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Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers

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 …

Society Of Tribologists And Lubrication

Science & Technology Park Ridge, IL EIN 362041016 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers

Homepage for the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

Founded
Headquarters
Park Ridge, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U99C
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U99C
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

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 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 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 89/100.

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.

Based on official tax filings, Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers has $3M 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 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.

No red flags have been detected for Society of Tribologists & Lubrication 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 Tribologists & Lubrication 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. 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.

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.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362041016, 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
$1M-$10M
0% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RE
Rebecca Lintow
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron G••••
Director
AN
Angela P••••••
Director
BI
Bill A•••••••
Director
BR
Brian H•••••••
Director
BR
Brian H••••
Director
DA
Dairene U•
Director
DA
David T•••••
Director
DO
Doug S••••••
Director
ED
Edward P S••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Elaine H•••••
Director
EV
Evan Z•••••••
Director
FA
Farrukh Q••••••
Director
HA
Hannes G••••••••••••
Director
HO
Hong L••••
PRESIDENT
JA
Jack M••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JA
Jason P••••••
Director
JO
John B•••••
Director
KA
Karen H•••••••••
Director
KE
Ken H•••
PRESIDENT
KE
Kevin D••••••
SECRETARY
KH
Khalid M••••
Director
KU
Kuldeep M•••••
Director
MA
Mandi J• M•••••••
Director
MA
Mandi M•••••••
Director
MI
Michael D•••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers This page 89 $3.4 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 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 - 119 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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 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, United States.
What is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers trustworthy?
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication 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 Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362041016.
What is Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers's website?
http://www.stle.org