Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers
Society Of Tribologists And Lubrication
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To advance the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering in order to foster innovation, improve the performance of equipment and products, conserve resources, and protect the environment.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
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- Established in 1944, it predates 93% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SOCIETY OF TRIBOLOGISTS & LUBRICATION ENGINEERS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership & board
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25 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 119 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Park Ridge, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1944 and has been operating for 82 years. Its EIN is 362041016. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 119 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's Executive Director, Rebecca Lintow, received $215,373 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Homepage for the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1944.
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 119 disclosed officers and directors.
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362041016. 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 Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers is located in Park Ridge, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1944 and has been active for 82 years.
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Quick facts about Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers
- What is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers?
- Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Park Ridge, United States. Homepage for the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
- When was Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers founded?
- Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers was founded in 1944.
- Who leads Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers?
- Rebecca Lintow serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers located?
- Headquartered in Park Ridge, IL, United States.
- What is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $3.4 million. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers trustworthy?
- Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers 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 Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362041016.
- What is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's website?
- http://www.stle.org