American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Aises is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of indigenous peoples of North America and the pacific islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society at a glance
In short: American Indian Science and Engineering Society gave $983K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $164K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $982,675
- +2460.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $163,779
- +1180.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,838
- Total assets
- $11,321,159
- +113.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Open Grants
17 open opportunities from American Indian Science and Engineering Society
AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship Grant
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount
US $1,000 - US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AISES Accenture Scholarship
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AISES ARDC Scholarship Grant
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Indian Science and Engineering Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northeastern State ($400K). Together the top 6 received $983K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $983K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $983K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern State Talequah, OK | Conf Sponsorship | $400,000 |
| Turtle Mountain Comm College Belcourt, ND | Conf Sponsorship | $400,000 |
| Various 5000 | — | $141,025 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Conf Sponsorship | $16,650 |
| Native at Virginia Tech Christianburg, VA | Conf Sponsorship | $13,600 |
| Oklahoma State University Aises Stillwater, OK | Conf Sponsorship | $11,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,321,159 | $18,970,849 | $13,288,390 | $982,675 | 6 | $228,647 |
| 2023 | $5,310,889 | $12,004,535 | $11,220,136 | $38,375 | 3 | $-5,431 |
| 2022 | $4,551,980 | $9,273,961 | $9,794,112 | — | — | $26,397 |
| 2021 | $4,342,231 | $8,766,660 | $6,776,814 | — | — | $24,651 |
| 2020 | $1,953,065 | $5,717,062 | $5,696,593 | — | — | $1,809 |
| 2018 | $1,752,102 | $5,010,011 | $4,700,230 | — | — | $13,392 |
About American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Based on IRS filings
American Indian Science and Engineering Society is a public charity, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $983K. Net investment income was $229K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Indian Science and Engineering Society is led by Sarah Echohawk, President since 2023 (on filings since 2018); 7 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Echohawk
President
Chief Executive Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$186K (2018) → $328K (2024)
Gary Burnette
Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roseann McDermott
Managing Director
Director of Grant Compliance → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $111K (2024)
Adrienne Laverdue
Director
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Bulltail
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Kinkade
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Clark
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy K'ah Skaahluwaa Todd
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua John
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn Morgan
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Weinstein
Vice President
Chief Operating Officer → Senior Vice President, 2022
Senior Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$110K (2018) → $200K (2024)
Kathy Deerinwater
Vice President Projects
Chief Program Officer → Vice President Projects, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $159K (2024)
Kellie Jewett-Fernandez
Vice President Business
Chief Development Officer → Vice President Business, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $149K (2024)
David Cornoyer
Vice President Advanceme
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Rueben Hernadez
Advisor-Info
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Kristina Holona
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Tiger
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Monette-Barajos
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Montoya Whiteman (2022–2023) — Managing Director
- Former: Michael Laverdure (2018–2022) — Chair
- Former: Deanna Burgart (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rubin Hernandez (2021–2022) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Amber Finley (2018–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Andrea Delgado-Olson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William McIntyre (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Bj Enos Left (2020) — Director
- Former: Jodi Dilascio (2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Smythe (2020) — Director
- Former: Bj Enos (2018) — Director
- Former: John Herrington (2018) — Director
- Former: Rick Stephens (2018) — Vice Chair
- Former: Shaun Tsabetsaye (2018) — Director
- Former: Twyla Baker-Demaray (2018) — Chair
- Former: William Black (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $328K, to Sarah Echohawk (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Indian Science and Engineering Society
How much does American Indian Science and Engineering Society give each year?
American Indian Science and Engineering Society gave $983K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is American Indian Science and Engineering Society's typical grant size?
American Indian Science and Engineering Society's median grant in 2024 was $78,838, and its average grant was $163,779, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Indian Science and Engineering Society give grants?
American Indian Science and Engineering Society's top state is Oklahoma, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was North Dakota (41%).
Does American Indian Science and Engineering Society give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Indian Science and Engineering Society's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Conf Sponsorship" (5 grants).
Who are American Indian Science and Engineering Society's largest grantees?
American Indian Science and Engineering Society's largest 2024 grantees include Northeastern State ($400,000), Turtle Mountain Comm College ($400,000) and Various 5000 ($141,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Indian Science and Engineering Society?
American Indian Science and Engineering Society reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.0M.
What is American Indian Science and Engineering Society's EIN?
American Indian Science and Engineering Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1023474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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