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American Society of Civil Engineers Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Reston, VA EIN: 13-1635293 Website

The American Society of Civil Engineers Inc (ASCE) is a public charity based in Reston, Virginia. The organization represents civil engineers and supports the profession through technical and professional information, conferences and continuing education, engineering programs, member services, and advocacy related to infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

Key facts about American Society of Civil Engineers Inc

In short: American Society of Civil Engineers Inc gave $324K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
13-1635293
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$323,918
Grants made (2025)
30
Average grant
$10,797
Median grant
$7,731
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
Total assets
$92,005,260
Primary geography
Virginia (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$92.0M

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$324K

-9.5% YoY

Grant Count

30

-11.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+2.6% YoY

Is American Society of Civil Engineers Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

In its 2024 filing, ASCE states that it aims to provide value to members, their careers, partners, and the public by facilitating technological advancement, supporting lifelong learning, promoting professionalism, developing civil engineering leaders, and advocating for infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Its 2023–2028 strategic plan sets out goals that include advancing future-ready infrastructure, promoting equitable solutions to global challenges, supporting a diverse and engaged civil engineering community, and developing emerging technologies and systems thinking.

ASCE’s 2024 filing describes programs in publications, conferences and meetings, engineering programs, and membership services. The filing also describes advocacy on infrastructure and engineering legislation, and says ASCE maintains endowment funds for professional prizes and awards. Its 2025 grants primarily supported ASCE sections and related engineering organizations. For example, the Texas Section describes its mission as developing civil engineers as leaders through technical proficiency, educational opportunities, and professional advocacy. The San Francisco Section says it serves Northern California, while the Boston Society of Civil Engineers describes its work as technical programs and initiatives that support members and benefit the civil engineering profession.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, ASCE reported 30 grants totaling $323,918. Grant amounts ranged from $5,094 to $34,822, with a median of $7,731. The largest grants included $34,822 to the ASCE Texas Section for chapter program support, $25,472 to the ASCE Florida Section for chapter program support, $25,016 to the ASCE San Francisco Section for chapter program support, and $24,470 to the ASCE Los Angeles Section for chapter program support. Boston Society of Civil Engineers received $11,776 for program support.

ASCE’s listed award and scholarship programs include the Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award, which recognizes contributions to sustainable engineering in coastal zones and is open to nominees without an ASCE membership requirement. The award is limited to one per year and consists of a trophy and an honorarium set annually according to endowment income. Its listed deadline is November 1, 2026.

Two active Florida Section scholarships are also listed. The E. Bruce Lawson Leadership Scholarships provide $1,500 to eligible undergraduate civil engineering students at Florida universities; applicants must be active ASCE members. The EPIC/Chittaluru Family Scholarship provides $500 to eligible undergraduate or graduate ASCE members pursuing civil engineering degrees in Florida. These are student scholarship opportunities, rather than general grants for organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

ASCE is based in Reston, Virginia, and its website describes a global membership. In 2025, the largest shares of its grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (59%), California (17%), Texas (11%), New York (5%), and Massachusetts (4%). The Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award has no geographic restriction.

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.

Cities

RestonBoulderAustinBostonLansingManhattan BeachNew YorkRenoSan FranciscoTustinBaltimoreDenverPullmanWashingtonBrookingsGainesvilleIrvineMilwaukeeNorthridgeNotre Dame

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M36 grants2019 37 grants2020 42 grants2021 40 grants2022 34 grants2023 34 grants2024 30 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $324K (2025) to $1.1M (2019). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $324K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Asce Texas Section: $35KAsce Texas Section$35KAsce Florida Section: $25KAsce Florida Section$25KAsce San Francisco Section: $25KAsce San Francisco Section$25KAsce Los Angeles Section: $24KAsce Los Angeles Section$24KAsce New Jersey Section: $15KAsce New Jersey Section$15KAsce Metropolitan Section: $15KAsce Metropolitan Section$15KAsce Colorado Section: $13KAsce Colorado Section$13KBoston Society of Civil Engineers: $12KBoston Society of CivilEngineers$12KAsce Illinois Section: $10KAsce Illinois Section$10KAsce National Capital Section: $10KAsce National Capital Section$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Asce Texas Section ($35K). Together the top 10 received $185K.

Grant Size Distribution

180 grants across all recorded years

174<$50K6$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 180 (97%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Asce Texas Section Austin, TXChapter Program Support$34,822
Asce Florida Section Reston, VAChapter Program Support$25,472
Asce San Francisco Section San Francisco, CAChapter Program Support$25,016
Asce Los Angeles Section Tustin, CAChapter Program Support$24,470
Asce New Jersey Section Reston, VAChapter Program Support$15,069
Asce Metropolitan Section New York, NYChapter Program Support$14,735
Asce Colorado Section Reston, VAChapter Program Support$12,563
Boston Society of Civil Engineers Boston, MAProgram Support$11,776
Asce Illinois Section Reston, VAChapter Program Support$10,449
Asce National Capital Section Reston, VAChapter Program Support$10,250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $92,005,260 $58,896,001 $58,550,448 $323,918
2024 $85,913,138 $53,023,061 $55,184,644 $357,772
2023 $77,494,842 $53,299,713 $56,435,361 $483,651
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$92,005,260$85,913,138$77,494,842
Revenue$58,896,001$53,023,061$53,299,713
Expenses$58,550,448$55,184,644$56,435,361
Net Investment Income$4,809,906$3,515,582$2,095,105

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Feniosky A. Pena-Mora, PE, as president; Marsia Geldert-Muphey, PE, as past president; and Marsha D. Anderson Bomar as president-elect. Directors listed include Christina Lavaughan Ammens, PE; Tor Anderzen, PE; Rossana G. D’Antonio, PE; Yazadan T. Emrani, PE; Isamar Escobar, PE; Craig K. Hebebrand, PE; and Karen C. Kabbes, PE.

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc is led by Thomas W. Smith III, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 11 of 31 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Thomas W. Smith III

    Executive Director

    Secretary & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $445K (2019) → $558K (2025)

  • Feniosky A. Pena-Mora Pe

    President

    Director → President-Elect, 2024

    President-Elect → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kay Pulchine

    Managing Director & Human Resources

    Senior Mgng Director → Managing Director, 2023

    Managing Director → Managing Director & Human Resources, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $168K (2019) → $203K (2025)

  • Loretta Cranborne

    Managing Director

    Mgng Director → Managing Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $160K (2020) → $187K (2025)

  • Brian Parsons

    Managing Director, Ewri & Copri

    Mgng Director → Managing Director, 2024

    Managing Director → Managing Director, Ewri & Copri, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $176K (2022) → $195K (2025)

  • Gayle Clayman

    Managing Director

    Mgng Director → Managing Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $176K (2022) → $194K (2025)

  • Ayinde Clarke

    Managing Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $178K (2024) → $178K (2025)

  • Dana Compton

    Managing Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $182K (2024) → $205K (2025)

  • Jennifer Goupil

    Managing Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $166K (2025)

  • Carol C. Martsolf Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • April J. Lander

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina Lavaughan Ammens Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin M. Steever Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen C. Kabbes Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rossana G. D'antonio Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean P. Merrell Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bradley A. Kubiak Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah L. Matin Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yazadan T. Emrani Pe

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig K. Hebebrand Pe

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deborah H. Lee Pe

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isamar Escobar Pe

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leanne M. Napolillo Pe

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tor Anderzen Pe

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jane Lombardi

    Ccso

    Mgng Director → CCO, 2023

    CCO → Ccso, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $178K (2022) → $196K (2025)

  • Edward Stafford

    COO

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $164K (2025)

  • Lisa Green

    CFO

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $228K (2025)

  • Marsha D. Anderson Bomar

    President-Elect

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    Treasurer → President-Elect, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marsia Geldert-Muphey Pe

    Past-President

    President-Elect → President, 2024

    President → Past-President, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel F. Becker

    Assistant Treasurer

    Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mario Ricozzi Pe

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (50)
  • Former: Maria C. Lehman Pe (2019–2024) — Past-President
  • Former: Edward W. Stafford Pe (2020–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Kenneth R. Mika Pe (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Lawrence M. Magura Pe (2022–2024) — Director
  • Former: Martin Fertal (2022–2024) — COO
  • Former: Amer Muhammad (2024) — Managing Director
  • Former: Isamar Escobar (2024) — Director
  • Former: Leanne M. Napolillo (2024) — Director
  • Former: Harold Kiechlin (2019–2023) — Managing Director
  • Former: John C. Folts Pe (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Peter Shavalay (2019–2023) — CFO
  • Former: Dennis D. Truax Pe (2021–2023) — Past-President
  • Former: Elizabeth Ruedas Pe (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Emily Feenstra (2021–2023) — Managing Director
  • Former: Kevin D. Nielsen Pe (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lawren Pratt Pe (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jim Rossberg (2022–2023) — Managing Director
  • Former: John Modine (2023) — Managing Director
  • Former: Brian D. McKeehan Pe (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Elias Boutros Sayah Pe (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jack A. Raudenbush Pe (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jean-Louis Briaud Pe (2020–2022) — Past President
  • Former: Jerry B. Paz Pe (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: F. Jay Burress Pe (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Findlay G. Edwards Pe (2022) — Director
  • Former: Louis C. Aurigemma Pe (2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Carl C. Sutter Pe (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Charles Dinges (2019–2021) — Senior Mgng Director
  • Former: David J. Odeh Pe (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: James Rossberg (2019–2021) — Mgng Director
  • Former: John Durrant (2019–2021) — Senior Mgng Director
  • Former: Kn Gunalan Phd Pe (2019–2021) — Past President
  • Former: Robert L. Cagle Iii Pe (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Tony Cg Lau Pe (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Danilo Santiago (2020–2021) — Mgng Director
  • Former: Anthony L. Cioffi Pe (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Carol Bowers (2019–2020) — Senior Mgng Director
  • Former: Jennifer B. Epp Pe (2019–2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Kwame A. Agyare Pe (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Peter M. Moore Pe (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Robin A. Kemper Pe (2019–2020) — Past President
  • Former: Roger M. Millar Jr Pe (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Angela Cochran (2020) — Mgng Director
  • Former: Brett C. Phillips PhD (2019) — Director
  • Former: Brian Pallasch (2019) — Mgng Director
  • Former: Bruce Gossett (2019) — Mgng Director
  • Former: Joseph Defiglia (2019) — Mgng Director
  • Former: Kristina L. Swallow Pe (2019) — Past President
  • Former: Nancy S. Cline Pe (2019) — Director
  • Former: Terry F. Neimeyer Pe (2019) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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

Thomas W Smith III — Executive Director: $558KThomas W Smith IIIExecutive Director$558KLisa Green — CFO: $228KLisa GreenCFO$228KDana Compton — Managing Director: $205KDana ComptonManaging Director$205KKay Pulchine — Managing Director, Human Resources: $203KKay PulchineManaging Director, Human…$203KJane Lombardi — CCSO: $196KJane LombardiCCSO$196KBrian Parsons — Managing Director, Ewri & Copri: $195KBrian ParsonsManaging Director, Ewri & Copri$195KGayle Clayman — Managing Director: $194KGayle ClaymanManaging Director$194KLoretta Cranborne — Managing Director: $187KLoretta CranborneManaging Director$187KAyinde Clarke — Managing Director: $178KAyinde ClarkeManaging Director$178KJennifer Goupil — Managing Director: $166KJennifer GoupilManaging Director$166KEdward Stafford — COO: $164KEdward StaffordCOO$164K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $558K, to Thomas W Smith III (Executive Director). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400
Phone: (703) 295-6118
Website: https://asce.org

Frequently asked questions about American Society of Civil Engineers Inc

How much does American Society of Civil Engineers Inc give each year?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc gave $324K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $358K across 34 grants.

What is American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's typical grant size?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,731, and its average grant was $10,797, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does American Society of Civil Engineers Inc give grants?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reston, VA (22 grants).

Does American Society of Civil Engineers Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Chapter Program Support" (29 grants).

Who are American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's largest grantees?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Asce Texas Section ($34,822), Asce Florida Section ($25,472) and Asce San Francisco Section ($25,016), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is American Society of Civil Engineers Inc?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc reported $92.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $58.9M.

What does American Society of Civil Engineers Inc fund?

In its 2024 filing, ASCE states that it aims to provide value to members, their careers, partners, and the public by facilitating technological advancement, supporting lifelong learning, promoting professionalism, developing civil engineering leaders, and advocating for infrastructure and environmental stewardship. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from American Society of Civil Engineers Inc?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check asce.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's EIN?

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1635293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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

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