Dallas Society of American Engineer
Dallas Society of American Engineer is a private foundation located in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients, all in Texas.
Dallas Society of American Engineer at a glance
In short: Dallas Society of American Engineer gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,250
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,625
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $140,316
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dallas Society of American Engineer
- How to Apply
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The filing names Alain Bernier as the contact and directs applicants to see the statement for Line 2A for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Alain Bernier
Mailing address: 5809 S Fm 113, Millsap, TX 76066
Phone: (682) 262-8276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dallas Society of American Engineer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Collen Ricketts ($4K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dallas Society of American Engineer gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collen Ricketts Denton, TX | Scholorship | $4,000 |
| Caroline Reynal Southlake, TX | Scholorship | $2,500 |
| Edvardo Mendoza Denton, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Everett Early Dallas, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Jake Adams Richardson, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Aiden Johnson McKinney, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Ava Shane Plano, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Morgan Simpson Haslet, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Ahdi Vasa Plano, TX | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| JAMES McKINLEY Fort Worth, TX | Scholorship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,316 | $492 | $16,450 | $16,250 | 10 | $16,250 | $492 |
| 2023 | $135,002 | $970 | $9,950 | $9,750 | 7 | — | $386 |
| 2022 | $126,682 | $3,426 | $16,300 | $16,000 | 12 | — | $243 |
| 2021 | $139,556 | $2,605 | $5,180 | $5,000 | 4 | $1,080 | $107 |
| 2020 | $142,131 | $128 | $7,750 | $7,500 | 5 | — | $128 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were reported as scholarships to individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $16,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest grant was $4,000; the next largest was $2,500. The remaining grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Matthews as president and Alain Bernier as treasurer.
Dallas Society of American Engineer is led by Benjamin Matthews, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Matthews
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alain Bernier
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Society of American Engineer
How much does Dallas Society of American Engineer give each year?
Dallas Society of American Engineer gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 7 grants.
What is Dallas Society of American Engineer's typical grant size?
Dallas Society of American Engineer's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,625, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dallas Society of American Engineer give grants?
Dallas Society of American Engineer gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denton, TX (2 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Dallas Society of American Engineer give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Dallas Society of American Engineer's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholorship" (10 grants).
Who are Dallas Society of American Engineer's largest grantees?
Dallas Society of American Engineer's largest 2024 grantees include Collen Ricketts ($4,000), Caroline Reynal ($2,500) and Edvardo Mendoza ($1,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dallas Society of American Engineer?
Dallas Society of American Engineer reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $492.
What does Dallas Society of American Engineer fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were reported as scholarships to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dallas Society of American Engineer?
The filing names Alain Bernier as the contact and directs applicants to see the statement for Line 2A for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dallas Society of American Engineer's EIN?
Dallas Society of American Engineer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2514258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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