National Council of Examiners For … - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1938

Legal Domicile

Phone

8002503196

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying, founded in 1938, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $45.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $41.2M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

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, 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $31,632,670 Revenue: $43,853,311

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING (NCEES) IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING LICENSING BOARDS REPRESENTING ALL STATES AND US...

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING (NCEES) IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING LICENSING BOARDS REPRESENTING ALL STATES AND US TERRITORIES. NCEES DEVELOPS, SCORES, AND ADMINISTERS THE EXAMINATIONS USED FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING LICENSURE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. NCEES ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES FACILITATING PROFESSIONAL MOBILITY FOR LICENSED ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $41,075,007

Investment Income $1,842,900

Other Revenue $2,778,304

TOTAL REVENUE $45,696,211

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,369,582

Salaries & Benefits $9,941,446

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $31,632,670

Other Expenses $27,922,878

TOTAL EXPENSES $41,233,906

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$45,696,211	$40,842,637	+0.1%
Expenses	$41,233,906	$45,049,695	-0.1%
Net Income	$4,462,305	$-4,207,058	-2.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1000

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$1,068,454

Total Directors

Key Employees

$281,953

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Aaron Blaisdell	Zone Vice President	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Zoutewelle	Past-President	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Azuanuka Etoniru	Zone Vice President	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chimin Chao	Zone Vice President	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Beckett Johnston	President	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Suelter	Zone Vice President	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Karl Tonander	Treasurer	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Samuel Wilson	President-Elect	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Cox	Chief Executive Officer	40.0	Officer	$426,748	$57,949	$484,697
Davy McDowell	Chief Executive Officer	40.0	Officer	$284,005	$48,028	$332,033
Joe Scheving	Chief Financial Officer	40.0	Officer	$211,532	$40,192	$251,724
Jason Gamble	Chief Operational Officer	40.0	Key Emp	$239,085	$42,868	$281,953
Donna Moss	Chief Human Resources Officer	40.0	Highest	$228,554	$41,669	$270,223
John Dekle	Chief Officer of Examinations	40.0	Highest	$158,560	$33,127	$191,687
Nina Norris	Chief Communications Officer	40.0	Highest	$187,431	$36,199	$223,630
Stef Goodenow	Chief Officer Member Services	40.0	Highest	$177,706	$34,404	$212,110
Steven Matthews	Chief Technology/Strategy Officer	40.0	Highest	$240,034	$42,761	$282,795

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$45,696,211	$41,233,906	$107,851,007	$4,462,305
2024	$40,842,637	$45,049,695	$96,703,435	$-4,207,058
2023	$32,538,927	$35,630,997	$91,458,287	$-3,092,070
2022	$32,965,929	$29,869,715	$86,200,473	$3,096,214
2021	$35,996,316	$27,577,810	$96,071,823	$8,418,506
2020	$21,102,486	$23,385,958	$84,765,955	$-2,283,472
2019	$30,695,926	$30,590,233	$83,277,283	$105,693
2018	$34,149,606	$25,869,473	$79,880,590	$8,280,133

National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying