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Society of Plastics Engineers

The mission of the South Texas Section is to promote scientific & engineering knowledge relating to plastics.

Society of Plastics Engineers South Texas Section

Science & Technology Kansas City, MO EIN 746062884 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Society of Plastics Engineers

Society of Plastics Engineers is a science technology organization based in CROCKER, United States. Annual revenue: $417K. EIN: 746062884.

Founded
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U42C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Mission

The mission of the South Texas Section is to promote scientific & engineering knowledge relating to plastics.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U42C
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 70%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society of Plastics Engineers is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 746062884. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $522K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Society of Plastics Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 Plastics Engineers is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society of Plastics Engineers has $522K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society of Plastics 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 small organization. It has $522K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Society of Plastics 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 Plastics Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Society of Plastics Engineers profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Society of Plastics Engineers is a science technology organization based in CROCKER, United States. Annual revenue: $417K. EIN: 746062884. Society of Plastics Engineers is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Society of Plastics Engineers's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $522K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Society of Plastics Engineers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society of Plastics Engineers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 746062884, 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
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Leadership

PE
Peter Lauzon
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Donna D••••
Treasurer
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Fernando C••••••••••••••
Secretary
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Inman B••••••
President
JA
Janell H•••••
Section Coordinator
JA
Jason B•••
President Elect
PE
Peter L•••••
Treasurer
PR
Preston M•••••••
President
RI
Richard K•••••
Treasurer
TO
Tom W••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Society of Plastics Engineers This page 89 $521,707 -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Equine Science Society Inc 89 $236,281 81%
Washington State Academy of Sciences 89 $218,480 39%
International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers 89 $938,192 -
Atlantic Shark Institute 89 $164,394 96%

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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Society of Plastics Engineers

What is Society of Plastics Engineers?
Society of Plastics Engineers is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kansas City, United States. Society of Plastics Engineers is a science technology organization based in CROCKER, United States. Annual revenue: $417K. EIN: 746062884.
When was Society of Plastics Engineers founded?
Society of Plastics Engineers was founded in 1948.
Who leads Society of Plastics Engineers?
Peter Lauzon serves as Treasurer.
Where is Society of Plastics Engineers located?
Headquartered in Kansas City, United States.
What is Society of Plastics Engineers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society of Plastics Engineers trustworthy?
Society of Plastics Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Plastics Engineers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 746062884.
What is Society of Plastics Engineers's website?
http://spe-stx.org