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Society of American Military Engineers

The mission of the society of american military engineers (same) is to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among …

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Rochelle Park, NJ EIN 510179276 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Society of American Military Engineers

We are the premier professional engineering association in the united states for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is to unite a/e/c entities and individuals in the public and private sector so that we can prepare for and overcome natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad. We are the premier professional engineering association in the united states for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is to unite a/e/c entities and individuals in the public and …

Founded
Headquarters
Rochelle Park, NJ
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Mission

The mission of the society of american military engineers (same) is to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector engineers, and related professionals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 12%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($47,939)
100% to programs beats the peer average (12%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society of American Military Engineers is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Rochelle Park, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 510179276. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $51K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Society of American Military Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.

Society of American Military Engineers is located in Rochelle Park, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society of American Military Engineers has $51K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 12% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society of American Military Engineers is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $51K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Society of American Military 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.

Society of American Military Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 12%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are the premier professional engineering association in the united states for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is to unite a/e/c entities and individuals in the public and private sector so that we can prepare for and overcome natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad. We are the premier professional engineering association in the united states for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is... Society of American Military Engineers is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Society of American Military Engineers's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 12%. Its annual revenue of $51K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Society of American Military Engineers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society of American Military Engineers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510179276, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

KA
Karen Ashton
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BO
Bob J••••••
SECRETARY
CO
Col D•••• W•••
PRESIDENT
DA
Dana P••••••••
2ND VICE PRE
ED
Edward B•••••
1ST VICE PRE
HA
Harry B••••
TREASURER
KA
Karen A•••••
Treasurer
SA
Sarah C•••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Society of American Military Engineers - travelportland.com
May 2026
www.travelportland.com
Day 2 of Guam Industry Forum 2024 - guampdn.com
May 2026
www.guampdn.com
18th CONS and Society of American Military Engineers Japan Post hosts Okinawa Vendor Symposium - Stripes Okinawa
Mar 2026
okinawa.stripes.com
18th CONS and Society of American Military Engineers Japan Post hosts the Okinawa Vendor Symposium - DVIDS
Mar 2026
www.dvidshub.net
SAME Japan Post Scholarship Announcement - Stripes Japan
Feb 2026
japan.stripes.com
Brandywine student receives Society of American Military Engineers scholarship - The Pennsylvania State University
Feb 2026
www.psu.edu
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Advancing Partnerships: USACE JED Spotlights Project Growth at SAME Japan Event - army.mil
Dec 2025
www.army.mil
Goetz Highlights Strategy and Investments at SAME Indo-Pacific Summit 2025 - army.mil
Sep 2025
www.army.mil
APS-2 worksite in Poland plays host to 719th MCB, Society of American Military Engineers - army.mil
Aug 2025
www.army.mil
Coast Guard says industry collaboration key to achieving Force Design 2028 - United States Coast Guard (.mil)
May 2025
www.mycg.uscg.mil
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Society of American Military Engineers This page 86 $50,659 100%
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
Clark County Food Bank 89 $27.0 million 0%
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 89 $34.4 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Society of American Military Engineers

What is Society of American Military Engineers?
Society of American Military Engineers is a disaster relief supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rochelle Park, United States. We are the premier professional engineering association in the united states for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is to unite a/e/c entities and individuals in the public and private sector so that we can prepare for and overcome natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad. We are the premier professional engineering association in the united states for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is to unite a/e/c entities and individuals in the public and private sector so that we can prepare for and overcome natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad.
When was Society of American Military Engineers founded?
Society of American Military Engineers was founded in 2019.
Who leads Society of American Military Engineers?
Karen Ashton serves as Treasurer.
Where is Society of American Military Engineers located?
Headquartered in Rochelle Park, United States.
What is Society of American Military Engineers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society of American Military Engineers trustworthy?
Society of American Military Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Society of American Military Engineers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510179276.
What is Society of American Military Engineers's website?
http://www.same.org