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Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc

The society of petroleum engineers (spe) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production. Spe serves approximately 132,000 members in 146 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc

Discover the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the premier global organization for oil and gas professionals.

Founded
Headquarters
Richardson, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U030
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

The society of petroleum engineers (spe) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production. Spe serves approximately 132,000 members in 146 countries worldwide. Spe is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications, events, training courses and online resources at www.spe.org.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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 (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Richardson, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 752001539. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $41M in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 752001539. 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.

Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc is located in Richardson, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc has $41M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.

Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc 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 large organization. It has $41M in annual revenue. The organization has 179 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc. 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, Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Discover the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the premier global organization for oil and gas professionals. Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $41M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 752001539, 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
$10M-$100M
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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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
143

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Steven C B••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Local oil firms reviving idle wells to boost output-SPE - The Sun Nigeria
May 2026
thesun.ng
SPE Egypt Launches Workshop on Energy Innovation - Egypt Oil & Gas
Apr 2026
egyptoil-gas.com
Energia Calls for Stronger Policy Execution and Technology Enablement at SPE OLEF 2026 - Energy Focus Report
Apr 2026
www.energyfocusreport.com
Project InnerSpace and SPE Launch the Geothermal Resources Management System Initiative To Unlock Global Capital Markets
Mar 2026
jpt.spe.org
Project InnerSpace and Society of Petroleum Engineers Launch the Geothermal Resources Management System Initiative to Un
Mar 2026
www.morningstar.com
SPE Port Harcourt Section Plans Major Well Intervention Summit - Precedence Research
Mar 2026
www.precedenceresearch.com
SPE Geothermal Technical Section Launches New Digital Platform With Mobile App for iOS and Android - Society of Petroleu
Mar 2026
jpt.spe.org
SPE Leadership Statement on the Middle East - Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Mar 2026
jpt.spe.org
SPE Nigeria to chart path beyond 3m bpd at OLEF 2026 - EnviroNews Nigeria
Mar 2026
www.environewsnigeria.com
Leadership. Innovation. Collaboration. The 1st SPE Summit at AUIS - auis.edu.krd
Mar 2026
auis.edu.krd
Form filed
$41.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$37.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$33.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$33.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$45.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$42.8M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$57.2M revenue
FY2016
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 179 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 179 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 · 1984
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc

What is Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc?
Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Richardson, United States. Discover the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the premier global organization for oil and gas professionals.
When was Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc founded?
Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc was founded in 1984.
Who leads Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc?
Steven C Byrne serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc located?
Headquartered in Richardson, TX, United States.
What is Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc trustworthy?
Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 752001539.
What is Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc's website?
http://www.spe.org