SAE International
SAE International is a public charity based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, formed in 1905. Its work includes mobility engineering activities, publications, member relations, and the SAE Foundation’s support for scholarships, recognition of contributions to mobility technology, and engineering and science education.
SAE International at a glance
In short: SAE International gave $352K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Massachusetts. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,475
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,681
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,600
- Total assets
- $110,711,690
- -14.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (9% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SAE International
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096
Phone: (724) 776-4841
Website: https://sae.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SAE International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($25K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($50,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 152 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Massachusetts at 9%, an individual recipient at 7%, Iowa at 7%, Texas at 7%, and California at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is SAE International open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $337K (2022) to $432K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of North Carolina Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| University of Texas Austin, TX | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $17,250 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Purdue University W Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $13,125 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $13,000 |
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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 | $110,711,690 | $95,057,958 | $90,189,411 | $352,475 | 33 | $4,916,095 |
| 2023 | $128,849,287 | $93,672,894 | $89,728,196 | $365,750 | 26 | $3,878,340 |
| 2022 | $105,845,396 | $82,449,462 | $79,318,979 | $337,400 | 24 | $3,311,478 |
| 2021 | $113,994,097 | $75,961,312 | $68,439,973 | $431,740 | 36 | $3,851,329 |
| 2020 | $105,397,806 | $68,054,861 | $64,357,418 | $420,900 | 33 | $2,181,424 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SAE International’s stated mission is “to advance mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity.” Its filing says the SAE Foundation administers funds for scholarships, awards recognizing innovation and leadership, and STEM education training and materials for PreK–12 teachers. The filing also describes support for engineering and science education from kindergarten through graduate school.
The 2024 grants listed were scholarships to universities and related organizations. Among the recipients, MIT states that its mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. The an individual recipient State University Foundation describes its mission as enhancing excellence by cultivating generosity and treasuring the loyalty of those it serves. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not SAE International’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, SAE International reported 33 grants totaling $352,475. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $25,000, with a median of $8,600. The listed grants were scholarships, including $25,000 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $20,000 to Georgia Institute of Technology, $18,000 to the University of an individual recipient at Charlotte, and $17,500 to the University of Texas at Austin.
The SAE Foundation’s scholarships are approved by a panel of independent volunteers and sent directly to schools, according to the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Carla Bailo, President and Chair and Co-CEO as of May 2024; Gregory L. Bradley, Chief General Counsel and Secretary and Co-CEO as of May 2024; David L. Schutt, CEO/Acting Executive Vice President/COO through May 2024; David Andrea, Treasurer; and Joan Wills, Director. The filing also lists Audley Brown, Christopher Payne, Daniel Nicholson, Robert Ireland, and Todd Zarfos in officer or leadership roles.
SAE International is led by David L. Schutt PhD, CEO, Act Executive Vice President & COO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Schutt PhD
CEO, Act Executive Vice President & COO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, Act Executive Vice President & COO, 2022
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$1.7M (2020) → $925K (2024)
Gregory L. Bradley Esq.
Chief General Counsel, Secretary & Co-Ceo
General Counsel & Secretary → Chief General Counsel & Secretary, 2021
Chief General Counsel & Secretary → Chief General Counsel, Secretary & Co-Ceo, 2024
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
$347K (2020) → $535K (2024)
Carla Bailo
President, Chair & Co-Ceo
President Elect → President, Chair & Co-Ceo, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Menchaca
President Sustain Mobility
Chief Growth Officer → President Sustain Moblty, 2022
President Sustain Moblty → President Sustain Mobility, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$483K (2020) → $507K (2024)
Joan Wills
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ying PhD
Director
Vice President Aerospace → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Curran
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lee Gambone
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian K. Trybend
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $513K (2024)
Christopher M. Ciuca
Vice President Professional Engagement
Vice President of Programs → Vice President Prof. Engagement, 2022
Vice President Prof. Engagement → Vice President Professional Engagement, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $281K (2024)
David A. Kurywchak
Vice President Customer Experience
Vice President of Sales & Service → Vice President Customer Experience, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$283K (2020) → $347K (2024)
John Tintinalli
General Manager Europe
Commty Engage Bus Development Manager → General Manager Europe, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$248K (2020) → $324K (2024)
Richard E. Wilkie
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$308K (2020) → $551K (2024)
David Pazzaglia
Vice President of It
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$290K (2024)
Elizabeth Jones
Chief Human Resource Officer
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$367K (2024)
Todd Zarfos
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President & Chair, 2023
President & Chair → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Nicholson
Vice President Automotive
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audley Brown
Vice President Commercial Vehicle
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Payne
Vice President Aerospace
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Andrea
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ireland
President Elect
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Andrew Jeffers (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Melinda Rombold (2020–2023) — Chief Hr Officer
- Former: Michael Weinert (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Raman Venkatesh (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President & COO
- Former: Srinivasa Srinath PhD (2021–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: David D. Struth (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Finance
- Former: Greg Bradley (2022–2023) — Chief General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Jeff Hemphill (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Rhonda Walthall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Varick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Edward Washington (2020–2021) — Vice President Automotive
- Former: Pascal Joly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anil Bonigala (2021) — Director of Software Engineer
- Former: Emilie Delo (2021) — Assistant General Cnsl & Director Legal Svcs
- Former: Lori Gatmaitan (2021) — Executive Director-Sae Fndn
- Former: David Weil (2020) — Director of Events
- Former: Jack Pokrzywa (2020) — Ground Vehicle Standards Director
- Former: Landon Sproull (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Mascarenas (2020) — Immediate Past President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $925K, to David L Schutt PHD (CEO/Act EVP/COO (Thru 05/2024)). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about SAE International
How much does SAE International give each year?
SAE International gave $352K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $366K across 26 grants.
What is SAE International's typical grant size?
SAE International's median grant in 2024 was $8,600, and its average grant was $10,681, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from SAE International that year got $10K on average.
Where does SAE International give grants?
SAE International's top state is Massachusetts, with 9% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were South Dakota (7%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does SAE International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on SAE International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (33 grants).
Who are SAE International's largest grantees?
SAE International's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($25,000), Georgia Institute of Technology ($20,000) and University of North Carolina ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($50,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SAE International?
SAE International reported $110.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $95.1M.
What does SAE International fund?
SAE International’s stated mission is “to advance mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity.” Its filing says the SAE Foundation administers funds for scholarships, awards recognizing innovation and leadership, and STEM education training and materials for PreK–12 teachers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SAE International?
SAE International has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sae.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is SAE International's EIN?
SAE International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1494402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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