National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN STEM THROUGH SKILLS-BASED TRAINING AND TARGETED SUPPORT EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION TO DRIVE INNOVATION, SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES, AND SHAPE THE FUTURE FOR ALL.
- Income
- $3.3 million
- Spending
- $5.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- 32 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 21
- Highest pay
- $429,946, president & ceo (end 12/2024)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 32.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2521 of 21 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
7 of 7Has a 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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)
- $3.3 million spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: NACME ADMINISTERS ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIOS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TALENT. THE PROGRAMS ARE STRUCTURED TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD STRONG ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, PERSISTENCE, AND DEMONSTRATED POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN RIGOROUS TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES. THROUGH THESE SCHOLARSHIPS, NACME CONNECTS CORPORATE PARTNERS WITH A HIGHLY CAPABLE PIPELINE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE TO INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT. THE INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SUPPORT DEGREE COMPLETION, AND STRENGTHEN CAREER READINESS WHILE REINFORCING A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENT ON CAMPUS. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOLARS, COMPLEMENTED BY A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, NACME'S SEARCHLIGHT CAREER CENTER SERVES AS A TALENT GATEWAY, FEATURING PROFILES OF SCHOLARS WHO ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING INTERNSHIPS AND EARLY-CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS.NACME STRENGTHENS PATHWAYS FROM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TO CAREERS BY CONNECTING SCHOLARS WITH INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS, AND FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. THROUGH SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS, NACME SUPPORTS WORKFORCE READINESS WHILE PROVIDING EMPLOYERS ACCESS TO A HIGH-PERFORMING, CAREER-READY TALENT PIPELINE.INFORMATION DISSEMINATION: NACME CONDUCTS MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INFORM AND ENGAGE KEY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES, CORPORATE PARTNERS, PUBLIC SECTOR ENTITIES, AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION USES DIGITAL PLATFORMS, PUBLICATIONS, CONVENINGS, AND MULTIMEDIA CHANNELS TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS, OUTCOMES, AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES RELATED TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT AWARENESS OF NACME'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES, AND RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND PROVIDE DATA-INFORMED RESOURCES THAT ASSIST STAKEHOLDERS IN STRENGTHENING TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE INITIATIVES.RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION: NACME CONDUCTS RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION TO ENSURE ITS PROGRAMS DELIVER MEASURABLE IMPACT AND REMAIN ALIGNED WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS. THROUGH DATA ANALYTICS, EXTERNAL EVALUATIONS, AND STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS, NACME IDENTIFIES THE FACTORS THAT DRIVE PERSISTENCE, DEGREE ATTAINMENT, AND CAREER SUCCESS IN TECHNICAL FIELDS. INSIGHTS INFORM CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACROSS SCHOLARSHIPS, ACCELERATOR EXPERIENCES, AND CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES. FINDINGS ARE SHARED THROUGH STUDIES, BRIEFS, IMPACT REPORTS, AND DASHBOARDS TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE PRACTICE, INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATION, AND WORKFORCE STRATEGY.ENGINEERING PUBLIC POLICY: NACME ENGAGES IN PUBLIC POLICY AND STAKEHOLDER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO INFORM DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CONVENES STAKEHOLDERS AND DEVELOPS POLICY BRIEFS, REPORTS, AND RELATED MATERIALS THAT EXAMINE ISSUES SUCH AS DEGREE ATTAINMENT, AFFORDABILITY, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE RESEARCH-BASED INSIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO EDUCATORS, EMPLOYERS, AND POLICYMAKERS AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN PATHWAYS TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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