American Council of Engineering
To promote and advance the business and advocacy interests of engineering companies to strengthen the business environment and the image of the engineering profession.
American Council of Engineering at a glance
In short: American Council of Engineering gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,093
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,093
- Median grant
- $5,093
- Total assets
- $199,568
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Council of Engineering funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Acec Research Institute ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acec Research Institute Washington, DC | Research | $5,093 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,568 | $636,653 | $678,865 | $5,093 | 1 | $10,604 |
| 2024 | $240,330 | $680,898 | $665,466 | — | — | $7,061 |
| 2023 | $227,461 | $587,697 | $568,089 | — | — | $1,431 |
| 2022 | $207,412 | $438,292 | $454,861 | — | — | $451 |
| 2021 | $212,036 | $342,408 | $273,231 | — | — | $992 |
| 2020 | $143,126 | $377,015 | $318,720 | — | — | $1,555 |
About American Council of Engineering
Based on IRS filings
American Council of Engineering is a public charity, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $200K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Council of Engineering is led by Bob Lapke, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Lapke
President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike McIntosh
President El
State Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President El, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyler Hevlin
National Director
President El → President, 2023
President → National Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Petersen
State Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mark Meisinger
State Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michelle Winkelmann
State Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Shane Swope
State Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeanne McClure
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
$102K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Tony Dirks
Past President
Treasurer → President El, 2023
President El → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Richardson
Treasurer
State Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Russell Falconer
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Doug Holle (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Matt McFadden (2020–2023) — National Director
- Former: Russ Falconer (2021–2023) — State Director
- Former: Michael Wallace (2022–2023) — State Director
- Former: Mike Piernicky (2020–2022) — National Director
- Former: Steve Moffitt (2020–2021) — National Director
- Former: Brad Lauritsen (2020) — State Director
- Former: Craig Hunter (2020) — National Director
- Former: Kevin Power (2020) — State Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $107K, to Jeanne McClure (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about American Council of Engineering
How much does American Council of Engineering give each year?
American Council of Engineering gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Council of Engineering?
American Council of Engineering reported $200K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $637K.
Where does American Council of Engineering operate?
American Council of Engineering has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is American Council of Engineering's EIN?
American Council of Engineering's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0520375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
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