National Engineers Week Foundation
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 12/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 32-0039097
Organization Overview
National Engineers Week Foundation, operating under the name Discovere, is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Discovere employed 8 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Discovere is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Discovere generated $2.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DISCOVERE IS THE BACKBONE ORGANIZATION BEHIND NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK (ESTABLISHED 1951), INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY (2001), WORLD ENGINEERING DAY (2016), THE PERSIST SERIES (2005), CHATS WITH CHANGE MAKERS (2020), AND THE FUTURE CITY COMPETITION (1993). OUR PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUTURE CITY COMPETITION:THE DISCOVERE FUTURE CITY COMPETITION IS A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM WHERE STUDENTS IN 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADES IMAGINE, RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND BUILD CITIES OF THE FUTURE. MORE THAN 67,000 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 1,200 SCHOOLS FROM 40 REGIONS ACROSS THE U.S. JOIN IN ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS OF ANY KIND. NOTABLY, APPROX. 7,500 ENGINEERS VOLUNTEER FOR THE COMPETITION AND ABOUT 225,000 SERVICE HOURS ARE GIVEN ANNUALLY TO DISCOVERE PROGRAMS.FUTURE CITY INVITES STUDENTS WORKING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS TO BUILD COMPUTER AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCALE MODELS OF CITIES OF TOMORROW. STUDENTS DEFEND THEIR DESIGNS BEFORE A PANEL OF ENGINEER JUDGES AND WRITE AN ESSAY ON A PREDETERMINED TOPIC. STUDENTS BEGIN THEIR WORK IN THE FALL AND PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL COMPETITIONS IN JANUARY. FIRST PLACE REGIONAL TEAMS WIN A TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR NATIONAL FINALS DURING NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK.
EDUCATION OUTREACH:ENGINEERS WEEK - THIS IS DISCOVERE'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM AND CATALYST FOR VOLUNTEERISM AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING AS WELL AS FOR PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND RECOGNITION OF ENGINEERS' CONTRIBUTIONS. ALL COLLEGES OF ENGINEERING IN THE U.S. CELEBRATE ENGINEERS WEEK AND IT IS PART OF A MULTITUDE OF WORKPLACE CULTURES. A NEW ENGINEERS WEEK THEME EACH YEAR HELPS DRIVE THE LOOK AND CONTENT FOR VOLUNTEER RESOURCES, MEDIA MESSAGES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IN REALITY, ENGINEERS WEEK OUTREACH OCCURS OVER SEVERAL MONTHS.CHATS WITH CHANGE MAKERS - OUR MONTHLY SERIES "CHATS WITH CHANGE MAKERS", HOSTED BY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR TIFFANY, INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO STEM PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE WORKING HARD TO CHANGE THE WORLD. TEACHERS AND PARENTS ARE INVITED TO TUNE-IN ALONG WITH THEIR STUDENTS TO MEET AN ENGINEER AND ASK QUESTIONS. AT THE END OF EACH SESSION, THE ENGINEER GUEST ISSUES A HANDS-ON STEM CHALLENGE THAT KIDS CAN DO AWAY FROM THEIR SCREENS.
INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING: INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING IS A TIME WHEN VOLUNTEERS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHERS ACT AS ROLE MODELS, FACILITATE ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES, AND SHOW GIRLS HOW ENGINEERS CHANGE OUR WORLD. DISCOVERE'S DESPITE THE ODDS RESEARCH FOUND THAT THIS SIMPLE FORMULA HELPS GIRLS DEVELOP AN INTEREST IN ENGINEERING, BUILDS THEIR CONFIDENCE IN THEIR PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, AND CREATES A STEM IDENTITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kodi J Verhalen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Jans Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Best Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Dominquez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Malika Grayson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dogoodery Production Work | 6/29/23 | $383,629 |
Global Strategy Group Llc Research | 6/29/23 | $179,000 |
Red Swan Website/cms Work | 6/29/23 | $163,641 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,550,429 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,550,429 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,000 |
| Investment income | $21,455 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$29,160 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,018 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,554,742 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,974 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,919 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $338,687 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,907 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,519 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,583 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,211 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,553 |
| Fees for services: Other | $697,042 |
| Advertising and promotion | $113,152 |
| Office expenses | $2,628 |
| Information technology | $21,583 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $99,092 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $236,971 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $166,336 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,140 |
| Insurance | $13,591 |
| All other expenses | $5,945 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,284,436 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,672 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $737,738 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $529,212 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $55,633 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,599 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,021,221 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,591,075 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,646 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $134,065 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $222,711 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,870,803 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $497,561 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,591,075 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Engineers Week Foundation has awarded $12,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LIONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: FUTURE CITY FINALS AWARD | $5,000 |
WARWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: FUTURE CITY FINALS AWARD | $7,500 |