United Engineering Foundation Inc
United Engineering Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $705K. Net investment income was $509K.
United Engineering Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: United Engineering Foundation Inc gave $705K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,371
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $117,562
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $126,545
- Total assets
- $21,036,658
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Engineering Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Engineering Foundation Inc
Who United Engineering Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WGBH Educational Foundation ($150K). Together the top 6 received $705K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 16 grants of 33 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Engineering Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $696K (2021) to $898K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH Educational Foundation Boston, MA | GBH Wombats Season 2 | $150,000 |
| Society of Hispanic Profesional Eng City of Industry, CA | Equipping Parents - Support You Student's Success | $138,800 |
| National Engineers Week Foundation Alexandria, VA | Chats with Change Makers: Welcoming Everyone to Engineering | $135,500 |
| Society of American Military Engine Alexandria, VA | STEM Pathways for Indigenous Youth: Going Further | $117,590 |
| American Society of Civil Engineers Reston, VA | J.e.d.I. Best practices in the engineering workforce summitimplementation of educational framework for a successful career in engineering roadmap - phase ii | $100,163 |
| Aiche Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Increasing engagement for the fosssi initiativeai-professional society leadership in addressing oportunities and responsibilities | $63,318 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,036,658 | $631,228 | $926,090 | $705,371 | 6 | $804,133 | $509,271 | $1,021,571 |
| 2023 | $19,495,113 | $440,773 | $940,145 | $735,199 | 6 | $853,719 | $369,035 | $921,089 |
| 2022 | $17,618,284 | $396,576 | $1,101,767 | $897,654 | 10 | $1,018,536 | $322,652 | $956,140 |
| 2021 | $22,148,977 | $5,454,380 | $972,832 | $696,370 | 1 | $820,676 | $5,268,542 | $1,001,517 |
| 2020 | $20,449,629 | $701,772 | $1,027,523 | $776,033 | 10 | — | $550,028 | $895,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Engineering Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Engineering Foundation Inc is led by Patrick J. Natale, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick J. Natale
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Robert D. Stevens
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Soukup
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Welby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Smith III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene S. Schuster
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Deborah L. Grubbe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Roland L. Moreau
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ronald E. Ashburn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
J. Robert Sims
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Jefferies
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chrstine Seymour (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Garry Warren (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: George Luxbacher (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Howard Michel (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: June C. Wispelwey (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $109K, to Patrick J Natale (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about United Engineering Foundation Inc
How much does United Engineering Foundation Inc give each year?
United Engineering Foundation Inc gave $705K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $735K across 6 grants.
What is United Engineering Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
United Engineering Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $126,545, and its average grant was $117,562, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Engineering Foundation Inc give grants?
United Engineering Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does United Engineering Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on United Engineering Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Engineering Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
United Engineering Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include WGBH Educational Foundation ($150,000), Society of Hispanic Profesional Eng ($138,800) and National Engineers Week Foundation ($135,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Engineering Foundation Inc?
United Engineering Foundation Inc reported $21.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $804K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is United Engineering Foundation Inc?
United Engineering Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $21.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is United Engineering Foundation Inc's EIN?
United Engineering Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6162675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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