American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc
The foundation provides support for civil engineering programs that enhance quality of life for all, promote the profession, advance technical practices, and prepare civil engineers for tomorrow. The support is most often, but not limited to, charitable, educational, and scientific programs of the American society of civil engineers.
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc gave $12.3M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $12.3M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $12,318,882
- +500.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $12,318,882
- +500.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $12,318,882
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Society of Civil Engineers ($12.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 864% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $562K (2020) to $12.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Civil Engineers Reston, VA | Operating | $12,318,882 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,561,742 | $13,649,383 | $12,318,882 | 1 | $460,513 |
| 2021 | $12,324,619 | $4,315,476 | $4,367,873 | $2,052,233 | 1 | $247,677 |
| 2020 | $12,003,090 | $3,452,840 | $2,844,426 | $562,089 | 1 | $135,977 |
| 2019 | $11,391,265 | $4,018,103 | $4,105,200 | $1,277,629 | 1 | $180,476 |
About American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.3M. Net investment income was $461K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc is led by H. Gerard Schwartz, President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
H. Gerard Schwartz
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dallas N. Little
Chair & Council of Trustees
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Smith III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2022)
Dennis D. Truax
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Williams
Executive Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$148K (2019) → $157K (2022)
Peter Shavalay
Assistant Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $2K (2022)
Jean-Louis Briaud
Treasurer
Secretary → Director, 2020
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon D. Magnusson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria C. Lehman
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kancheepuram N. Gunalan (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Robin A. Kemper (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $157K, to Christine Williams (Exec Vice Pres/Asst Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc
How much does American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc give each year?
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc gave $12.3M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $2.1M across 1 grant.
What is American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc?
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Reston, VA.
Where does American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc operate?
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc's EIN?
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1891243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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