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National Council for Air and Stream

Cary, North Carolina  ·  EIN 131085344  ·  Private foundation

National Council for Air and Stream is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $10.7M in assets. This page documents the 122 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for National Council for Air and Stream — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.7M
Total assets
122
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What National Council for Air and Stream funds

National Council for Air and Stream's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, substance use & recovery.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include black communities, older adults.

black communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Council for Air and Stream, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Natureserve
NATURESERVE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LICENSE
Arlington, VA$500K2025
Ncasi Foundation
TECHNICAL WORK TO IMPROVE THE SCIENCE AND RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS IN NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS REVIEWS; BREEDING, STOPOVER, AND
Cary, NC$330K2023
Oregon State University
EFFECTS OF RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT ON AQUATIC FOOD WEBS AND WATER QUALITY; COMPARING WILDLIFE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON WATER QUALITY AND
Corvallis, OR$267K2023
Ncasi Foundation
MANAGEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT
Cary, NC$235K2025
Natureserve
NATURESERVE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LICENSE
Arlington, VA$200K2024
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
RETAINED STRUCTURES AND PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
Arcata, CA$195K2025
Oregon State University
BIODIVERSITY IN NATURAL AND MANAGED EARLY SERAL FORESTS OF SOUTHERN OREGON,BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER DEMOGRAPHIC RATES IN AN UNDERSTUDIED HABI
Corvallis, OR$192K2022
Uga Research Foundation Inc
GOPHER TORTOISE MOVEMENTS/POPULATION DYNAMICS,POLLINATOR HABITAT RELATIONSHIPS IN WORKING FORESTS RESEARCH,LANDSCAPE-LEVEL MODELING OF WINTE
Athens, GA$178K2020
Natureserve
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL SOFTWARE LICENSE TO ACCESS IMPERILED SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY LOCATION DATA
Arlington, VA$158K2022
Bill - Ugs Research Foundation Inc
MANAGED FOREST LANSCAPES AND PLANTS, POLLINATORS, AND BIRDS. BIODIVERSITY RESPONSES TO STREAMSIDE MANAGEMENT ZONES ACROSS A LANDSCAPE. AQUAT
Statesboro, GA$155K2025
University of Oregon
POLLINATOR RESEARCH
Eugene, OR$147K2024
Oregon State University
EFFECTS OF RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT ON AQUATIC FOOD WEBS AND WATER QUALITY; COMPARING WILDLIFE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON WATER QUALITY AND
Corvallis, OR$139K2024
Ncasi Foundation
COLLABORATIVE AT-RISK SPECIES PROJECTS WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE; INVESTIGATING PRECURSOR BIAS IN METHOD 202 AND THE FEASIBILITY
Cary, NC$130K2022
Natureserve
NATURESERVE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LICENSE
Arlington, VA$130K2023
Uga Research Foundation Inc
GOPHER TORTOISE MOVEMENTS/POPULATION DYNAMICS,POLLINATOR HABITAT RELATIONSHIPS IN WORKING FORESTS,LANDSCAPE-LEVEL MODELING OF WINTER BAT HAB
Athens, GA$126K2022

National Council for Air and Stream giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$514K
2022$1.5M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.5M
2025$2.0M

How to apply for funding from National Council for Air and Stream

National Council for Air and Stream's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ncasi.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Council for Air and Stream

Does National Council for Air and Stream accept grant applications?
National Council for Air and Stream's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does National Council for Air and Stream fund?
National Council for Air and Stream's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Natureserve, Ncasi Foundation, Oregon State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Council for Air and Stream give in grants?
National Council for Air and Stream reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.2M over 122 grants.
Where is National Council for Air and Stream located?
National Council for Air and Stream is based in Cary, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131085344.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Council for Air and Stream's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Council for Air and Stream. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.