SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division
Provide educational and technical programs for the coloring of plastics industry. This includes running technical conferences, supporting local universities and providing scholarships for students
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division at a glance
In short: SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,000
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,535,686
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Society of Plastics Engineers ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $38K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Plastics Engineers Danbury, CT | PlastiVan program | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,535,686 | $267,582 | $298,287 | $35,000 | 1 | $1,652 |
| 2024 | $1,326,240 | $320,414 | $286,991 | $37,998 | 1 | $3,016 |
| 2023 | $1,078,880 | $269,067 | $327,037 | $37,315 | 1 | $1,657 |
| 2022 | $948,231 | $214,350 | $287,219 | $35,000 | 1 | $1,275 |
| 2021 | $1,169,166 | $104,357 | $116,640 | $35,000 | 1 | $2,144 |
About SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division
Based on IRS filings
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Verona, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division is led by George Iannuzzi, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 30 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Iannuzzi
Chairman
Finance Chair → Chair-Elect, 2024
Chair-Elect → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
TJ Stubbs
Finance Chair
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Finance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Smeltzer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Puckerin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Mulholland
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles DePew
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Treat
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Balthazar
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Ladson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Drusda
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Figaniak
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Carlson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ryan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tyler
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2023
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Billiter
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes Landazuri
Director
Councilor → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Aumann
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Heitzman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Esker
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Coleman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Howie
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Gehres
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Chin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Singleton
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Unur Ege Onar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Prosapio
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Becker
Councilor
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Councilor, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Williamson
Chair-Elect
Secretary → Finance Chair, 2024
Finance Chair → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Tanner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brian West (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Freshwater (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Willis (2021–2024) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Andrew Smith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Breeze Briggs (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ed Ford (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Martelli (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Serdar (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division
How much does SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division give each year?
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $38K across 1 grant.
How large is SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division?
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $268K.
What is SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division?
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Verona, KY. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division operate?
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division's EIN?
SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Color and Appearance Division's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2004432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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