NCEES Foundation
The NCEES Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), based in Greenville, South Carolina. It supports programs that advance engineering and surveying licensure to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
NCEES Foundation at a glance
In short: NCEES Foundation gave $404K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $403,618
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $31,048
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,827,695
- +49.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to NCEES Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation describes an annual process beginning with a letter of inquiry; invited applicants submit a full proposal. The published 2025–26 cycle is past. The website says information for the 2026–27 cycle timeline will be available soon. It states that organizations may request any amount, with no annual request limit.
- Review Cycle
- For the published cycle schedule, letters of inquiry were due October 1 through February 1, full proposals were due May 1 following an invitation issued April 1, funding was announced in August, and funds were distributed in mid-September. The 2025–26 dates are past; the Foundation has not yet posted the 2026–27 timeline.
- Deadline
- For the published cycle schedule, letters of inquiry were due October 1 through February 1, full proposals were due…
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: (800) 250-3196
Website: https://ncees.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NCEES Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Maine Surveying Engineering Technology ($100K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Maine (25%), Florida (19%), Oregon (12%), Illinois (10%), and Kentucky (9%). These figures describe the 2025 grants and do not establish a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Surveying Engineering Technology Orono, ME | General Support | $100,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon Portland, OR | General Support | $47,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | General Support | $37,500 |
| National Council of Structural Engineers Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $35,000 |
| University of Florida School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences Gainesville, FL | General Support | $28,218 |
| Pennsylvania Engineering Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boston Society of Civil Engineers Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage College of Engineering Civil Engineering Anchorage, AK | General Support | $20,000 |
| North Carolina Society of Surveyors Education Foundation Wake Forest, NC | General Support | $16,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,827,695 | $3,151,885 | $421,350 | $403,618 | 13 | $-15,114 |
| 2024 | $7,922,495 | $6,598,629 | $33,848 | — | — | $-462,151 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support programs that further NCEES’s mission of advancing licensure for engineers and surveyors to protect the public. Its website gives priority to projects that promote the value of licensure, build the K–12 pipeline of future engineers and surveyors, or help current engineering and surveying students stay enrolled and succeed.
Its 2025 grants included universities, professional engineering and surveying organizations, and education foundations. For example, Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon describes its own mission as uniting licensed land surveyors in Oregon and advancing the profession through educational programs and high standards. The Boston Society of Civil Engineers describes its own work as supporting members and the civil engineering profession through technical programs, events, and initiatives, while nurturing future engineers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 13 grants totaling $403,618. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The listed grants were designated for general support. Notable awards included $100,000 to the University of Maine Surveying Engineering Technology, $50,000 to Florida Atlantic University, $47,000 to Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon, $37,500 to the University of Kentucky, and $35,000 to the National Council of Structural Engineers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale Jans as Chair, Brian Hanson as Vice-Chair, Iarelis Hall as Treasurer, David Cox and Davy McDowell as Secretaries, and Paul Tyrell, Rita Perea, and Sina Nejad as Board Members.
NCEES Foundation is led by Dale Jans, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Jans
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cox
Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davy McDowell
Secretary
Secretary & Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hanson
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iarelis Hall
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Tyrell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Perea
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sina Nejad
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brian Hanson Pe (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Dale Jans Pe (2024) — Chair
- Former: Iarelis Hall Psm (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joel Scheving (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Paul Tyrell Pe Pls (2024) — Director
- Former: Rita Perea Eds (2024) — Director
- Former: Sina Nejad Pe (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about NCEES Foundation
How much does NCEES Foundation give each year?
NCEES Foundation gave $404K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is NCEES Foundation's typical grant size?
NCEES Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,048, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does NCEES Foundation give grants?
NCEES Foundation's top state is Maine, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Oregon (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does NCEES Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of NCEES Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are NCEES Foundation's largest grantees?
NCEES Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Maine Surveying Engineering Technology ($100,000), Florida Atlantic University ($50,000) and Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon ($47,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is NCEES Foundation?
NCEES Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does NCEES Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support programs that further NCEES’s mission of advancing licensure for engineers and surveyors to protect the public. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NCEES Foundation?
The Foundation describes an annual process beginning with a letter of inquiry; invited applicants submit a full proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NCEES Foundation's EIN?
NCEES Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3717450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). NCEES Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ncees-foundation-morg_c1992f87bc4e4788a77b15259afd9358
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