THE MISSION OF NCEES IS TO ADVANCE LICENSURE FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. THIS MISSION IS SUPPORTED THROUGH ITS MEMBER BOARDS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, BOARD ADMINISTRATORS, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) AND VOLUNTEERS BY: -PROVIDING OUTSTANDING NATIONALLY NORMED EXAMINATIONS FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS- PROVIDING UNIFORM MODEL LAWS AND MODEL RULES FOR ADOPTION BY THE MEMBER BOARDS- PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AMONG ALL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS- COORDINATING WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE LICENSURE OF ALL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.7M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$708K
+50.6% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+60.1% YoY
About National Council of Examiners
Based on IRS filings
National Council of Examiners is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in GREENVILLE, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $708K. Net investment income was $3.2M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,703,435 | $91,458,287 | $86,200,473 |
| Revenue | $40,842,637 | $32,538,927 | $32,965,929 |
| Expenses | $45,049,695 | $35,630,997 | $29,869,715 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,224,420 | $245,077 | $2,281,634 |
| 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
65 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from National Council of Examiners
NCEES Engineering Education Award
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS
Amount
$25,000 grand prize; $10,000 per additional winner
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NCEES Foundation Grant
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NCEES Surveying Education Award
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS
Amount
$25,000 grand prize; $15,000 and $10,000 for additional winners
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Society of Civil Engineers ($500,000), University of Wisconsin-madison ($35,000), Idaho State University ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AUBURN, AL | SPONSORSHIP | $500,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | ENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD | $10,000 |
| FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY BIG RAPIDS, MI | SURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD | $15,000 |
| FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY BOCA RATON, FL | SURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD | $15,000 |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC FAIRFAX, VA | SURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD | $10,000 |
| IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY POCATELLO, ID | SURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD | $25,000 |
| LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SOUTHFIELD, MI | ENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD | $10,000 |
| NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NEWARK, NJ | SURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD | $10,000 |
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY LAS CRUCES, NM | SURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD | $15,000 |
| SEATTLE UNIVERSITY DEPT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SEATTLE, WA | ENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW ZOUTEWELLE | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| ELIZABETH BECKETT JOHNSTON | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 4 | — |
| JASON SUELTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| SAMUEL WILSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JAMES KELLY | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| AARON BLAISDELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| KARL TONANDER | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| LAURA SIEVERS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| DAVID COX | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $389,545 |
| DAVY MCDOWELL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $253,291 |
| JOE SCHEVING | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $174,139 |
| JASON GAMBLE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $164,745 |
| STEVEN MATTHEWS | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $235,204 |
| DONNA MOSS | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $209,022 |
| NINA NORRIS | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $156,215 |
| STEF GOODENOW | CHIEF OFFICER OF MEMBER SERVICES | 40 | $157,014 |
| JOHN DEKLE | CHIEF OFFICER OF EXAMINATIONS | 40 | $139,565 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Council of Examiners?
National Council of Examiners is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in GREENVILLE, SC. It holds $96.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Council of Examiners?
As of 2024, National Council of Examiners holds $96.7M in total assets with $40.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $708K in 2024.
Where does National Council of Examiners operate?
National Council of Examiners has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Gu, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does National Council of Examiners award?
In 2024, National Council of Examiners awarded 16 grants totaling $708K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Council of Examiners's EIN?
National Council of Examiners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0341195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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