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Ieee Foundation Inc

EIN 23-7310664 · Piscataway, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To expand the IEEE charitable body of work by inspiring philanthropic engagement that ignites a donor's innermost interests and values.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
36.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,250
Highest pay
$645,710, assistant treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $2.8 million spent. ENERGIZE: Energizing innovation by celebrating technological and academic excellence through the presentation of peer-to-peer recognitions (medals, awards, and service recognitions) to hundreds of individuals for life-transforming work and IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society of IEEE, where the importance of scholarship, character, and attitude are emphasized. (Expenses $ 342,872 including grants of $ 336,860) ENGAGE: Engaging a wider audience in appreciating the value and importance of engineering and technology through the work of the IEEE History Center to record, archive, and educate the public about the nature of technology and its relationship, both past and present, to society as well as the Life Members Fund, which supports new and exciting opportunities for young engineers and to keep Life Members active. (Expenses $ 1,000 including grants of $ 1,000) FUTURE: Looking beyond our lifetime to share the destiny of future generations, by ensuring future generations have sufficient and appropriate educational and inspirational programs and services to lay the foundation now. Programs include IEEE WIE and the IEEE Foundation Fund.
  2. $1.1 million spent. EDUCATE: Educating the next generation of innovators and engineers by nourishing students through academic opportunities: scholarships, fellowships, travel grants, mentoring, and introducing pre-university students to STEM and the history of technology with classroom curriculum, hands-on experiences, and interactive workshops. Programs include the IEEE PES Scholarship PLUS Initiative, IEEE REACH, TryEngineering, and Science Kits for Public Libraries.
  3. $971,095 spent. ILLUMINATE: Illuminating the possibilities of technology to address global challenges through the delivery and deployment of innovative sustainable projects that bring electricity, communication, education, and hope throughout the world. Programs include IEEE Smart Village, EPICS in IEEE, and IEEE Move Global. (Expenses $ 342,872 including grants of $ 336,860) ENGAGE: Engaging a wider audience in appreciating the value and importance of engineering and technology through the work of the IEEE History Center to record, archive, and educate the public about the nature of technology and its relationship, both past and present, to society as well as the Life Members Fund, which supports new and exciting opportunities for young engineers and to keep Life Members active. (Expenses $ 1,000 including grants of $ 1,000) FUTURE: Looking beyond our lifetime to share the destiny of future generations, by ensuring future generations have sufficient and appropriate educational and inspirational programs and services to lay the foundation now. Programs include IEEE WIE and the IEEE Foundation Fund.
  4. $342,872 spent. ENGAGE: Engaging a wider audience in appreciating the value and importance of engineering and technology through the work of the IEEE History Center to record, archive, and educate the public about the nature of technology and its relationship, both past and present, to society as well as the Life Members Fund, which supports new and exciting opportunities for young engineers and to keep Life Members active.
  5. $1,000 spent. FUTURE: Looking beyond our lifetime to share the destiny of future generations, by ensuring future generations have sufficient and appropriate educational and inspirational programs and services to lay the foundation now. Programs include IEEE WIE and the IEEE Foundation Fund.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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