Utah Workers | Murray, UT | Financial Assistance | $2,646,827 |
| Tennessee Education Association | Nashville, TN | Financial Assistance | $2,498,307 |
| Education Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Financial Assistance | $2,465,411 |
| Oregon Education Association | Portland, OR | Financial Assistance | $2,312,667 |
| Texas State Teachers Association | Austin, TX | Financial Assistance | $2,228,132 |
| Oklahoma Education Association | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial Assistance | $2,196,164 |
| Arizona Education Association | Phoenix, AZ | Financial Assistance | $2,015,571 |
| Wisconsin Education Assoc Council | Madison, WI | Financial Assistance | $1,974,369 |
The 25 largest of 240 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$14.6M · 23 grants
- New Jersey$10.5M · 7 grants
- District of Columbia$8.24M · 42 grants
- Colorado$7.6M · 12 grants
- North Carolina$6.97M · 4 grants
- Massachusetts$6.5M · 6 grants
- Kentucky$6.06M · 4 grants
- Pennsylvania$5.79M · 1 grant
- Illinois$5.28M · 7 grants
- Ohio$5.12M · 4 grants
- Michigan$4.96M · 5 grants
- Utah$4.81M · 4 grants
Quick answers
Does National Education Association of the United States accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Education Association of the United States's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does National Education Association of the United States give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $158,255,080 in grants paid (240 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has National Education Association of the United States funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to California Teachers Association (CA), $12.7M, New Jersey Education Association (NJ), $10.1M, Pennsylvania State Education Assn (PA), $5.79M, Massachusetts Teachers Association (MA), $5.57M and State Engagement Fund (NC), $4.9M.