National Council for Air and Stream
The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt research institute established in 1943 by a consortium of pulp and paper companies. Based in Cary, North Carolina, NCASI serves the forest products industry as a center of excellence providing unbiased, scientific research and technical information. The organization operates as an independent, non-profit research institute focused on environmental and sustainability topics relevant to forest management and the manufacture of forest products, including wood products manufacturing.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.0M
+22.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
-16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+2.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
NCASI's mission is to help members cost-effectively meet their environmental and sustainability goals through basic and applied research, technical support, and education.
The organization provides essential support to forest products industry members in their efforts to ensure the availability of a sustainably managed fiber supply. NCASI also helps characterize and improve the effectiveness of pollution control measures at manufacturing facilities and offers insights and assistance to members in the manufacture of sustainable forest products.
Primary Program Areas:
- Air Quality Program: Technical research on air emissions from manufacturing operations, including evaluation of EPA methods and best available technology for controlling criteria air contaminants
- Water and Stream Improvement: Research and technical support related to wastewater treatment and stream health
- Forest Management and Sustainability: Research supporting sustainable forest practices and forest management
- Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Support: Technical assistance with environmental performance and regulatory compliance
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NCASI operates throughout the United States and Canada, with specific presence in western forest regions and Canadian mill environments. The organization serves the forest products industry across North America.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
NCASI, Inc. (2024 Fiscal Year Ending March 2024):
- Total Revenue: $17,452,677
- Total Expenses: $14,205,960
- Net Income: $3,246,717
- Total Assets: $21,847,092
- Total Liabilities: $2,190,000
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Program Services: $15,332,095 (87.8%)
- Contributions: $1,541,133 (8.8%)
- Investment Income: $538,679 (3.1%)
Staffing:
- Approximately 98 employees (as of 2023)
- Operations in the United States and Canada
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,032,642 | $19,645,112 | $17,154,248 |
| Revenue | $17,452,677 | $17,369,976 | $16,332,109 |
| Expenses | $14,205,960 | $14,118,561 | $13,037,931 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $541,179 | $267,264 | $375,785 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Natureserve ($200,000), University of Oregon ($146,798), Oregon State University ($139,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION CORVALLIS, OR | HUMBOLT MARTEN TELEMETRY | $16,736 |
| ANTHESIS LLC BOULDER, CO | UPDATING LCA STUDY OF U.S. INDUSTRY-AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRODUCT WITH 2020 DATA, WBCSD WRI PILOT TESTING - GHG PROTOCOL LSRG DEVELOPMENT | $48,905 |
| ARBOR CUSTOM ANALYTICS BANGOR, ME | FOREST ANALYTICS CONSULTING | $16,000 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY WACO, TX | PFAS SOURCE TRACKING AND MINIMUZATION, MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF PULP MILL WASTE SOLIDS | $79,848 |
| CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE CORVALLIS, OR | PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $12,392 |
| CREEKWALKER AQUATICS KALAMAZOO, MI | HUMBOLT MARTEN TELEMETRY | $31,000 |
| FORESTECH INTERNATIONAL LLC WATKINSVILLE, GA | LOBLOLLY PINE WEIGHT & VOLUME CONSORTIUM MULTI-YEAR STUDY | $122,796 |
| H&H ECOLOGICAL ANALYSTS ATHENS, GA | CARBON ONLINE ESTIMATOR (COLE) APPLICATION TOOL AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR APPLICATION AFTER BETA TESTING | $20,000 |
| HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY SPONSORED PROGRAMS FOUNDATION ARCATA, CA | RETAINED STRUCTURES AND PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $75,767 |
| KENNEDYJENKS CONSULTANTS PORTLAND, OR | MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF PULP MILL WASTE SOLIDS | $23,384 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Tammerah D. Garren: Principal Officer; Vice President, Business Affairs
- Susan McCord: Director, NCASI Foundation
- Stephen Levesque: Board Member
- Ilich Lama: Director, Canadian Mill Environment
- Jake Verschuyl: Director - Western Forest Sustainability
- Darren Miller: Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAYLOR CHAMPION | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE CUTHBERT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LISA BAUER-LOTTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE BLOSSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON MAGNESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBRA LANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN PIOTROWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON ROGGENBAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS M STIGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA E TORMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL TWEDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIRK KROUSKOP | OUTGOING PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $764,548 |
| TAMMERAH GARREN | VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS A | 40 | $289,684 |
| VIPIN VARMA | INCOMING PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $352,438 |
| DARREN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT, FORESTRY P | 40 | $244,479 |
| KIRSTEN VICE | VICE PRESIDENT, SUSTAINABL | 40 | $248,115 |
| ARUN SOMESHWAR | NCASI FELLOW | 40 | $196,418 |
| WARUNA KIRIDENA | SR. PROGRAM MANAGER, ANALY | 40 | $180,965 |
| CRAIG LOEHLE | PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST | 20 | $169,863 |
| STEVEN PRISLEY | RESEARCH FOREST BIOMETRICI | 20 | $171,148 |
| CAMILLE FLINDERS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, WATER RESOURCES | 40 | $170,313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does National Council for Air and Stream fund?
NCASI's mission is to help members cost-effectively meet their environmental and sustainability goals through basic and applied research, technical support, and education. The organization provides essential support to forest products industry members in their efforts to ensure the availability of a sustainably managed fiber supply. NCASI also helps characterize and improve the effectiveness of pollution control measures at manufacturing facilities and offers insights and assistance to members …
Where does National Council for Air and Stream make grants?
NCASI operates throughout the United States and Canada, with specific presence in western forest regions and Canadian mill environments. The organization serves the forest products industry across North America.
What size grants does National Council for Air and Stream award?
In 2024, National Council for Air and Stream awarded 26 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Council for Air and Stream's EIN?
National Council for Air and Stream's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1085344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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