THE NCASI FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND DATA TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF EARTH'S RESOURCES, INFORM REGULATORY POLICY, EDUCATE, AND EXECUTE THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF NCASI, INC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
12
+140.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
-64.2% YoY
About Ncasi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ncasi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CARY, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $6K.
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 | $1,596,542 | $1,469,945 | $1,033,944 |
| Revenue | $1,109,424 | $1,729,336 | $882,862 |
| Expenses | $1,269,348 | $1,465,840 | $967,864 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,151 | $519 | $81 |
| 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
31 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ncasi Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc ($772,410), Office of Research Aministration University of Maine ($93,906), Tangled Bank Conservation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | COLLABORATIVE AT-RISK SPECIES PROJECTS WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE | $14,917 |
| LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES BATON ROUGE, LA | COLLABORATIVE AT-RISK SPECIES PROJECTS WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE | $27,467 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR AIR AND STREAM IMPROVEMENT INC CARY, NC | RETAINED STRUCTURES FORESTRY EXPERIMENT (MANIPULATING RETAINED STRUCTURES TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE VALUE),TECHNICAL WORK TO IMPROVE THE SCIENCE AND RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESSES IN NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) REVIEWS,BIODIVERSITY IN NATURAL AND MANAGED EARLY SERAL FORESTS OF SOUTHERN OREGON,DEVELOP A CARBON AND WATER CALCULATOR FOR SFI LANDS,DEVELOPING A PACIFIC MARTEN HABITAT CONNECTIVITY MODEL FOR LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST (CA)FOREST CARNIVORE DISPERSAL AND PREY (MARTENS & FISHERS) (INFLUENCE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT ON BIODIVERSITY)(SLASH PILE SMALL MAMMAL SAMPLING)POLLINATOR RESEARCHBLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER DEMOGRAPHIC RATES IN AN UNDERSTUDIED HABITAT: UNBURNED CONIFER FORESTINTENSIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT AVIAN DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE | $772,410 |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC | A UNIFIED APPROACH TO EVOLVING FIA'S ESTIMATION CAPACITY. | $15,533 |
| OFFICE OF RESEARCH AMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ORONO, ME | COLLABORATIVE AT-RISK SPECIES PROJECTS WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE | $93,906 |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, OR | SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | $22,980 |
| SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS WASHINGTON, DC | A UNIFIED APPROACH TO EVOLVING FIA'S ESTIMATION CAPACITY. | $15,125 |
| TANGLED BANK CONSERVATION ASHEVILLE, NC | COLLABORATIVE AT-RISK SPECIES PROJECTS WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE | $50,000 |
| THE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES OF COLBY COLLEGE WATERVILLE, ME | A UNIFIED APPROACH TO EVOLVING FIA'S ESTIMATION CAPACITY. | $20,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS HADLEY, MA | A UNIFIED APPROACH TO EVOLVING FIA'S ESTIMATION CAPACITY. | $5,602 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE CUTHBERT | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DIRK KROUSKOP | OUTGOING PRESIDENT/CEO | 5 | — |
| TAMMERAH GARREN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ANN BARTUSKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NINA BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM FOX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEIDI ERICKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA JANOWIAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIPIN VARMA | INCOMING PRESIDENT/CEO | 5 | — |
| SUSAN MCCORD | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR, NCASI | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ncasi Foundation?
Ncasi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CARY, NC. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ncasi Foundation?
As of 2024, Ncasi Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Ncasi Foundation operate?
Ncasi Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia.
What size grants does Ncasi Foundation award?
In 2024, Ncasi Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $90K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ncasi Foundation's EIN?
Ncasi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1745612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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