National Action Council for Minorities
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1974, NACME operates as a philanthropic organization dedicated to increasing the representation of African American, Native American, and Latino women and men in engineering, technology, mathematics, and science-based careers. The organization serves as the nation's largest private source of scholarships for minorities in engineering.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.2M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+26.2% YoY
Grant Count
45
+18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To ensure American competitiveness in a flat world by leading and supporting the national effort to expand U.S. capability through increasing the number of successful African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.
Primary Focus Areas:
Scholarship Programs: NACME provides financial aid to minority engineering students who meet eligibility criteria, along with academic and professional development support. The organization has distributed more than $142 million in scholarships and support services to over 24,000 students across 160 colleges and universities.
Career Development: The organization operates a Career Center containing resumes of NACME scholars available for internships and full-time employment opportunities. NACME facilitates connections between scholars and corporate partners for employment placement.
Research & Policy: NACME conducts research projects and convenes experts to document factors contributing to the success of underrepresented minority students in engineering. The organization publishes research briefs, reports, and studies promoting best practices and informing effective programs and policies.
Education & Outreach: NACME disseminates information through publications, videos, conferences, and social media platforms to promote STEM education and best practices across various stakeholder groups.
Grantmaking
NACME functions primarily as a scholarship provider rather than a traditional grant-making foundation. However, the organization does provide grants to educational institutions and partners.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NACME's grantmaking and scholarship programs show primary concentration in:
- Texas
- California
- Michigan
The organization works with colleges and universities across the nation, with scholars distributed across 160 institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $22,977,100
- Total Revenue: $3,497,703
- Total Expenses: $4,054,093
- Number of Employees: 12
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $26,226,948
- Total Giving: $2,439,130
Historical Impact: Over the organization's 41+ year history, NACME has invested more than $142 million in scholarship and support services for more than 24,000 African American, Latino, and American Indian students.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,226,948 | $22,977,100 | $23,804,838 |
| Revenue | $6,758,047 | $3,497,703 | $6,313,836 |
| Expenses | $5,690,581 | $4,054,093 | $5,055,882 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $482,893 | $361,169 | $462,680 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail, Ed.D. – Principal Officer
- Ms. Saundra Johnson Austin – Senior Vice President for Operations
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN EDWARDS | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| BRUCE FIEDLER | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN M KESSING | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BRANDI FALLS | TREASURER /DIRECTOR START 9/23 | 2 | — |
| ABIGAIL EPANE-OSUALA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AISHA K WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AMY BUNSZEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARK E RUSSEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CARLENE BILLS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DARYLENE H PUGH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DENISE GUNDY POWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DONNIE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JERRY PORTER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JESUS MANTAS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOEL STENSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN L ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN S FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHNEY B GREEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSETTA JONES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LELAND WEAVER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LINDA DUCHARME | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRANDI THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MAURINE LEMBESIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RHONDA CLARK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| OBED LOUISSAINT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| OSCAR BARTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PATRISE HAHN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROD PALMER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SURESH MOTHIKURU | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WILL BILLINGS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHELE LEZAMA | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $290,258 |
| CARMEN SIDBURY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, RESEARCH | 40 | $165,198 |
| JAMI JOYER | SR. DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS | 40 | $155,065 |
| CHRISTOPHER GREAVES | SENIOR DIRECTOR, DVPMT AND | 40 | $150,030 |
| KEVIN DAVIS-SMITH | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PROF DEV. | 40 | $107,671 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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