NSCA Education Foundation
The mission of the NSCA Education Foundation, herein the foundation, is to advance educational opportunities by providing scholarships and awards to assist existing professionals and those pursuing careers within the low-voltage electronic systems integration industry. The foundation is committed to the growth of the industry by providing access to the best education and latest techniques available. The foundation promotes and engages current and future electronic systems integrators in educational experiences to enhance the growth, professionalism and business skills needed in the electronic systems industry.
NSCA Education Foundation at a glance
In short: NSCA Education Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $21,500
- Median grant
- $21,500
- Total assets
- $732,758
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to NSCA Education Foundation
- Next open deadline
- November 17, 2026 (John Greene Mentorship Award)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from NSCA Education Foundation
Hester Scholarship Program
NSCA Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Jeff M. Kindig Future Leaders Scholarship
NSCA Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
John Greene Mentorship Award
NSCA Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Who NSCA Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Systems Contractors Association ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Systems Contractors Association Cedar Rapids, IA | General Support | $21,500 |
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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 | $732,758 | $170,678 | $99,837 | $21,500 | 1 | $24,089 |
| 2023 | $670,638 | $79,322 | $101,900 | — | — | $-261 |
| 2022 | $697,395 | $192,805 | $134,291 | — | — | $29,537 |
| 2021 | $691,775 | $87,239 | $104,714 | — | — | $30,437 |
| 2020 | $710,328 | $143,282 | $188,224 | $13,793 | 1 | $39,283 |
| 2019 | $901,186 | $172,993 | $297,640 | $15,205 | 2 | $36,243 |
About NSCA Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
NSCA Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $733K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NSCA Education Foundation is led by Simmen Lauren, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Simmen Lauren
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Charles R.
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leblanc Thomas
Nsca Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sansivero Gina
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reese Chris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boettcher Michael
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cagliano Dawn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curry Max
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
West Frank
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hennen Tim
Treausurer
Director → Treausurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Payne Dawna
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Dejong Ingolf (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Greenblatt Steve (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tungl Tobi (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Emspak Steve (2022) — Director
- Former: Englert Laurie (2022) — Director
- Former: Charles R. Wilson (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Gina Sansivero (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ingolf Dejong (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Kindig (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lauren Simmen (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Laurie Englert (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Tobi Tongl (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Emspak (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Greenblat (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Catherine Shanahan (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Shinn (2019) — Director
- Former: Paul Cronin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 NSCA Education Foundation
How much does NSCA Education Foundation give each year?
NSCA Education Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is NSCA Education Foundation?
NSCA Education Foundation reported $733K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $171K.
What is NSCA Education Foundation?
NSCA Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. It holds $733K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does NSCA Education Foundation operate?
NSCA Education Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Indiana.
What is NSCA Education Foundation's EIN?
NSCA Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1489121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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