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Shape the future. NHD inspires children through exciting competitions and transforms teaching through project-based curriculum and instruction.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$4.3M
Program Spending
75%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2M
Total Expenses
▼$3.6M
Total Assets
$7.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.3M
Net Assets
$6.5M
Officer Compensation
→$200.1K
Other Salaries
$663.1K
Investment Income
$654.6K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
VA/DoD Awards
$361.7K
VA/DoD Award Count
1
Funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Department of Defense.
Total Federal Funding
$5.9M
Awards Found
30
Department of Education
$2M
REVOLUTIONARY IDEALS: UNDERSTANDING 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN PRINCIPLES
National Endowment for the Humanities
$647.8K
A MORE PERFECT UNION: AMERICA AT 250 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROPOSAL 2023?2026 [NHD PROPOSES A FOUR-YEAR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES<BR /> (NEH) TO CONTINUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES STUDENT LEARNING WHILE PRODUCING<BR /> OPPORTUNITIES TO DEEPEN AND INSPIRE THE TEACHING OF HISTORY. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WOULD FOCUS ON THE<BR /> 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE CONTINUED STRUGGLE TOWARD "A MORE JUST,<BR /> INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY." NHD PROGRAMS AND CONTENT WILL EXAMINE HOW, IN PURSUIT OF THIS END,<BR /> OUR FOUNDING IDEALS HAVE BEEN APPLIED, CHALLENGED, AND RECONCEIVED FROM BEFORE OUR NATION?S FOUNDING<BR /> TO TODAY'S HEADLINES. THE AGREEMENT CENTERS ON NEH'S AGENCY-WIDE INITIATIVE, "A MORE PERFECT UNION:<BR /> AMERICA AT 250."]
Department of Education
$499.3K
FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION/UNSOLICITED GRANTS
Department of Education
$499.1K
FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION/UNSOLICITED GRANTS
National Endowment for the Humanities
$450.5K
A MORE PERFECT UNION: A SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Department of Veterans Affairs
$361.7K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY (NHD) WILL IDENTIFY 50 TEACHERS WHO TEACH WITHIN 90 MILES OF AN NCA CEMETERY OR NCA-FUNDED SITE TO EACH SELECT TWO VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS DURING WORLD WAR II. THESE TEACHERS WILL THEN GUIDE STUDENTS TO RESEARCH AND WRITE BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILES FOR PUBLICATION ON THE VA'S VETERANS LEGACY MEMORIAL SITE (VLM). STUDENT PROJECTS WILL CONCLUDE WITH VISITS TO EACH VETERAN S GRAVE SITE, WHERE THEY WILL GIVE EULOGIES BASED ON WHAT THEY LEARNED ABOUT THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM ESTIMATES THAT THE 50 TEACHERS SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL REACH OVER 62,000 STUDENTS IN TEN YEARS.
National Endowment for the Humanities
$324K
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL (CONTINUING THE WORK OF AH-50001-13)
National Endowment for the Humanities
$175K
MOVING FREEDOM FORWARD: TEACHING A MORE INCLUSIVE HISTORY [NATIONAL HISTORY DAY?S INCLUSIVE HISTORY INITIATIVE COMBINES TEACHER TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TO ENHANCE CLASSROOM TEACHING AND STUDENT LEARNING, MOVING BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK AND INTO THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF HISTORY. THAT INITIATIVE INCLUDES A SERIES OF VOLUMES OF ESSAYS AND LESSONS THAT ADDRESS THE HISTORIES OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THE SECOND VOLUME WILL FOCUS ON JEWISH AND JEWISH AMERICAN HISTORY. NHD WILL BEGIN IN MAY 2024 TO SOLICIT HISTORIANS AND MASTER TEACHERS TO RESEARCH AND WRITE THE ESSAYS AND LESSONS FOR <EM>?L?DOR V?DOR?: TEACHING JEWISH HISTORY FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION</EM>. AS WITH OTHERS IN THIS SERIES, THE VOLUME ON JEWISH AND JEWISH AMERICAN HISTORY WILL COMPRISE ARTICLES OF APPROXIMATELY 1,500?2,500 WORDS, EACH ONE BY NOTED SCHOLARS, AND LESSON PLANS CRAFTED BY NHD IDENTIFIED TEACHERS. NHD WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE NEH TO IDENTIFY THE SCHOLARS TO CRAFT AND EDIT THE SPECIFIC ARTICLE TOPICS.]
National Endowment for the Humanities
$170.5K
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Department of the Interior
$90K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY AWARD AND SPECIAL PRIZES
Department of the Interior
$45K
THIS PROJECT ENGAGES STUDENTS GRADES 7-12 TO LEARN ABOUT U.S. HISTORY THROUGH THE RESEARCH OF STORIES, THEMES, RESEARCH, OBJECTS, DOCUMENTS AND PLACES PRESERVED AND PROTECTED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. FUNDING PROVIDES SPECIAL AWARDS AND PRIZES TO STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE ANNUAL NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROJECT COMPETITION AS WELL AS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PRODUCTION AND PUBLICATION OF THE TEACHERS CURRICULUM THEMEBOOK. EACH YEAR OVER 30,000 TEACHERS AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROJECT RESEARCH AND COMPETITION. NPS SUPPORTS STUDENT AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS.
Department of the Interior
$45K
THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER OTHER SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL ASSIST IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL STUDENT HISTORY CONTESTS THROUGH COLLABORATION, CONSULTATION, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING RESOURCE BOOKS, AWARD MEDALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Department of the Interior
$45K
THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANDEFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARENOT COVERED UNDER OTHER SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ASSIST NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL STUDENT HISTORY CONTESTS THROUGH COLLABORATION, CONSULTATION, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING RESOURCE BOOKS, AWARD MEDALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS.. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Department of the Interior
$45K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY AWARDS AND SPECIAL PRIZES
Department of the Interior
$45K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY AWARDS AND SPECIAL PRIZES
Department of the Interior
$45K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STUDENT SPECIAL PRIZES AND TEACHER THEME BOOKS 2018
Department of the Interior
$45K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STUDENT SPECIAL PRIZES AND TEACHER THEME BOOKS
Department of the Interior
$43K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY THEME BOOKS AND MEDALS FOR CONTEST WINNERS
Department of the Interior
$41K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY THEME BOOKS AND MEDALS FOR CONTEST WINNERS
National Endowment for the Humanities
$30K
CHRONICLING AMERICA NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PRIZE
National Endowment for the Humanities
$30K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CIVIL WAR TEACHER RESOURCE BOOK
National Endowment for the Humanities
$30K
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S UNFINISHED LEGACY - A TEACHER SOURCEBOOK
National Endowment for the Humanities
$25K
KENNETH E. BEHRING NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CONTEST
National Endowment for the Humanities
$25K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CONTEST
Department of the Interior
$4,000
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY, SPONSORSHIP OF SPECIAL PRIZES
Department of the Interior
$0
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY, SCHOLARSHIPS, THEME BOOKS AND AWARDS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $4.3M | $2M | $3.6M | $7.8M | $6.5M |
| 2022 | $2.6M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $5.2M | $5.1M |
| 2021 | $2.6M | $1.8M | $2M | $5.9M | $5.6M |
| 2020 | $1.9M | $1.4M | $2.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Cathy Gorn | Executive Director | 40 | $200.1K | $0 | $34.5K | $234.6K |
| Steven Goldberg | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Celie Niehaus | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Gillum | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Noralee Frankel | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cathy Gorn
Executive Director
$234.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$200.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34.5K
Steven Goldberg
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Celie Niehaus
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jon Gillum
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Noralee Frankel
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberty A Fortney | Deputy Director | 40 | $137.3K | $0 | $25.3K | $162.6K |
Kimberty A Fortney
Deputy Director
$162.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$137.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$25.3K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Hunt | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Chapin | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Behring | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Wildman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Renee Romano | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah Tofte | Trustee | 1 |
Cosby Hunt
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Courtney Chapin
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Behring
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4.6M |
| $4.3M |
| 2019 | $2.7M | $1M | $2.9M | $5.1M | $4.3M |
| 2018 | $3.7M | $2.1M | $2.9M | $5.6M | $4.8M |
| 2017 | $2.7M | $1.3M | $2.9M | $5.3M | $4.5M |
| 2016 | $3.4M | $2M | $3.2M | $5.5M | $4.5M |
| 2015 | $3.3M | $1.9M | $3M | $5M | $4.2M |
| 2014 | $3.5M | $2.3M | $2.6M | $4.9M | $4.1M |
| 2013 | $4.2M | $2.9M | $2.7M | $2.9M | $2.2M |
| 2012 | $2.9M | $1.7M | $2.8M | $1.4M | $746.2K |
| 2011 | $3.2M | $2M | $3.2M | $1.3M | $720.7K |
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| $0 |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| Marisa Atkinson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Kurin | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard T Prasse | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Wilkins | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Aschbrenner | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherry Rollo | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas C Downs | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy G Hughes | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Donald Wildman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Renee Romano
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hannah Tofte
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marisa Atkinson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Kurin
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard T Prasse
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rob Wilkins
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Aschbrenner
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sherry Rollo
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas C Downs
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Timothy G Hughes
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0