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American Institute of Mining Metallurgical and Petroleum Engine

EIN 61-1855149 · San Ramon, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AIME SUPPORTS ITS MEMBER SOCIETIES BY EXERCISING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, DISTRIBUTING FUNDS, FACILITATING INTERACTION WITH THE COMMUNITY, (CONTINUED ON SCH 0)

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
43.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 43.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 8 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. AIME provides grants to encourage collaboration among the member SOCIETIES AND SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT CUT ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES.
  2. $292,927 spent. AIME provides support to the Member Societies for their award of scholarships, as well as certain medals and awards, including honorary membership. MANY AWARDS CARRY THE NAMESAKE OF ICONS WITHIN THE AIME DISCIPLINES OF MINING, METALLURGICAL, AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, THE STEEL AND IRON INDUSTRY, AND MATERIALS SCIENCE. AIME ALSO PROVIDES THE MEMBER SOCIETIES THE ANNUAL INCOME FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS DISTINGUISHED LECTURERS, STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND THE TECHNICAL LIBRARIES.
  3. $51,330 spent. AIME has a unique position in the engineering and scientific communities; IT IS A LIAISON BETWEEN ITS MEMBER SOCIETIES AND THE RELEVANT ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC communities. AIME represents its member societies at joint functions and connects THEM TO THE COMMUNITIES, SHARING BEST PRACTICES, AND SUPPORTING OTHER COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO WORK JOINTLY FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF THE PROFESSION AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE. LINE 4d, PROGRAM SERVICE ------------------------- Legacy preservation & promotion: AIME LEADS SPECIAL PROJECTS TO HONOR AND ENHANCE THE LEGACY OF THE MINING AND METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY, INCLUDING THE ARCHIVE AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS, HISTORICAL INFORMATION SHARING ON MILESTONES, AND THE CAPTURE AND RECOGNITION OF RELATED, ORAL HISTORY.

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 November 6, 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 January 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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