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National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Inc

EIN 52-1857626 · Chicago, IL

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COUNCIL SERVES TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND, AS THE NATIONAL VOICE FOR PRACTICING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO SAFE, SUSTAINABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE BUILDINGS, BRIDGES AND OTHER STRUCTURES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
  1. ANNUAL SUMMIT - THE COUNCIL HOSTS AN ANNUAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUMMIT WHIH DRAWS THE THOSE IN THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIELD TOGETHER FOR THE BEST PRACTICAL EDUCATION, A DYNAMIC TRADE SHOW AND COMPELLING PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING AT AN EVENT DESIGNED TO ADVANCE THE INDUSTRY. THE SUMMIT ALSO HONORS THE BEST OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING WITH THE EXCELLENCE IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AWARDS RECOGNIZING INGENUITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, IN ADDITION TO HIGHLIGHTING MEMBERS WHO HAVE PROVIDED OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION.
  2. CONTINUING EDUCATION - THE COUNCIL OFFERS ITS MEMBERS A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SPECIFIC TO THE PRACTICE OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, TAUGHT BY LEADERS IN THE FIELD, INCLUDING LIVE AND RECORDED WEBINARS, A STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING EXAM REVIEW & REFRESHER COURSE, AND PUBLICATION SEMINARS.
  3. COMMITTEES - THE COUNCIL HAS A VARIETY OF COMMITTEES THAT WORK TO FURTHER THE ITS MISSION TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF STANDARD OF PRACTICE OF THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROFESSION THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE AN IDENTIFIABLE RESOURCE FOR THOSE NEEDING COMMUNICATION WITH THE PROFESSION. THESE COMMITTEES INCLUDE THOSE FOR ACADEMIA-PRACTICE PARTNERSHIPS, CODE ADVISORY, COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, RESILIENCE, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SEER), STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ENGAGEMENT AND EQUITY (SE3), STRUCTURAL LICENSURE, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, AND YOUNG MEMBER SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 2025.

    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 1994.

    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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