National Society of Black Engineers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Our chapter strives to fulfill the mission by: 1. Exposing K-12 students to STEM by partnering with local non-profit organizations and targeted program development 2. Serve as a source of mentorship and professional guidance for local collegiate students 3. Invest into the personal and professional development of our membership
- Income
- $2,461
- Spending
- $31,213
- Reserves
- 22.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 67%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 July 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 (3)
- $8,865 spent. FreshStart: FreshStart 2024 Highlights By The Numbers 198 registrants 89 Students 64 Volunteers 45 Parents. 108 Attendees 48 Students 26 Volunteers 21 Parents 6 Student Workshops 3 Parent Workshops 15 Giveaways in-person event
- $3,242 spent. Summer Intern Mixer: We're celebrating the summer interns that came to Austin in-person! Join us for food, fun, and games. This event you'll be able to meet Austin Professionals, Summer Interns , and our NSBE AP executive board members.2025 Summer Intern Highlights By The Numbers 1 Intern Mixer @ DirdieBirdie
- $5,512 spent. Engineering Day: This event serves to expose students to the opportunities available going into the STEM fields. NSBE AP selects 50+ high school students and they are bussed to a number of local engineering companies. The goal is to provide hands-on experience of the day in the life of an engineer.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on December 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2018.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 July 2026.
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 2019.
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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