National Forensic League
West Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 390840589 · Private foundation
Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, National Forensic League has awarded $163K across 24 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to North Valley High School. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What National Forensic League funds
National Forensic League's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley High School GENERAL PURPOSE | Grants Pass, OR | $16K | 2018 |
| Salina South High School GENERAL PURPOSE | Salina, KS | $11K | 2018 |
| Harrisburg High School GENERAL PURPOSE | Harrisburg, SD | $10K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from National Forensic League
National Forensic League'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 speechanddebate.org.
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Frequently asked questions about National Forensic League
- Does National Forensic League accept grant applications?
- National Forensic League'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 Forensic League fund?
- National Forensic League's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include North Valley High School, Salina South High School, Harrisburg High School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does National Forensic League give in grants?
- National Forensic League reported $508K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $163K over 24 grants.
- Where is National Forensic League located?
- National Forensic League is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 390840589.
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