Spotlight: The NAIFA Education & Research Trust

For nearly five decades the NAIFA Education & Research Trust has sponsored educational research and charitable activities related to the advancement of the real property appraisal profession.

Founded in 1977, the trust is managed by a board of directors who sit as trustees but have no other legal connection with the trust, which manages its affairs independently of ASA post-merger with NAIFA.

Current members of the board of directors include: Susanne Barkalow, ASA, IFA, Louis Bonato, ASA, IFA, David Doering, ASA, IFA, Mark Evans, ASA, IFAS, Nena Henderson, ASA, IFA, Michael Orman, FASA, IFAC, IFAS, and Monica Trotter, ASA, IFA.

The Trust is supported by contributions and revenue from auctions at ASAʼs annual international conference.

Funds are used to…

• conduct research
• promote standards
• offer scholarships to students
• provide grants to institutions
• foster authorship
• publish materials
• maintain a library

…all for the advancement of the real property appraisal profession.

Looking for educational support or to donate? To apply for a NAIFA Education & Research Trust grant or make a donation visit online or call (800) 272-8258.

Considering creating a legacy for appraisal education? The NAIFA Education & Research Trust is a worthy addition to your will or beneficiary designation and a great way to invest in the future of appraisal education and make a lasting difference for the valuers of tomorrow. For more information visit www.appraisers.org/NAIFAERT.