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National Council of State Boards

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363481016  ·  Private foundation

National Council of State Boards is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.9M in annual giving against $273.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 66 grants for National Council of State Boards. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$273.2M
Assets (FY2020)
66
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What National Council of State Boards funds

National Council of State Boards's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, higher education, mental health, public health, and related causes.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthPublic HealthWorkforce & Vocational Training

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Regents of the University of California
RESEARCH
Los Angeles, CA$593K2018
State of New Jersey
Research
Newark, NJ$446K2024
Alabama Board of Nursing
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH NLC IMPLEMENTATION
Montgomery, AL$353K2020

How to apply for funding from National Council of State Boards

National Council of State Boards's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at ncsbn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Council of State Boards

Does National Council of State Boards accept grant applications?
National Council of State Boards's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does National Council of State Boards fund?
National Council of State Boards's grants focus on education. Example recipients include The Regents of the University of California, State of New Jersey, Alabama Board of Nursing. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does National Council of State Boards give in grants?
National Council of State Boards reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 66 grants.
Where is National Council of State Boards located?
National Council of State Boards is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363481016.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Council of State Boards's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Council of State Boards. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.