National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc
To develop effective performance standards for those who work in and around load handling equipment; provide fair, valid, and reliable assessments of their knowledge and skill; and act as an authoritative industry resource of related information.
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc at a glance
In short: National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc gave $720K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $720K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $720,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $720,000
- Total assets
- $15,836,656
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCCCO Foundation Inc ($720K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $720K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCCCO Foundation Inc Murray, UT | To support the programmatic activities of the NCCCOF. | $720,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,836,656 | $16,203,526 | $14,171,777 | $720,000 | 1 | $677,911 |
| 2023 | $14,702,711 | $16,033,744 | $14,045,278 | $720,000 | 1 | $404,409 |
| 2022 | $12,338,386 | $15,164,880 | $12,811,831 | $720,000 | 1 | $165,179 |
| 2021 | $9,324,359 | $13,899,727 | $12,248,481 | $502,000 | 1 | $200,975 |
| 2020 | $6,550,181 | $11,455,977 | $11,426,926 | $150,000 | 1 | $10,422 |
About National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc is a public charity, based in Murray, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $720K. Net investment income was $678K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc is led by Thomas E Sicklesteel, Chief Executive Officer on filings since 2020; 6 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E Sicklesteel
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$316K (2020) → $411K (2024)
Thomas Cantwell
Executive Director & Nccco Foundation
New on the 2024 filing
$170K (2024)
Stephanie Wood
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Dutton
Chairperson of Commission & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel J Oliva
Senior Director of Innovation
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$208K (2020) → $255K (2024)
John N Zarian
Senior Director & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$265K (2020) → $344K (2024)
Robert Mahlman
Director Certification & Credentialing
Director Certification & Credentialing → Director Certification & Credential., 2023
Director Certification & Credential. → Director Certification & Credentialing, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Marc Hone
Director Testing Services
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Chris Treml
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug LaCroix
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellis Vliet
Director
Chairperson of Commissione → Chairperson of Commission & Board Member, 2022
Chairperson of Commission & Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Laux
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Heacock
Vice President
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth O'Quinn
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Tim Watters (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Kathryn Smith (2021–2023) — Director Hr
- Former: Thom Sicklesteel (2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Graham J Brent (2020–2022) — Executive CEO of Nccco Foundation
- Former: Kerry Hulse (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: William Bill Davis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Heacock (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Claudia Guerere (2020–2021) — Psychometrician
- Former: Peter Juhren (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Richard Thompson (2020) — Regulatory & Consensus Standards Managers
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $411K, to Thomas Sicklesteel (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc
How much does National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc give each year?
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc gave $720K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $720K across 1 grant.
How large is National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc?
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.2M.
Where does National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc operate?
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc has awarded grants in Utah, Virginia.
What is National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc's EIN?
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1750577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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