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Research and Public Policy : Non-Medical Science & Technology Research (Grantmaking)

National Academy of Engineering Fund

Supporting the activities of the National Academy of Engineering

82.83

2101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20418
tel: (202) 334-3200   Web Site
EIN: 23-7284092

Board Leadership
Donald C. Winter
Chair

CEO
John L. Anderson John L. Anderson
President

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 82.83
  Financial 76.76
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00
This rating was published 07/01/2021 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The National Academy of Engineering Fund supports the activities of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Founded in 1964, the NAE provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. In addition to its role as advisor to the federal government, the NAE conducts independent studies to examine important topics in engineering and technology. The NAE is a member of the National Academies - which includes the NAE, the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council - which serves as the principal operating arm of the academies. The NAE has more than 2,000 peer-elected members and foreign associates, senior professionals in business, academia, and government who are among the world's most accomplished engineers.

The National Academy of Engineering Fund supports the activities of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Founded in 1964, the NAE provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. In addition to its role as advisor to the federal government, the NAE conducts independent studies to examine important topics in engineering and technology. The NAE is a member of the National Academies - which includes the NAE, the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council - which serves as the principal operating arm of the academies. The NAE has more than 2,000 peer-elected members and foreign associates, senior professionals in business, academia, and government who are among the world's most accomplished engineers.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

76.76

Accountability & Transparency

93.00

This rating was published 07/01/2021 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 69.0%
  Administrative Expenses 18.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.21
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.79
  Program Expenses Growth 1.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Academy of Engineering Fund on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Academy of Engineering Fund on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Academy of Engineering Fund (DC) 82.83
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MA) 95.36
Long Now Foundation (CA) 87.94
Earthwatch Institute (MA) 87.21
Mote Marine Laboratory (FL) 92.73

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,779,708
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $334,700
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $5,114,408
   Program Service Revenue $203,615
Total Primary Revenue $5,318,023
   Other Revenue $2,455,742
TOTAL REVENUE $7,773,765
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,765,675
   Administrative Expenses $1,838,226
   Fundraising Expenses $1,147,999
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,751,900
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-978,135
   
Net Assets $82,328,219

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Engineering Education, Practice, Workforce $3,497,458 60.7%
Awards $1,429,591 24.8%
Member Programs $531,593 9.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 07/01/2021 82.83
2018-12 11/01/2020 80.97
2018-12 10/02/2020 79.65
2017-12 04/01/2019 80.56
2016-12 03/01/2018 79.01
2015-12 05/01/2017 84.55
2014-12 06/01/2016 85.44
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 87.79
2013-12 06/01/2015 87.12
2012-12 12/20/2013 85.46
2011-12 06/01/2013 80.67
2010-12 04/01/2012 69.79
2009-12 09/20/2011 79.72
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 71.24
2008-12 05/01/2010 81.10
2007-12 11/01/2008 92.16
2006-12 11/01/2007 76.60
2005-12 09/01/2006 77.34
2004-12 10/01/2005 60.73
2003-12 10/01/2004 93.29

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 23-7284092
Name in IRS Master File NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND
NTEE Code U12
NTEE Classification Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
NTEE Type Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (161) Scientific research (diseases)
(180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry
(59) Other school related activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date July, 1973
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title Compensation from Affiliates
Not compensated -- John L. Anderson President $435,496
Other Salaries of Note
Not compensated -- C. D. Mote Jr. Former President $422,467

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Academy of Engineering Fund (DC) 82.83
The Rodale Institute (PA) 96.81
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (NY) 92.83
Mote Marine Laboratory (FL) 92.73
Botanical Research Institute of Texas (TX) 87.81

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Charity Contact Info

National Academy of Engineering Fund
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
tel: (202) 334-3200
fax: (202) 334-2290
EIN: 23-7284092

Mail donations to:
Office of Development
P.O. Box 936138
Atlanta, GA 31193

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Board Leadership

Donald C. Winter
Chair

CEO

John L. Anderson John L. Anderson
President

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