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National Housing Endowment

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 521510101  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, National Housing Endowment has awarded $3.4M across 105 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Hba of Southeastern Michiganbia Charitable and Educational Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$708K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$28.6M
Total assets
105
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What National Housing Endowment funds

National Housing Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on education, housing & homelessness.

EducationHousing & Homelessness

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Housing Endowment, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hba of Southeastern Michiganbia Charitable and Educational Foundation
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bingham Farms, MI$407K2018
Home Innovation Research Labs
EDUCATION
Upper Marlboro, MD$169K2019
National Association of Home Builders
EDUCATION
Washington, DC$120K2019
Home Builders Institute
EDUCATION
Washington, DC$105K2019
National Association of Home Builders
EDUCATION & TRAINING, TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR STUDENTS GOING TO IBS
Washington, DC$102K2017
California Homebuilding Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Sacramento, CA$100K2017
National Association Home Buiders
EDUCATION
Washington, DC$100K2022
National Association of Home Builders
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR STUDENTS GOING TO IBS
Washington, DC$100K2018
30 Hbas
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Washington, DC$72K2022
Home Builders Institute
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Washington, DC$67K2018
Cal Polytechnic State University
EDUCATION
San Luis Obispo, CA$59K2019
University of Denver
HOME BUILDERS EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Denver, CO$50K2023
Dunwoody College
HOME BUILDERS EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$50K2023
Ball State University
HOME BUILDERS EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Muncie, IN$50K2023
Irvin H Yackness Trust
EDUCATION
Ann Arbor, MI$49K2019

National Housing Endowment giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$463K
2018$909K
2019$796K
2020$437K
2022$427K
2023$418K

How to apply for funding from National Housing Endowment

National Housing Endowment'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 nationalhousingendowment.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Housing Endowment

Does National Housing Endowment accept grant applications?
National Housing Endowment'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 Housing Endowment fund?
National Housing Endowment's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Hba of Southeastern Michiganbia Charitable and Educational Foundation, Home Innovation Research Labs, National Association of Home Builders. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Housing Endowment give in grants?
National Housing Endowment reported $708K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 105 grants.
Where is National Housing Endowment located?
National Housing Endowment is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521510101.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Housing Endowment'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 Housing Endowment. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.