About National League of Cities Institute
NLCI's mission is to equip locally elected officials with knowledge, tools, and techniques to enhance their ability to govern effectively in their communities.
Focus Areas
Municipal governanceChildren, youth and familiesHealthEquityWellbeingInnovation & technology (AI)Municipal financeHousingPublic safety
Who They Fund
marginalized young people / youth excluded from economic successHispanic/Latinx small business ownerssmall businesses and local entrepreneursat-risk residents / low-income households
About National League of Cities Institute
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE INC is based in Washington, DC. It reported annual grants of $14,397,366 and total assets of $18,579,264 in its latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its work is organized around municipal governance, children, youth and families, health, equity, wellbeing, innovation and technology, municipal finance, housing, and public safety. The foundation’s recent grantmaking also shows emphasis on equitable economic mobility, city inclusive entrepreneurship, youth economic opportunity, and community-centered public safety. Recent large grants include $1,380,910 to CHILDREN & NATURE NETWORK (ROSEVILLE, MN) for general support, $1,036,277 to AMERICA ACHIEVES INC (NEW YORK, NY) for an Economic Development Administration grant, and $700,000 to PHILADELPHIA CITY FUND (PHILADELPHIA, PA) for general support. Other sizeable awards include $513,372 to DREXEL UNIVERSITY (PHILADELPHIA, PA) and $490,000 to CITY OF JACKSON (JACKSON, MS) for the Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative and Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative. Its typical grant size is $15,000 at the median, with a p25 of $15,000 and a p75 of $40,000, indicating that many grants are much smaller than the largest awards listed in recent filings.
What National League of Cities Institute Funds
Recent grantmaking spans housing and lead hazard control, economic development and entrepreneurial support, and community safety. Notable grants include $1,036,277 to AMERICA ACHIEVES INC (NEW YORK, NY) and $513,372 to DREXEL UNIVERSITY (PHILADELPHIA, PA) for Economic Development Administration grants. It also awarded $490,000 to CITY OF JACKSON (JACKSON, MS) for the Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative and Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative, and $225,000 to LONE STAR JUSTICE ALLIANCE (AUSTIN, TX) to support coordinated, equitable, community-centered safety efforts. Other recent awards support children and nature access, youth economic opportunity, and city inclusive entrepreneurship.
How National League of Cities Institute Gives
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE INC is a regular funder with a national geographic scope. Its grant size distribution is centered at $15,000, with p25 at $15,000, median at $15,000, and p75 at $40,000. Recent grants show both general support and project-specific awards, including capacity building, local strategy development, program implementation support, and network and ecosystem strengthening. It funds municipalities, city governments, research organizations, and nonprofits. The data also show grants for multiple years to the same recipient, which indicates recurring support in some cases.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.4M
Total Assets
$18.6M
Total Revenue
$21.3M
Total Expenses
$26M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $40K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$40K
Geographic Reach
National42 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CLARENCE ANTHONY
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