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American Society of Mechanical Engineers

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ("ASME") IS TO ADVANCE ENGINEERING FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY.

The American Society Of Mechanical

Science & Technology New York, NY EIN: 131623899 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME offers significant resources, engineering standards, & career-enhancing opportunities for multidisciplinary engineering Globally.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U030
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

The mission of the american society of mechanical engineers ("asme") is to advance engineering for the benefit of humanity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Society of Mechanical Engineers has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1880, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1880 and has been operating for 146 years. Its EIN is 131623899. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131623899. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1880 and has been active for 146 years. Its registered address is Two Park Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, American Society of Mechanical Engineers has $160M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $160M in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Society of Mechanical Engineers. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Society of Mechanical Engineers holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

ASME offers significant resources, engineering standards, & career-enhancing opportunities for multidisciplinary engineering Globally. American Society of Mechanical Engineers is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1880.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to American Society of Mechanical Engineers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131623899, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
428

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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William G•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$160.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$115.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$95.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$102.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$109.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$101.0M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$96.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$98.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$101.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$102.4M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 99 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1880
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Society of Mechanical Engineers

What is American Society of Mechanical Engineers?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. ASME offers significant resources, engineering standards, & career-enhancing opportunities for multidisciplinary engineering Globally.
When was American Society of Mechanical Engineers founded?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers was founded in 1880.
Who leads American Society of Mechanical Engineers?
William Garofalo serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Where is American Society of Mechanical Engineers located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is American Society of Mechanical Engineers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Society of Mechanical Engineers trustworthy?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Society of Mechanical Engineers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131623899.
What is American Society of Mechanical Engineers's website?
https://www.asme.org