Nonprofit · EIN 52-1190664
NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,264,632 | $4,970,330 | -$1,705,698 | $23,507,894 | $6,264,060 | $17,243,834 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,758,047 | $5,690,581 | $1,067,466 | $26,226,948 | $8,647,788 | $17,579,160 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,497,703 | $4,054,093 | -$556,390 | $22,977,100 | $8,309,079 | $14,668,021 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,617,401
- Program service revenue
- $788,066
- Investment income
- $345,790
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$486,625
- Other revenue
- -$486,625
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,979,023
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $752,728
- Other salaries and wages
- $968,883
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,021,697
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $199,831
- Occupancy
- $27,180
- Travel
- $31,856
- Depreciation
- $73,011
- Program services (functional)
- $3,319,014
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,080,568
- Fundraising (functional)
- $570,748
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,226,948
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,507,894
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,264,060
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,243,834
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $994,739
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,319,137
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,251,946
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,991,888
- Gross receipts
- $4,330,627
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE LEZAMA | PRESIDENT & CEO (END 12/2024) Officer | 40 | $388,067 | $41,879 |
| CARMEN SIDBURY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $189,195 | $23,828 |
| CHRISTOPHER GREAVES | SR. DIRECTOR, DEVT. & EXTERNAL Key employee | 40 | $171,398 | $28,467 |
| JAMI JOYER | SR. DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AT NACME Key employee | 40 | $177,112 | $22,388 |
| DENISE ELLIS | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,946 | $39,331 |
| KEVIN DAVIS-SMITH | PROG. DIR., PROF. DEV. & EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,494 | $17,698 |
| SHAMIRA REDD | SENIOR MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,762 | $0 |
| KEVIN EDWARDS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE FIEDLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN M KESSING | CORPORATE SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL EPANE-OSUALA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENE BILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYLENE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE GUNDY POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL STENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORI MARINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| OBED LOUISSAINT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| OSCAR BARTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROD PALMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTONIO TOFT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| COLE SINKFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASPREET SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PERERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ORLANDO TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TSU-JAE KING LIU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REGGIE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PATRISE HAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRENNON MARCANO | PRESIDENT & CEO (FROM 01/2025) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE LEZAMA | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $290,258 | $41,879 |
| CARMEN SIDBURY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,198 | $23,828 |
| CHRISTOPHER GREAVES | SENIOR DIRECTOR, DVPMT AND Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,030 | $28,467 |
| JAMI JOYER | SR. DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,065 | $22,388 |
| KEVIN DAVIS-SMITH | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PROF DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,671 | $17,698 |
| KEVIN EDWARDS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE FIEDLER | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN M KESSING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI FALLS | TREASURER /DIRECTOR START 9/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL EPANE-OSUALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA K WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BUNSZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK E RUSSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENE BILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYLENE H PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE GUNDY POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS MANTAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL STENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN L ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNEY B GREEN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSETTA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LELAND WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA DUCHARME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURINE LEMBESIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OBED LOUISSAINT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OSCAR BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRISE HAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SURESH MOTHIKURU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL BILLINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE LEZAMA | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $290,258 | $42,837 |
| CARMEN SIDBURY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $165,198 | $22,297 |
| CHRISTOPHER GREAVES | SENIOR DIRECTOR, DVPMT AND EXT. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,145 | $14,142 |
| DENISE ELLIS | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,454 | $35,727 |
| OBED D LOUISSAINT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN EDWARDS | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN M KESSING | SECRETARY - EXOFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA DUCHARME | TREASURER /DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRISE HAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BUNSZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE FIEDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSETTA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LELAND WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENE BILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL BILLINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS MANTAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURINE LEMBESIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SURESH MOTHIKURU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE GUNDY POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN GARDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN L ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNEY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK E RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYLENE HARRIS PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL STENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1432 DUKE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-3403
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID PORTER, 1432 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- DAVID PORTER, INTERIM CEO
- Phone
- (703) 879-4010
- Website
- WWW.NACME.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN STEM THROUGH SKILLS-BASED TRAINING AND TARGETED SUPPORT EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION TO DRIVE INNOVATION, SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES, AND SHAPE THE FUTURE FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: NACME ADMINISTERS ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIOS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TALENT. THE PROGRAMS ARE STRUCTURED TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD STRONG ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, PERSISTENCE, AND DEMONSTRATED POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN RIGOROUS TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES. THROUGH THESE SCHOLARSHIPS, NACME CONNECTS CORPORATE PARTNERS WITH A HIGHLY CAPABLE PIPELINE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE TO INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT. THE INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SUPPORT DEGREE COMPLETION, AND STRENGTHEN CAREER READINESS WHILE REINFORCING A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENT ON CAMPUS. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOLARS, COMPLEMENTED BY A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, NACME'S SEARCHLIGHT CAREER CENTER SERVES AS A TALENT GATEWAY, FEATURING PROFILES OF SCHOLARS WHO ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING INTERNSHIPS AND EARLY-CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS.NACME STRENGTHENS PATHWAYS FROM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TO CAREERS BY CONNECTING SCHOLARS WITH INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS, AND FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. THROUGH SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS, NACME SUPPORTS WORKFORCE READINESS WHILE PROVIDING EMPLOYERS ACCESS TO A HIGH-PERFORMING, CAREER-READY TALENT PIPELINE.INFORMATION DISSEMINATION: NACME CONDUCTS MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INFORM AND ENGAGE KEY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES, CORPORATE PARTNERS, PUBLIC SECTOR ENTITIES, AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION USES DIGITAL PLATFORMS, PUBLICATIONS, CONVENINGS, AND MULTIMEDIA CHANNELS TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS, OUTCOMES, AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES RELATED TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT AWARENESS OF NACME'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES, AND RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND PROVIDE DATA-INFORMED RESOURCES THAT ASSIST STAKEHOLDERS IN STRENGTHENING TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE INITIATIVES.RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION: NACME CONDUCTS RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION TO ENSURE ITS PROGRAMS DELIVER MEASURABLE IMPACT AND REMAIN ALIGNED WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS. THROUGH DATA ANALYTICS, EXTERNAL EVALUATIONS, AND STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS, NACME IDENTIFIES THE FACTORS THAT DRIVE PERSISTENCE, DEGREE ATTAINMENT, AND CAREER SUCCESS IN TECHNICAL FIELDS. INSIGHTS INFORM CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACROSS SCHOLARSHIPS, ACCELERATOR EXPERIENCES, AND CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES. FINDINGS ARE SHARED THROUGH STUDIES, BRIEFS, IMPACT REPORTS, AND DASHBOARDS TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE PRACTICE, INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATION, AND WORKFORCE STRATEGY.ENGINEERING PUBLIC POLICY: NACME ENGAGES IN PUBLIC POLICY AND STAKEHOLDER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO INFORM DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CONVENES STAKEHOLDERS AND DEVELOPS POLICY BRIEFS, REPORTS, AND RELATED MATERIALS THAT EXAMINE ISSUES SUCH AS DEGREE ATTAINMENT, AFFORDABILITY, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE RESEARCH-BASED INSIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO EDUCATORS, EMPLOYERS, AND POLICYMAKERS AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN PATHWAYS TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS.Expenses $3,319,014 · grants $1,979,023 · revenue $788,066
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1190664
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R220)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,507,894
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,330,627
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,264,632 | $4,970,330 | $23,507,894 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $6,758,047 | $5,690,581 | $26,226,948 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,497,703 | $4,054,093 | $22,977,100 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $6,313,836 | $5,055,882 | $23,804,838 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1190664).
Questions about NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC is 52-1190664.
- Is NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DAVID PORTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $388,067 (MICHELE LEZAMA, PRESIDENT & CEO (END 12/2024)).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,264,632, expenses of $4,970,330 and total assets of $23,507,894 at year end.
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