EIN 73-1023474

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
52
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
AISES promotes science and engineering opportunities for Native American youth through education, training, and an annual national conference.
Total revenues
$9,273,961
2022
Total expenses
$9,794,112
2022
Total assets
$4,551,980
2022
Num. employees
52
2022

Program areas at American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Pre-college programs:the focus of aises's pre-college programs is to build awareness and increase retention in k-12 stem by providing native k-12 students, parents, and educators exposure and access to quality curriculum, programs, and opportunities to interest and engage them in stem.
Events and leadership:aises produces large scale events for its members and others that serve as a forum for networking, learning, leadership, and professional development training, and sharing of research and best practices in stem fields. High school students have the opportunity to attend events and to gain exposure to stem activities at an annual stem day event. College students and professionals are exposed to potential employers along with resume support and interview opportunities. All events offer a cultural component which makes aises events unique.
Other programs:business development and marketing:business development at aises focuses on establishing and building partnerships with organizations that assist aises in accomplishing it mission to advance opportunities for indigenous people in stem studies and careers. Aises develops innovative stem focused programming and secures resources that provide students and professionals with access to critical educational and career development opportunities.aises marketing efforts center on the promotion and positioning of aises as an industry leader in stem and a "family" that offers support for indigenous people in these and related fields. Public education and communications:aises utilizes an array of communications strategies and resources to educate the public, tribes, schools, nonprofits, corporations, foundations, and government agencies about the need for increased stem education and career opportunities for native people. Aises also conducts outreach to indigenous people and tribes to promote the importance of stem.membership and chapter management:aises membership is open to students, professionals, and retirees. It is about connecting and relating with others, sharing stories, engaging in reciprocal relationships, gaining resources, and advancing educational and professional goals. Aises college, professional, and tribal chapters are located across north america and made up of aises members. The primary objectives of chapters are to enrich the professional, educational, service, and social needs of the membership. Chapters emphasize stem education and professions as a tool that will facilitate personal and professional growth opportunities through professional development, mentor programs, leadership training, and event participation.college programs:the focus of aises's college programs is to increase access to and success in stem higher education by providing financial and academic support and opportunities to native college students to increase the numbers of successful native stem majors. Additionally, aises offers internship opportunities to explore careers with corporations and federal agencies.professional development programs:aises utilizes a variety of programs to support stem education and career training and development through financial, academic, professional, and cultural support to indigenous peoples of north america and the pacific islands. We build and leverage partnerships with tribes, schools, nonprofits, corporations, foundations, and government agencies to support these programs.strategic initiatives and research:the focus of aises' strategic initiatives and research is to identify and leverage strategic partnerships and conduct research in stem issues specific to native people by identifying the challenges and successes in native stem education and workforce development through research, data collection, and partnerships with other key stem stakeholders.

Who funds American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF)Support and Increase Graduation in Stem Higher Education of Indigenous Students.$500,000
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Enable the Organization To Achieve Its Mission of Increasing the Representation of Indigenous Peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Studies and Careers By Providing General Operating Support$212,500
The Christensen FundGeneral Operating Support$200,000
...and 34 more grants received totalling $1,564,647

Personnel at American Indian Science and Engineering Society

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah EchohawkChief Executive Officer$259,351
William McIntyreChief Financial Officer$112,994
Rubin HernandezChief Technology Officer$115,166
Kellie Jewett-FernandezVice President of Business Development$150,030
Kathy DeerinwaterChief Program Officer$124,129
...and 33 more key personnel

Financials for American Indian Science and Engineering Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,094,185
Program services$974,444
Investment income and dividends$15,393
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$11,004
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,902
Miscellaneous revenues$177,033
Total revenues$9,273,961

Form 990s for American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-12-04990View PDF
2022-122023-11-02990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 33 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $212,500 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF)
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6321 Riverside Plaza LN NW Unit A
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Metro area
Albuquerque, NM
County
Bernalillo County, NM
Website URL
aises.org/ 
Phone
(505) 765-1052
Facebook page
aises.org 
Twitter profile
@aises 
IRS details
EIN
73-1023474
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0149678
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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