American Society for Engineering
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds American Society for Engineering?
American Society for Engineering is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Lemelson Foundation ($1.0M), The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($800K), National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying ($225K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to American Society for Engineering between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemelson Foundation | $1,031,898 | 6 | 2022–2024 |
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | $800,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying | $225,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Northeastern University | $101,311 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Clark Charitable Foundation Inc | $89,625 | 1 | 2020 |
| Samueli Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Engineering Information Foundation Inc | $24,988 | 1 | 2024 |
| Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities | $20,741 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cache Corporation | $11,340 | 1 | 2025 |
| Visitor Development Fund Inc | $6,801 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2025) to $859K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $71K.
What grants has American Society for Engineering received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $53,295 |
| 2025 | Cache Corporation | GRANT FOR ASEE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM | $11,340 |
| 2025 | Visitor Development Fund Inc | SUPPORT FOR CONVENTION AND MEETINGS | $6,801 |
| 2024 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET LEARNING OUTCOMES IN DIVERSE ENGINEERING COURSES AND PROGRAMS BY SUPPORTING FACULTY CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS | $192,206 |
| 2024 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO FOSTER THE INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET LEARNING OUTCOMES IN DIVERSE ENGINEERING COURSES AND PROGRAMS BY SUPPORTING FACULTY CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $48,016 |
| 2024 | Engineering Information Foundation Inc | Global Communication Competency in Engineering- enhancing communication skills in engineering for global corporate success | $24,988 |
| 2023 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO INTEGRATE ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET SUSTAINABILITY LEARNING OUTCOMES IN DIVERSE COURSES AND PROGRAMS NATIONALLY. | $352,206 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET (EM) RESOURCES FOR ASEE MEMBERS | $250,000 |
| 2023 | National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying | SPONSORSHIP | $225,000 |
| 2023 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO INTEGRATE ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET LEARNING OUTCOMES IN DIVERSE ENGINEERING COURSES AND PROGRAMS. | $32,094 |
| 2022 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO INTEGRATE ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET SUSTAINABILITY LEARNING OUTCOMES IN DIVERSE COURSES AND PROGRAMS NATIONALLY. | $205,392 |
| 2022 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO INTEGRATE ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET LEARNING OUTCOMES IN DIVERSE ENGINEERING COURSES AND PROGRAMS. | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,741 |
| 2021 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE EM RESOURCES FOR ASEE MEMBERS | $400,000 |
| 2021 | Samueli Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE EM RESOURCES FOR ASEE MEMBERS | $150,000 |
| 2020 | Clark Charitable Foundation Inc | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | $89,625 |
| 2020 | Samueli Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Society for Engineering?
American Society for Engineering is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Lemelson Foundation ($1.0M), The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($800K), National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying ($225K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to American Society for Engineering between 2020–2025.
Who is American Society for Engineering's largest funder?
The Lemelson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Society for Engineering, with $1.0M across 6 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has American Society for Engineering received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to American Society for Engineering across 19 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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