National Association of Counties

Washington, DC · Founded 1946

Representing America's county governments on national policy issues

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Matthew David Chase
Website Contact

About Organization

Advocacy organization serving as the voice of county government before Congress and federal agencies. Based in Washington, DC, NACo represents more than 3,000 counties nationwide on issues affecting local communities. The association reported $46.1 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$26.8M

+7.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$24.4M

-0.2% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$116.7M

-4.1% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

130

-15% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $26,756,644 $24,421,778 $116,710,487 130
2022 $24,927,440 $24,465,963 $121,762,921 153
2020 $15,357,252 $15,357,251 $103,738,533 122
2019 $15,840,684 $16,810,904 $97,515,292 120
2018 $45,707,084 $18,430,510 $95,506,644 140

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Association of Counties

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Association of Counties.

James Gore

James Gore

First Vice President
1 hrs/week
Hon. J.D. Clark

Hon. J.D. Clark

Hon. George Dunlap

Hon. George Dunlap

Hon. Alisha Bell

Hon. Alisha Bell

Hon. Ron Berry

Hon. Ron Berry

Hon. Bill Novotny III

Hon. Bill Novotny III

Hon. Kurt Gibbs

Hon. Kurt Gibbs

MD

Matthew David Chase

CEO/Executive Director
19 hrs/week
Compensation: $342,177
BN

Brian Namey

Chief Public Affairs Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $284,342
MR

Mark Ritacco

Director Of Government Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $221,804
AA

Anna Amselle

Chief Financial Officer
19 hrs/week
Compensation: $202,374
DM

Daniel Melgoza

Chief of Operations
19 hrs/week
Compensation: $136,479
DS

Deborah Stoutamire

Chief Administrative Officer
19 hrs/week
Compensation: $121,535
MJ

Mary Jo McGuire

President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,325
DW

Denise Winfrey

Immediate Past President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,750
JC

JD Clerk

Second Vice President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $676
AH

Ashleigh Holand

Director of County Future Labs
TZ

Teryn Zmuda

Chief Economist & Director

Milestones

1946

Organization Founded

1946

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Alexander Mirabella Director 1.0 hrs/week
AA
Allan Angel Director 1.0 hrs/week
AM
Amy Milliken Director 1.0 hrs/week
AK
Angelo Kyle Director 1.0 hrs/week
AB
Arlyn Bradshaw Director 1.0 hrs/week
AK
Ashley Kierkiewicz Director 1.0 hrs/week
BD
Bob Dixon Director 1.0 hrs/week
BC
Bradley Carlyon Director 1.0 hrs/week
BE
Brandon Ellison Director 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Carol Moehrle Director 1.0 hrs/week
CS
Cathy Stacey Director 1.0 hrs/week
CR
Charles R Pearson Director 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Chris McIntire Director 1.0 hrs/week
CL
Christian Leinbach Director 1.0 hrs/week
CC
Christopher Constance Director 1.0 hrs/week
CR
Christopher Rodgers Director 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Cindy Mills Director 1.0 hrs/week
CT
Claudia Tuck Director 1.0 hrs/week
CW
Clay Walker Director 1.0 hrs/week
DE
Dan Eggleston Director 1.0 hrs/week
DM
Daniel McCoy Director 1.0 hrs/week
DC
David Carter Director 1.0 hrs/week
DC
David Connor Director 1.0 hrs/week
DC
David Crowley Director 1.0 hrs/week
DM
David Meyer Director 1.0 hrs/week
DN
David Nicholson Director 1.0 hrs/week
DP
David Painter Director 1.0 hrs/week
DW
David Weden Director 1.0 hrs/week
DL
Debbie Lieberman Director 1.0 hrs/week
DW
Debbie Wise Director 1.0 hrs/week
DA
Deirdre Araujo Director 1.0 hrs/week
DW
Denise Winfrey Director 1.0 hrs/week
DD
Derrick Degroot Director 1.0 hrs/week
EB
Ed Booth Director 1.0 hrs/week
FL
Felix Lopez Director 1.0 hrs/week
GM
Gary Moore Director 1.0 hrs/week
GH
George Hartwick Director 1.0 hrs/week
GW
Gloria Whisenhunt Director 1.0 hrs/week
GV
Grant Veeder Director 1.0 hrs/week
GP
Greg Puckett Director 1.0 hrs/week
HS
Helen Stone Director 1.0 hrs/week
JB
Jason Bellows Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jason Strouf Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jayne Sabaitis Director 1.0 hrs/week
JH
Jeffrey Huffman Director 1.0 hrs/week
JF
Jennifer Finch Director 1.0 hrs/week
JD
Jerry Demings Director 1.0 hrs/week
JT
Jerry Taylor Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jim Schmidt Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jim Storey Director 1.0 hrs/week
JB
Joe Briggs Director 1.0 hrs/week
JA
John Aubrey Director 1.0 hrs/week
JB
John Becker Director 1.0 hrs/week
JE
John Espy Director 1.0 hrs/week
JO
John O'Grady Director 1.0 hrs/week
JA
Johonathan Aragon Director 1.0 hrs/week
JV
Jonathan Vlaming Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Joshua Skavdahl Director 1.0 hrs/week
JF
Judson Freed Director 1.0 hrs/week
KB
Kathryn Barger Director 1.0 hrs/week
KS
Kathryn Starkey Director 1.0 hrs/week
KA
Kathy Ackerman Director 1.0 hrs/week
KB
Keith Becker Director 1.0 hrs/week
KC
Keith Carson Director 1.0 hrs/week
KW
Kenton Ward Director 1.0 hrs/week
KL
Kevin Leonard Director 1.0 hrs/week
KK
Kipukai Kualii Director 1.0 hrs/week
KH
Kristi Harshbarger Director 1.0 hrs/week
KG
Kurt Gibbs Director 1.0 hrs/week
LJ
Larry Johnson Director 1.0 hrs/week
LC
Lee Constantine Director 1.0 hrs/week
LF
Lena Fowler Director 1.0 hrs/week
LE
Lenny Eliason Director 1.0 hrs/week
LA
Lisa A Fobbe Director 1.0 hrs/week
LJ
Lisa Janicki Director 1.0 hrs/week
ML
Marcia Lamb Director 1.0 hrs/week
MC
Marcus Campbell Director 1.0 hrs/week
MP
Mark Poloncarz Director 1.0 hrs/week
MS
Martha Schrader Director 1.0 hrs/week
MA
Mary Ann Borgeson Director 1.0 hrs/week
MK
Mary Keating Director 1.0 hrs/week
MK
Mary Kuney Director 1.0 hrs/week
MT
Mary Tinkler Director 1.0 hrs/week
ML
Merceria Ludgood Director 1.0 hrs/week
ML
Michael Logsdon Director 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Michael McGinley Director 1.0 hrs/week
MZ
Michael Zurlo Director 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Miles Menetrey Director 1.0 hrs/week
NC
Nichole Coleman Director 1.0 hrs/week
OB
Orrin Bailey Director 1.0 hrs/week
OS
Oznesbitt Sr Director 1.0 hrs/week
PB
Peter Baldacci Director 1.0 hrs/week
PT
Phillip Trujillo Director 1.0 hrs/week
RL
Ray Long Director 1.0 hrs/week
RC
Renee Couch Director 1.0 hrs/week
RC
Richard Crouch Director 1.0 hrs/week
RS
Richard Sanders Director 1.0 hrs/week
RH
Ricky Hatch Director 1.0 hrs/week
RH
Robert Hill Director 1.0 hrs/week
RW
Robert Wilson Director 1.0 hrs/week
RE
Rodney Ellis Director 1.0 hrs/week
RB
Ron Berry Director 1.0 hrs/week
RB
Ron Burrows Director 1.0 hrs/week
RB
Roy Brooks Director 1.0 hrs/week
RM
Rudy Molera Director 1.0 hrs/week
SA
Scott Arndt Director 1.0 hrs/week
SS
Scott Sorrel Director 1.0 hrs/week
ST
Scott Teruya Director 1.0 hrs/week
SG
Sharon Green Middleton Director 1.0 hrs/week
SP
Sharyn Pohlman Director 1.0 hrs/week
SK
Susan Kiepke Director 1.0 hrs/week
TT
Tammy Tincher Director 1.0 hrs/week
TC
Tarryl Clark Director 1.0 hrs/week
TW
Terry Wolf Director 1.0 hrs/week
TP
Todd Patzer Director 1.0 hrs/week
TS
Toma Stalamante Director 1.0 hrs/week
TW
Tommy Waters Director 1.0 hrs/week
TP
Toni Preckwinkle Director 1.0 hrs/week
TG
Tony Guillory Director 1.0 hrs/week
TG
Tracy Graham Director 1.0 hrs/week
VS
Vance Stuehrenberg Director 1.0 hrs/week
VH
Varlin Higbee Director 1.0 hrs/week
VP
Vic Pearson Director 1.0 hrs/week
WM
Waymon Mumford Director 1.0 hrs/week
WP
Wendy Piper Director 1.0 hrs/week
WC
William Cox Director 1.0 hrs/week
WK
William Kyger Director 1.0 hrs/week
WN
William Novotny Director 1.0 hrs/week
ZF
Zach Friend Director 1.0 hrs/week
HJ
Hon. J.D. Clark Board Member
HG
Hon. George Dunlap Board Member
HA
Hon. Alisha Bell Board Member
HJ
Hon. James Gore Board Member
HB
Hon. Bill Novotny III Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.6M

Highest Paid

$444K

Matthew David Chase

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Matthew David Chase CEO/Executive Director $342,177 $102,110 $444,287 18.75
Brian Namey Chief Public Affairs Officer $284,342 $34,654 $318,996 37.5
Mark Ritacco Director Of Government Affairs $221,804 $33,280 $255,084 37.5
Anna Amselle Thru 42023 Chief Financial Officer $202,374 $31,030 $233,404 18.75
Daniel Melgoza Chief Of Operations $136,479 $36,152 $172,631 18.75
Deborah Stoutamire Chief Administrative Officer $121,535 $33,488 $155,023 18.75
Teryn Zmuda Chief Economist & Director $0 $34,309 $34,309 —
Ashleigh Holand Director Of County Future Labs $0 $26,276 $26,276 —
Mary Jo Mcguire President $3,325 — $3,325 1
Denise Winfrey Immediate Past President $2,750 — $2,750 1
JD Clerk Second Vice President $676 — $676 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$63 Total Given
Other/PAC $63 (100%)
1 Contributions
$63 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
JH
Jenny Hilscher 1 contribution • $63 avg
$63

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Jenny Hilscher with 1 contributions
🎯
Top Recipient NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS... — $63

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received
$2.5M Grants Given
3 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
AG
American Gas Association
$25K
EE
Edison Electric Institute Inc.
$25K

Top Grantees

1 total
NR
Naco Research Foundation WASHINGTON, DC
$2.5M
American Gas Association Edison Electric Institute Inc. Naco Research Foundation
American Gas Association Edison Electric Institute Inc. Naco Research Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Naco Research Foundation
Washiington, DC
Improv. Gov't
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Naco Financial Services Corp
Washington, DC
Management Svcs
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
339 Registrations
223 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 223 total

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5 filings
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5 filings
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5 filings
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4 filings
Self
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4 filings
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4 filings
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3 filings
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3 filings
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3 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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National Association Of Landscape Professionals
2 filings
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National Association Of Long Term Hospitals
2 filings
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National Association Of Mortgage Brokers
2 filings
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National Association Of Postal Supervisors
2 filings
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National Association Of Professional Employer Organizations
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Real Estate Brokers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Shell Marketers
2 filings
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National Association Of Social Workers
2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with National Association of Counties

Phone

(202) 393-6226

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660 North Capitol Street Suite 400 Washington, DC 20001