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NAF
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133480246 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B190 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · naf.org
revenue
$20.6M
expenses
$20.5M
net assets
$7.1M
employees
85
volunteers
3,760
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

NAF SOLVES SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY BY BRINGING EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TOGETHER TO TRANSFORM THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

NAF transforms high school education by operating career-themed academies in information technology, engineering, and STEM fields. The organization partners with schools and industry leaders to prepare students for college and career opportunities through project-based learning and work-based experiences. It operates nationally across multiple states with a focus on creating equitable pathways for underserved students.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.10M
    THE ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, WHICH OPERATES 87 ACADEMIES, PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN COMPUTER NETWORKING, SYSTEMS, DATABASE DESIGN, DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND PROGRAMMING. IN ADDITION, JUNIPER NETWORKS HAS AGREED UPON A PROGRAM OF STUDY, LINKED TO NAF ASSESSMENTS, WHICH WILL QUALIFY STUDENTS FOR ITS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND EARN A JUNIPER CERTIFICATE. ACADEMIES MAY ALSO USE COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM FROM PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC. (PLTW) AND SELECT COURSES FROM CISCO.
  2. #2 $2.00M
    THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) WHICH OPERATES 83 ACADEMIES, ANSWERS AN ACUTE NEED FOR ENGINEERS IN THIS COUNTRY BY EDUCATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING, PROVIDING CONTENT IN THE FIELDS OF ELECTRONICS, BIOTECH, AEROSPACE, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND ARCHITECTURE. ACADEMIES USE CURRICULUM FROM PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC. (PLTW), THE STEM ACADEMY, OR PAXTON/PATTERSON. THEY ALSO BENEFIT FROM SUPPORT PROVIDED BY NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING (NACME).
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Academy of Engineering
Educates students in engineering principles including electronics, biotech, aerospace, civil engineering, and architecture using curriculum from Project Lead The Way and other providers
Academy of Information Technology
Prepares high school students for careers in computer networking, systems, database design, digital video production, graphic design, and programming with industry-aligned curriculum and certifications
Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Provides STEM-focused education addressing national workforce needs in engineering and technical fields with support from industry and academic partners
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Career and Technical Education Programs 4 activities
    • Offer career pathways in Law Studies and Criminal Justice
      Offers two career pathways—Law Studies and Criminal Justice—for high school students, including dual-enrollment courses, industry-recognized certifications, and experiential learning through Mock Trial, Moot Court, and related programs.
    • Operate NAF academies across the United States
      Operates 624 NAF academies nationwide, serving over 150,000 high school students annually through career-themed education programs aligned with local workforce needs.
    • Operate career-themed high school academies in IT and STEM
      Operates 87 academies in the Academy of Information Technology and 83 academies in the Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), delivering curriculum in computer networking, engineering, biotech, and related fields using partner programs such as Project Lead The Way and Paxton/Patterson.
    • Provide access to diverse career pathways
      Provides students access to over 95 career pathways aligned with local workforce needs, preparing them for a range of in-demand careers.
  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocate for student opportunity policies
      Advocates at the local, state, and federal levels for policies that expand college and career readiness, including submitting testimony, letters of support for the JOBS Act and Skills Investment Act, and comments on apprenticeship rulemaking and WIOA.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage supporters for student mentorship and funding
      Engages supporters to provide financial contributions, volunteer hours, and mentorship opportunities to enhance student outcomes in NAF programs.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Host annual professional development conference
      Hosts an annual conference for education, business, and community leaders featuring professional development sessions, learning strategies, and an Innovation Studio showcasing tools and resources to support student skill development.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operate Academy of Emergency Medical Science
      Operates the NAF Academy of Emergency Medical Science, recruiting middle school students and offering seniors a required three-month medical specialty internship to prepare for careers in emergency medical services.
  • Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
    • Provide paid summer internships for students
      Offers a paid summer internship program for qualified high school students, including placements at the State Attorney’s Office and Hialeah Gardens Police Department, as part of career preparation in legal and public safety fields.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognize contributions to NAF community
      Annually recognizes students, educators, alumni, and advisory board members for outstanding contributions to their communities through formal recognition programs.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Support school districts in establishing NAF academies
      Provides structured planning programs and capacity-building support to school districts to help them establish and implement NAF academies.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Support student success in high school and beyond
      Implements programs that support high school students, particularly those at risk of not graduating, to become college, career, and future ready, with over 700,000 students benefiting since 1980.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conduct research on student outcomes
      Conducts outcomes research demonstrating that students who complete internships, pathway coursework, or dual enrollment through NAF programs achieve higher graduation rates, college enrollment, and early-career earnings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.59M
Contributions & grants$18.20M88%
Program service revenue$2.38M12%
Investment income$41K0%
Other revenue$-32K
expenses
Total expenses$20.49M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$12.20M
Grants paid out$684K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.04M
Cash$4.63M
Investments$1.43M
Liabilities$894K
Net assets$7.15M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 25
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA PAULETTE DUGHI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $491K
COLLEEN M DEVERY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40 $272K
DIRK A BUTLER CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40 $268K
CRAIG W LOVE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER 40 $264K
VALAIDA DANIELLE WYNN CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40 $256K
REEDY MICHELE WADE VP, ACADEMY ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT 40 $223K
LINDSEY DIXON VP, PRODUCT & INNOVATION 40 $217K
MARC A LESSER VP, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 40 $217K
SANDRA R GREER-SANDERS VP PEOPLE OPERATIONS & TALENT MGMT 40 $216K
BROOKE A RICE VP CURRICULUM & WORK-BASED LEARNING 40 $216K
TARAWHONA DAVIS BELLEVUE VP, IDEA STRATEGY 40 $215K
CAMILLE L CURRIE VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 40 $214K
JENNIFER M PAUTZ AVP, POLICY & ADVOCACY 40 $193K
DANA B PUNGELLO AVP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 40 $189K
UMANG BERI SR DIR, DATA & SYSTEMS 40 $182K
KEISHA STEPHENSON TAYLOR SR DIR, ALUMNI & POSTSECONDARY ENGMT. 40 $181K
JAMES B COLE AVP, PARTNERSHIPS 40 $178K
JOSHUA SETH BENFIELD SR DIR, PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION 40 $171K
DON-LEE M APPLYRS SR DIR, STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT 40 $171K
TERESA MICCAN CLARK SR DIR, DEVELOPMENT 40 $169K
MELANIE R SACCA AVP, FINANCE 40 $163K
KIMBERLEY JANE MILLIKEN HAYDEN SR DIR, DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS 40 $160K
JENNIFER L GEISLER DIRECTOR, EMERGING ACADEMIES 40 $150K
ARLENE DWIGHT-WILLIAMS DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY IMPACT 40 $150K
ELIZABETH PEREZ CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER, THRU 3/15/24 40 $79K
relationships · 49

Who they work with

  • American Benefits Consulting Funder — Advocate sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • American Express Funder — Premier sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • American Express Partner — Transformational Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Ballmer Group Partner — Transformational Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Partner — Transformational Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Britebound Funder — Advocate sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Britebound Partner — Transformational Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • CITI Funder — Advocate sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Capital One Partner — Work-Based Learning Champion partner with NAF.
  • Carol & Gene Ludwig Family Foundation Funder — Visionary sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Carol & Gene Ludwig Family Foundation Partner — Community Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Chenault Partner — Community Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Cisco Partner — Provides select courses used in the Academy of Information Technology.
  • Citi Foundation Partner — National Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Corning Optical Communications Funder — Friend sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Covista Partner — National Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Delta Dental Partner — Community Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Fayetteville Fire Department Partner — Partner organization with which NAF students train, preparing them for professional fire service standards.
  • Fleischer Scholars Foundation Partner — Transformational Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Google Partner — Community Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Guardian Funder — Innovator sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • HPE Funder — Advocate sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Hialeah Gardens Police Department Partner — Provides internship opportunities for Criminal Justice strand students.
  • Hutchins Family Foundation Funder — Advocate sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Infosys Partner — Community Impact Partner supporting NAF's mission.
  • Joan & Sanford I. Weill & the Weill Family Foundation Funder — Visionary sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • Juniper Networks Partner — Collaborates on a program of study linked to NAF assessments that qualifies students for Juniper's professional training program and certification.
  • KPMG Funder — Champion sponsor of the NAF Annual Benefit
  • KPMG Partner — Transformational Impact and Work-Based Learning Champion partner.
  • Lenovo Partner — Transformational Impact and Work-Based Learning Champion partner.
+ 19 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Career-Connected Learning Model
    methodology: career_connected_learning
    By integrating rigorous academic coursework with hands-on career-focused experiences and real-world applications, we prepare students for college, career, and future success because connecting learning to tangible goals increases engagement, relevance, and post-secondary readiness.
  • Equitable Access to Work-Based Learning
    methodology: equitable_access
    By ensuring all students—especially those at risk of not graduating—have access to career-connected and work-based learning experiences, we increase high school completion and future readiness because equitable exposure to real-world opportunities closes opportunity gaps and builds professional identity.
  • Industry-Education System Alignment
    methodology: system_alignment
    By aligning K–12 education, post-secondary pathways, and workforce systems through collaboration between schools, businesses, and community leaders, we improve student outcomes because coordinated ecosystems increase equitable access to opportunities and ensure skills meet real industry demands.