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National Center for Teacher Residencies

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 260869607  ·  Private foundation

National Center for Teacher Residencies is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.4M in annual giving against $5.4M in assets. This page documents the 194 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for National Center for Teacher Residencies — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.4M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$5.4M
Total assets
194
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What National Center for Teacher Residencies funds

National Center for Teacher Residencies's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, k-12 education, workforce & vocational training.

EducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include black communities.

black communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Center for Teacher Residencies, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chicago Public Schools
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$656K2021
Capitol Region Education Council (crec) (cttrp)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
Hartford, CT$566K2024
Nashville Teacher Residency (v)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
Nashville, TN$510K2024
Chicago Public Schools
TEACHER RESIDENCY
Chicago, IL$480K2024
Chicago Public Schools
TEACHER RESIDENCY
Chicago, IL$480K2022
Capitol Region Education Council (crec) (cttrp)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
Hartford, CT$472K2023
University of St Thomas
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$458K2021
Nashville Teacher Residency
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$451K2021
Chicago Public Schools
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$447K2020
Virginia Commonwealth University (richmond Teacher Residency)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$440K2020
Virginia Commonwealth University (richmond Teacher Residency)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$427K2021
East Harlem Tutorial Program
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$402K2021
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (create Teacher Residency)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$400K2021
Appletree Institute for Education Innovation
TEACHER RESIDENCY
$399K2021
Nashville Teacher Residency (v)
TEACHER RESIDENCY
Nashville, TN$392K2023

National Center for Teacher Residencies giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$84K
2020$2.5M
2021$5.6M
2022$3.8M
2023$4.9M
2024$7.6M
2025$7.0M

How to apply for funding from National Center for Teacher Residencies

National Center for Teacher Residencies's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nctresidencies.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Center for Teacher Residencies

Does National Center for Teacher Residencies accept grant applications?
National Center for Teacher Residencies's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does National Center for Teacher Residencies fund?
National Center for Teacher Residencies's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Chicago Public Schools, Capitol Region Education Council (crec) (cttrp), Nashville Teacher Residency (v). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Center for Teacher Residencies give in grants?
National Center for Teacher Residencies reported $7.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.5M over 194 grants.
Where is National Center for Teacher Residencies located?
National Center for Teacher Residencies is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260869607.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Center for Teacher Residencies's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Center for Teacher Residencies. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.