Oklahoma Engineering Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To further STEM education in Oklahoma and increase the number of engineering professionals living and working in the state.
- Income
- $169,891
- Spending
- $130,087
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 41.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $76,125, executive dir.
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: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 41.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 86 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $80,562 spent. The Oklahoma Engineering Fair OEF pioneered the Oklahoma Engineering Fair in 1981, to give middle school and high school students a chance to become familiar with the engineering field. At the time, it was a new concept for students. Today, the fair is held every spring at Science Museum of Oklahoma. It brings together students, teachers, professors, engineering societies and the business community to give students an introduction to engineering and related principles. Students are also given the opportunity to showcase their creativity in engineering construction and design through various categories of competition including a bridge competition; rubber band powered vehicle competition; drone competition; tower competition; electric motor competition; ping pong launcher competition and wacky wonders competition. Prestigious cash prizes are given to winners. In recent years, we have expanded the competition to include a software challenge and an animals and engineering challenge. MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma In 1983, OEF introduced Oklahoma to the national MATHCOUNTS program, the longest-running national mathematics competition for middle school students. Open to all middle schools in the state, the Oklahoma MATHCOUNTS program has impacted thousands of middle school students over four decades. (This does not include the countless students impacted by the free curriculum we provide to schools.) It is a premier program that fosters highly advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills that students need to become innovators and leaders and to help keep Oklahoma competitive in an increasingly technology-driven economy.MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma holds three to five regional MATHCOUNTS competitions every year in coordination with local schools and universities. The top winners from each region advance to the state competition. The state competition brings together dozens of Oklahoma's top mathletes who compete in all-day rounds. The four top finishers take the four highly coveted positions on Oklahoma's national MATHCOUNTS team. This team represents Oklahoma at the national competition. ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe Oklahoma Engineering Foundation provides annual scholarships to Oklahoma students pursuing engineering degrees. The program promotes interest in engineering careers, supports academic achievement and helps strengthen the states future engineering workforce. OEF manages the application process, reviews submissions through a volunteer committee of professional engineers and awards scholarships funded by partner organizations and individual donors. Scholarships are granted directly to students enrolled in accredited engineering programs.YOUTH AMBASSADOR BOARDThe Oklahoma Engineering Foundation operates a Youth Ambassador Board that engages high school students in leadership, engineering awareness and community service. The program introduces students to engineering careers, provides mentorship from professional engineers and offers hands-on STEM outreach opportunities. Ambassadors assist with OEF events, promote engineering education in their schools and communities and develop leadership and communication skills through structured activities and service projects.LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRSThe Oklahoma Engineering Foundation monitors state and federal policy issues that affect engineering education, workforce development and STEM programming in Oklahoma. OEF provides nonpartisan information to policymakers, educates stakeholders on the importance of engineering and supports legislation that strengthens STEM education and professional pathways. Activities include tracking bills, preparing issue briefs, and engaging with partners to promote policies that expand access to engineering opportunities for students and teachers.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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