National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Ase's mission is to serve the transportation industry as an independent third party that upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification, and credentialing of current and future industry professionals.
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence at a glance
In short: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +323.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +323.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $26,289,376
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Institute for Automotive Service Excellence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ase Educational Foundation ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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.
States
Cities
How National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence gives
- Giving grew 296% 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 $24K (2022) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ase Educational Foundation Leesburg, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $26,289,376 | $23,785,949 | $20,848,619 | $100,000 | 1 | $1,020,213 |
| 2023 | $24,146,187 | $19,607,824 | $20,279,224 | $23,610 | 1 | $-558,237 |
| 2022 | $22,179,482 | $19,250,116 | $18,466,257 | $23,610 | 1 | $917,007 |
| 2021 | $25,163,895 | $18,755,834 | $17,655,334 | $25,253 | 1 | $2,893,365 |
| 2020 | $24,209,695 | $12,954,760 | $14,276,378 | $25,130 | 1 | $881,265 |
About National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Based on IRS filings
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is a public charity, based in Leesburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is led by Timothy A. Zilke, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy A. Zilke
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$427K (2020) → $165K (2024)
David Johnson
President & CEO
Incoming President & CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$241K (2023) → $553K (2024)
Dave Cappert
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$142K (2021) → $160K (2024)
Mike Coley
President & Ase Education Foundation
Senior Vice President → President & Ase Education Foundation, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Trisdale
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Pellman
Director
Chair → Past Chairman, 2023
Past Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hanighen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Uyematsu
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Stone
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tej Gill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Marshall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisha Huddleston
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Guth
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $233K (2024)
John Tisdale
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Rebecca Sutter
CTO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$181K (2022) → $238K (2024)
Donna Wagner
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Matthew Shepanek
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$202K (2024)
Homer Hogg
Past Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wolf
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Palermo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Rainey
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jeff Walker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Polke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Zilke (2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Trish Serratore (2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Michael Coley (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Patricia Serratore (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Brian Szalk (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Durkin (2022) — Director
- Former: Tejpal Singh Gill (2022) — Director
- Former: Bobby Bassett (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: David Milne (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mark Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glen Nicholson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Glenn Dahl (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Prettner (2020) — Director
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 $553K, to David Johnson (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
How much does National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence give each year?
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence?
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence reported $26.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.8M.
Where does National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence operate?
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence's EIN?
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0954597. 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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