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American Council of Engineering Companies

501(c)(6) organization Washington, DC EIN: 52-0745115 Website

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is a Washington, DC–based public charity and federation representing engineering and design services firms. It says it represents nearly 5,500 firms employing more than 640,000 professionals through 51 state and regional member organizations.

American Council of Engineering Companies at a glance

In short: American Council of Engineering Companies gave $780K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$780,408
+42.4% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
13
+85.7% vs 2024
Average grant
$60,031
-23.3% vs 2024
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$32,595,091
+9.0% vs 2024
Primary geography
Rhode Island (26% 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 American Council of Engineering Companies

How to Apply

No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.

Contact

Mailing address: 1400 L Street Nw 400, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 347-7474
Website: https://acec.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who American Council of Engineering Companies funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Acec Rhode Island: $200KAcec Rhode Island$200KAcec Louisiana: $100KAcec Louisiana$100KAcec Michigan: $70KAcec Michigan$70KAcec Indiana: $60KAcec Indiana$60KAcec Georgia: $50KAcec Georgia$50KAcec Illinois: $50KAcec Illinois$50KAcec Washington: $50KAcec Washington$50KNorth Dakota Consulting Engineers Council: $50KNorth Dakota ConsultingEngineers Council$50KAcec Virginia: $45KAcec Virginia$45KAcec New Jersey: $32KAcec New Jersey$32K

The largest 2025 recipient was Acec Rhode Island ($200K). Together the top 10 received $707K.

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K11$50–100K7$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 30 (37%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

ACEC is a federation of 51 state and regional member organizations. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares went to Rhode Island (26%), Louisiana (13%), Michigan (9%), Indiana (8%), and Georgia (6%).

Grant Distribution by State

22states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

Baton RougeLansingPhoenixPortlandRaleighSpringfieldTrentonWashingtonAlbanyAtlantaBismarckColumbiaDenverFrankfortIndianapolisMadisonMinnetonkaOklahoma CityRichmondSacramento

How American Council of Engineering Companies gives

  • 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 420% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K4 grants2021 1 grant2022 5 grants2023 7 grants2024 13 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $780K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $780K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Acec Rhode Island Saunderstown, RIAdvocacy See Part IV$200,000
Acec Louisiana Baton Rouge, LAAdvocacy See Part IV$100,000
Acec Michigan Lansing, MIAdvocacy See Part IV$70,000
Acec Indiana Indianapolis, INAdvocacy See Part IV$60,000
Acec Georgia Atlanta, GAAdvocacy See Part IV$50,000
Acec Illinois Springfield, ILAdvocacy See Part IV$50,000
Acec Washington University Place, WAAdvocacy See Part IV$50,000
North Dakota Consulting Engineers Council Bismarck, NDAdvocacy See Part IV$50,000
Acec Virginia Richmond, VAAdvocacy See Part IV$45,000
Acec New Jersey Trenton, NJAdvocacy See Part IV$31,600
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$32,595,091$22,868,813$21,516,435$780,40813$852,249
2024$29,891,780$20,875,257$20,870,253$548,0007$347,366
2023$29,567,028$19,693,086$19,461,056$365,0005$43,327
2022$31,625,034$19,140,674$17,621,593$150,0001$854,232
2021$16,696,063$15,870,569$13,634,436$467,0794$260,679

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

ACEC’s stated mission is to advance the business of engineering by empowering firms, protecting the profession, and uniting its federation. Its stated activities include public-policy advocacy with Congress and federal agencies; business resources and education for engineering firms; and national conferences and awards.

The 2024 filing describes Minuteman Fund grants as support for member organizations addressing local issues of national importance. The website describes the fund as a legal and legislative resource for member organizations’ advocacy on issues affecting the engineering sector. ACEC also supports engineering students through scholarship grants administered through the ACEC Research Institute.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, ACEC reported 13 grants totaling $780,408. Grant amounts ranged from $18,750 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000. The filing identifies the listed grants’ purpose as “ADVOCACY SEE PART IV.” Among the largest listed grants were $200,000 to ACEC Rhode Island, $100,000 to ACEC Louisiana, $70,000 to ACEC Michigan, and $60,000 to ACEC Indiana. The filing also lists grants to member organizations in Georgia, Illinois, Washington, North Dakota, Virginia, New Jersey, Colorado, and Kentucky.

The filing’s grant requirements call for a brief report on how funds were used, certification that funds were used only for the grant purpose, and a report on the outcome of the issue within 30 days after its resolution. Funds not used within 90 days must be returned unless an extension is granted. The website describes Minuteman Fund grants as supporting member organizations’ advocacy efforts.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Gary Raba, chair; John Rathke, chair-elect; Erica Jensen, treasurer; James Hoffman, Sean McCone, Elizabeth Stolfus, Peter Moore, Derek Clyburn, and Daniel Meckes, vice chairs; and Jay Wolverton, immediate past chair.

American Council of Engineering Companies is led by Linda Bauer Darr, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 12 of 74 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Linda Bauer Darr

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $651K (2021) → $1M (2025)

  • Gary Raba

    Chair

    Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2024

    Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Kim

    General Council & Corporate

    Corporate Secretary → General Council & Corporate Secretary, 2023

    General Council & Corporate Secretary → General Council & Corporate, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $192K (2021) → $253K (2025)

  • David Bender

    Vice President & Political Affairs

    Vice President Advocacy → Vice President & Political Affairs, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $222K (2021) → $287K (2025)

  • John Rathke

    Chair-Elect

    Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $2K (2023) → $0 (2025)

  • Katharine Mottley

    Vice President, Tax & Reg. Affairs

    Vice President Tax & Regulatory Affairs → Vice President, Tax & Reg. Affairs, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $194K (2021) → $233K (2025)

  • Matthew Reiffer

    Vice President & Infrastructure Program

    Vice President Transportation Program → Vice President & Infrastructure Programs, 2024

    Vice President & Infrastructure Programs → Vice President & Infrastructure Program, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $178K (2021) → $216K (2025)

  • Steven Hall

    Executive Vice President

    Senior Vice President & Advocacy → Executive Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $290K (2021) → $358K (2025)

  • Jeffrey Urbanchuk

    Senior Vice President Communications

    Senior Vice President & Communications → Senior Vice President Communications, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $212K (2022) → $255K (2025)

  • Caroline Knox

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $255K (2023) → $280K (2025)

  • Fernando Gomez

    Vice President of Advocacy Strategies

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $301K (2024) → $304K (2025)

  • Sandra Morris

    Senior Vice President Bre & Membership

    Senior Vice President Bre, Membership & Mo Services → Senior Vice President Bre & Membership, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $184K (2024) → $327K (2025)

  • Susan Krys

    Senior Vice President Meetings & Exhibi

    Senior Vice President Meetings, Exhibits & Awards → Senior Vice President Meetings & Exhibi, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $158K (2024) → $269K (2025)

  • Thomas Grogan

    Chief Economist

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $205K (2025)

  • Andrew Haines

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Mulleavey

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Anderson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Derek Clyburn

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa A. Brothers

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Todd Stone

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Wasser

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rob S. Yirigian

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gnanadesikan Ramanujam

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeremy McLaughlin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kurt S. Yoshii

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doug Wessel

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glen T. Kartalis

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Hoffman

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jay Wolverton

    Immediate Past Chair

    Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024

    Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Hancock

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim O'Connor

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Tatman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Lennard

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Woerman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shahin Hekmat

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Barton

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clint Ray Goodin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Diffin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Meckes

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Bowman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Stolfus

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gray Clark

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gundar Peterson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harshal Desai

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Cowen

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Decosta

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Bougher

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Moore

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rob Jacquette

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rod Sommer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rodney Chester

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Flickinger

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adrienne Lemmers

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Art Alzamora

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandon Claborn

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryan Bross

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chadd Yeatts

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dale Gozalkowski

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Lahey

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Phipps

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ellery Schaffer

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erica Jensen

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Deriu

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Ringert

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Toghramadjian

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Crafton

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mugdha Tipnis

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan Junius

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nimr Tamimi

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • P. J. Fitzpatrick

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean McCone

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Kirk

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyler Hevlin

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vicki Larose

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (143)
  • Former: Art Barrett (2021–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
  • Former: Daniel Larson (2021–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Daphne Bryant (2021–2024) — Executive Director & Ari
  • Former: Jason Booth (2021–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Lynn Schloesser (2021–2024) — Director Environmental & Energy Programs
  • Former: Michael Pramstaller (2021–2024) — Senior Vice President Meetings & Exhibits
  • Former: Ralph Guida (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
  • Former: David N. Moeller (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Karlene Thomas (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Keith B. Angier (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Matthew Crafton (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Brian Bolender (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Garret Masuda (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Janice Marsters (2023–2024) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Michael Debacker (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Cynthia Shamblin (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: D. Sean McCone (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Doug Holle (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeff Gebhard (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Jr Daniel Duprey (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Keith Foxx (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Kurt Heidenreich (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Melinda Peters (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Anthony Matthews (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Slusher (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Thomassie (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Patricia Shedd (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Roseline Bougher (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Steven Donahue (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Tonia Westphal (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Zia Yasrobi (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Andrew Cummings (2021–2023) — Board Member -
  • Former: Barry Doyle (2021–2023) — Vice President & Finance
  • Former: Brad Gregory (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Edwin Friedrichs (2021–2023) — Board Member -
  • Former: Gary Hartong (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Justin Walker (2021–2023) — Board Member -
  • Former: Ken Decosta (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Lynn Miggins (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Marie Ternieden (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President & Bre
  • Former: Melvin Williams (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Patrick O'Hara (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Rebecca Fink (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Steven Field (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Thomas Cascino (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Carolyn Bird (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Chad Hanisch (2022–2023) — Board Member -
  • Former: Eric Veydt (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: James Meads (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeff Dungan (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Taylor Wright (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Alan Crockett (2023) — Director Member Communications
  • Former: Amy Staud (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Andree Cortez (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Anthony Frascarella (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Carl Camacho (2023) — Board Member -
  • Former: Diego Carroll (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Eric Burke (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jason Meyers (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Keith Jacobson (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Kenneth Hanifan (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Matt McFadden (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Guzik (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Statz (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Orhan Ulger (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Paul Meehan (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Richard Zottola (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Amy Trahey (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: David Duplessis (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Edmond Alizadeh (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Eric Frary (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Erik Peterson (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Erin McLauglin (2021–2022) — Vice President & Private Market
  • Former: Jamie Bumgarner (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeffrey Geurian (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kathryn Cox-Czosnyka (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kylie Page (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Linda Moen (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Matthew Hirst (2021–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Michael Cooper (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Michael Lasko (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael McKenna (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Robin Greenleaf (2021–2022) — Chair
  • Former: Sean Sugai (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Wayne Horlacher (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Alan Straus (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Andrew Bender (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Caroline Knox Burns (2022) — CFO
  • Former: David Dupre (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: David Engels (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jacqueline Corkle (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Janet Webster (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: John Nelson (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Joshua Straka (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Brescia (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Piernicky (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Pedro Capestany (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Raymond Daddazio (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Scott Hinesley (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Andrea Ryon (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Andrew Craig (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Bernard McNeilly (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Brent Schniers (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Cash Canfield (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Charles Gozdziewski (2021) — Chair
  • Former: David Brose (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: David Peterson (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Gregory Knopp Left Jan (2021) — Vice President Ari & Mo Services
  • Former: J. Michael Riemann (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: James Hunter (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeff Urbanchuk (2021) — Vice President Communications
  • Former: Jeff Walker (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeffrey Lighthiser (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeffrey Volk (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Jerry Jannetti (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: John Carrato (2021) — Vice Chair
  • Former: John Heath (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: John Oneill (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: John Shoff (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: John Smith (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Keith London (2021) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Kenneth Smith (2021) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Kerry Rubelmann (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Kim McLaury (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Kimberlee Bernson Debosier (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Laura O'Neill Kaumo (2021) — COO
  • Former: Mark Harms (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Brown (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Perry (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Patrick Eikenberry (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Peter Monroe (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Raymond Reaux (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Richard McFadden (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Rizwan Ahmed Siddiqi (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Ronald Cassada (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Scott Verhines (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Shawn Washer (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Sirish Samba (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Stephen Moffitt (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Steve Wurster (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Stuart Taub (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Terrance Arashiro (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Timothy Boyce (2021) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Linda Bauer Darr — President & CEO: $1.0MLinda Bauer DarrPresident & CEO$1.0MSteven Hall — Executive Vice President: $358KSteven HallExecutive Vice President$358KSandra Morris — Senior VP BRE/Membership &: $327KSandra MorrisSenior VP BRE/Membership &$327KFernando Gomez — VP of Advocacy Strategies: $304KFernando GomezVP of Advocacy Strategies$304KDavid Bender — VP, Political Affairs: $287KDavid BenderVP, Political Affairs$287KCaroline Knox — Chief Financial Officer: $280KCaroline KnoxChief Financial Officer$280KSusan Krys — Senior VP Meetings, Exhibi: $269KSusan KrysSenior VP Meetings, Exhibi$269KJeffrey Urbanchuk — Senior VP Communications: $255KJeffrey UrbanchukSenior VP Communications$255KCharles Kim — General Council & Corporat: $253KCharles KimGeneral Council & Corporat$253KKatharine Mottley — VP, Tax & Reg. Affairs: $233KKatharine MottleyVP, Tax & Reg. Affairs$233KMatthew Reiffer — VP, Infrastructure Program: $216KMatthew ReifferVP, Infrastructure Program$216KThomas Grogan — Chief Economist: $205KThomas GroganChief Economist$205K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.0M, to Linda Bauer Darr (President & CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Council of Engineering Companies

How much does American Council of Engineering Companies give each year?

American Council of Engineering Companies gave $780K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $548K across 7 grants.

What is American Council of Engineering Companies's typical grant size?

American Council of Engineering Companies's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,031, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does American Council of Engineering Companies give grants?

American Council of Engineering Companies's top state is Rhode Island, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Louisiana (13%) and Michigan (9%).

Does American Council of Engineering Companies give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on American Council of Engineering Companies's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advocacy See Part IV" (13 grants).

Who are American Council of Engineering Companies's largest grantees?

American Council of Engineering Companies's largest 2025 grantees include Acec Rhode Island ($200,000), Acec Louisiana ($100,000) and Acec Michigan ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is American Council of Engineering Companies?

American Council of Engineering Companies reported $32.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.9M.

What does American Council of Engineering Companies fund?

ACEC’s stated mission is to advance the business of engineering by empowering firms, protecting the profession, and uniting its federation. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from American Council of Engineering Companies?

No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is American Council of Engineering Companies's EIN?

American Council of Engineering Companies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0745115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
  5. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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