American Association of Drilling Engineers New Orleans Chapter
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What it says it does
THE CHAPTER MEETINGS AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, CURRENT TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER INDUSTRY RELATED INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS GIVEN BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. THE GOLF TOURNAMENT ENABLED PRATICIPANTS FROM MANY AREAS OF THE COUNTRY TO DEVELOP CONTACTS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, CURRENT TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER INDUSTRY-RELATED INFORMATION. THE TOURNAMENT WAS OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS. THE FIN, FEATHER, FUR FESTIVAL PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE GENERAL UNITY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THE INDUSTRY IN A LESS FORMAL ATMOSPHERE THAN THE TECHNICAL PROGRAMS ALLOW. THE FESTIVAL IS ALSO USED TO PROMOTE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. THE FESTIVAL WAS OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS.
- Income
- $54,476
- Spending
- $75,799
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $34,500 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 14 ENGINEERING STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1992.
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 October 21, 2026.
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