Welcome to the National Auctioneers Foundation

The National Auctioneers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation working hand in hand with the National Auctioneers Association to advance and build the auction industry through research, education, and public relations.  NAF was established in 1983 and proudly celebrates 25+ years of Preserving Auction History and Enriching the Auction Community.

The National Auctioneers Foundation is committed to…

1. Preserving the past through the National Auctioneers Museum by maintaining and expanding its extensive collection of auctioneering artifacts and memorabilia; its diverse library of audio and video recordings; and our ongoing efforts to document the evolving auction industry from the perspective of industry veterans and leaders and those on the leading edge of innovation. The National Auctioneers Museum is a great treasure and resource of the Auction industry.   In addition to the physical museum, a Virtual Museum--an interactive website with auction history exhibits and a huge database of auction history artifacts from the museum and elsewhere that visitors can search, research and add-to is currently in the planning and fundraising stages.


2. Providing for the Present by funding NAA programs that enhance the careers of members and other auction professionals through education, specialty certifications, industry research and public relations.  NAF also supports NAA efforts to promote the auction method of marketing to consumers and the general public through governmental, community and social awareness initiatives.


3. Preparing Future Auction Professionals through programs and events geared toward youths and students, including fun events such as the children’s auction which provides an industry related activity to young children in attendance with parents and grandparents at NAA’s Annual Conference and Show; sponsorships of the International Juniors Auctioneering Competition, scholarship programs, and auction school relations.

The National Auctioneers Foundation is governed by a self funded volunteer Board of Trustees, all seasoned auction professionals dedicated to the NAF mission and vision statements.