National Council for State Authorization
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is committed to supporting the establishment of an effective and efficient state-level reciprocity process that will allow students across the country to enjoy increased access to higher education opportunities and will reflect the core aims of efficiently ensuring quality programs and consumer protection in a rapidly changing education landscape.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.8M
+11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$223K
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
+24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-1.9% YoY
About National Council for State Authorization
Based on IRS filings
National Council for State Authorization is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 31 grants totaling $223K. Net investment income was $264K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,809,413 | $15,939,580 | $14,448,169 |
| Revenue | $8,433,292 | $7,984,725 | $7,801,869 |
| Expenses | $7,304,469 | $6,867,431 | $7,981,668 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264,242 | $204,481 | $159,267 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Board of Postsec Institutions ($7,500), CO Dept of Higher Edu ($7,500), Commonwealth of MA DHE ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AK Comm on Postsecondary Edu Juneau, AK | Alloc to members - state support | $5,445 |
| AL Commission on Higher Edu Montgomery, AL | Alloc to members - state support | $6,000 |
| Board of Postsec Institutions St Thomas, VI | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
| CO Dept of Higher Edu Denver, CO | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
| Commonwealth of MA DHE Boston, MA | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
| CT Office of Higher Edu Hartford, CT | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
| DE - Dept of Edu Dover, DE | Alloc to members - state support | $5,899 |
| GA Nonpublic Postsec Edu Comm Tucker, GA | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
| Higher Edu Aids Board Madison, WI | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
| Indiana Comm for Higher Edu Indianapolis, IN | Alloc to members - state support | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Boeke PhD | President | 37.5 | $380,771 |
| Jeannie Yockey-Fine | Senior Vice Pres & General Counsel | 37.5 | $249,895 |
| Terri Taylor-Straut | Sr Dir Edu Prog | 37.5 | $147,485 |
| Stacey Hogan | Dir of Comm (fmr) | 37.5 | $140,393 |
| Raymond Audett | Senior Dir for IT | 37.5 | $161,637 |
| Emily Crawford | Dir of State | 37.5 | $127,749 |
| Ashley Rasmussen | Senior Director of Finance | 37.5 | $150,401 |
| Rachel Christeson | S.Dir of Research | 37.5 | $143,328 |
| Schuyler Perry | Sec of Board | 37.5 | $98,513 |
| Barbara Gellman-Danley | Member | 2 | — |
| Rob Anderson | Chairman | 5 | — |
| Eduardo M Ochoa | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| John Cavanaugh | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Art Coleman | Member | 2 | — |
| Lanna Dueck | Member | 2 | — |
| Laurie Dodge | Member | 2 | — |
| Carlos Morales | Member | 2 | — |
| Susan G Heegaard | Member | 2 | — |
| Demaree Michelau | Member | 2 | — |
| Cam Maeyaert | Member | 2 | — |
| Coleen Arviso | Member | 2 | — |
| Terrence Scarborough | Member | 2 | — |
| John Ware | Member | 2 | — |
| Michael Thomas | Member | 2 | — |
| Joan Wodiska | Member | 2 | — |
| Sarah Armstrong Tucker | Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Council for State Authorization?
National Council for State Authorization is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $17.8M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is National Council for State Authorization?
As of 2025, National Council for State Authorization holds $17.8M in total assets with $8.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 31 grants totaling $223K in 2025.
Where does National Council for State Authorization operate?
National Council for State Authorization has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vi, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does National Council for State Authorization award?
In 2025, National Council for State Authorization awarded 31 grants totaling $223K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Council for State Authorization's EIN?
National Council for State Authorization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4382124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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