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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS

Staten Island, NY · EIN 136123328 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · same-nyc.org
revenue
$439K
expenses
$520K
net assets
$189K
employees
0
volunteers
38
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The SAME Mission "To promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public- and private-sector engineers and related professionals, and by developing future engineers through outreach and mentoring."

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) promotes engineering support for national security by connecting uniformed services, public- and private-sector engineers. It supports future engineers through scholarships and educational programs, including partnerships with the US Air Force Academy and West Point. The organization operates through local posts, such as the New York City Post, which host events, professional development opportunities, and outreach initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $34K
    Scholarship Programs and Direct Educational Support: Periodic and ongoing transfer of excess revenue to the NYC Post SAME Scholarship Fund Inc. (EIN 13-610168). Funds are periodically deposited into an inviolate principle, proceeds of which are used to fund annual college scholarships to students of engineering and related sciences -AND- Educational Delivery: Donation to the SAME/ USAF Engineering and Construction Camp. Select high school students who are interested in a career in engineering and service to the country. The program is jointly hosted by the US Air Force Academy and the Society of American Military Engineers. (1 Lump Sum).
  2. #2 $12K
    Infrastructure Programs, General/Other: Provide 4 newsletters, 6 or more meeting notices and member updates; Operate a website; operate a telephone hotline for members to communicate with the organization; maintain a bank account. (1 Lump Sum). Revenue counted here is from member dues.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Cadet Engineer Dinner
Event at West Point that connects cadets with professional engineers to encourage careers in military and civil engineering.
Fletcher H. "Bud" Griffis Dinner-Dance
Annual fundraising dinner-dance benefiting the NYC Post SAME Scholarship Fund, supporting college-bound engineering students.
Resiliency Lunch & Learn
Regular educational webinar series focused on engineering resiliency, infrastructure, and national security topics.
SAME/USAF Engineering and Construction Camp
Summer camp for high school students interested in engineering and military service, hosted jointly by the US Air Force Academy and SAME.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
    • Administering and funding student scholarships in engineering and related sciences
      Administers the NYC Post SAME Scholarship Fund, Inc. and awards scholarships to students in engineering and related sciences using interest from an endowment fund with a principal exceeding $3 million; has supported the education of over 1,000 students since 1960.
    • Supporting youth engineering and military service education programs
      Provides financial support to the SAME/USAF Engineering and Construction Camp for high school students interested in engineering and military service.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Building emergency preparedness and resilience capacity
      Creates a matrix of needs, providers, and contacts to support emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience, and establishes a communication network using short wave radio operators for areas with limited connectivity.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Developing technical guidance for infrastructure resiliency
      Developed four technical guidance documents to promote resiliency and sustainability in New Jersey's water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Facilitating member participation through committee engagement
      Invites members to volunteer on one or more committees to reinforce the activities and operations of the New York City Post.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting professional and educational events for members and students
      Hosts an annual Resiliency Summit, monthly Resiliency Lunch & Learn webinars, a Cadet Engineer Dinner at West Point, a virtual MESC E-Week Celebration, and participates in the Tri-State Engineering Expo to engage members and students in engineering and resilience topics.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events for scholarship programs
      Organizes an annual Scholarship Fund Dinner-Dance and co-hosts a joint golf outing with the NJ Post to raise funds for the NYC Post SAME Scholarship Fund and other scholarship initiatives.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Producing communications and maintaining member engagement platforms
      Produces newsletters, meeting notices, and member updates; operates a website and telephone hotline to support member communication and engagement.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognizing member contributions through awards programs
      Operates a local annual awards program to recognize individual member contributions and promote participation in national awards, with certificates presented during NYC Post evening meetings or at the Annual Dinner Dance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$439K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$438K100%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$520K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$34K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$189K
Cash$189K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$189K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 22
  • Adamski Robert — Special Advisor
  • Arland Francis — Special Advisor
  • Asbery Thomas — Special Advisor
  • Baig Rizwan — Director
  • Bauco Robert — Director
  • Bogle Martha — Director
  • Boone Susan — Director
  • Boule John — Director
  • Castelli Brian — Special Advisor
  • Chynsky Howard — Special Advisor
  • Cooper Judith — Director and Pres of Schol Fund
  • Cwikla Sarah — Director
  • DiGeronimo Suzanne — Director
  • Fink George — Director
  • Giacalone Lou — Special Advisor
  • Hirani Eric — Director
  • Hirani James — Director
  • Huell Jermaine — Special Advisor
  • Katen Ronald — Special Advisor
  • LoRusso Nicholas — Vice President (Military)
  • Luzzatto Matthew — Director
  • Malik Maqsood — Special Advisor
relationships · 41

Who they work with

  • AECOM Partner — Amy Pokora from AECOM serves as Chair of the Communications Committee, and Stirling Moore from AECOM serves as Chair of the Programs Committee.
  • AIA New York Chapter (AIANY) Partner — Linked as a partner organization on the NYC Post website
  • ASHE New York Metro Partner — Collaborates with ASHE New York Metro on joint events.
  • ASHE-NY Metro Partner — Linked as a partner organization on the NYC Post website
  • AUSA Partner — Linked as a partner organization on the NYC Post website
  • Campolo, Middleton, and McCormick, LLP Partner — Provides legal advisory services to the New York City Post of SAME
  • Dewberry Partner — Silver sponsor of the Engineer Dinner.
  • DiGeronimo Architects Partner — Suzanne DiGeronimo from DiGeronimo Architects serves as Chair of the Resilience Committee.
  • H2M Partner — Silver sponsor of the Engineer Dinner.
  • Hank Lane Productions Partner — Vendor supporting the Dinner Dance event
  • Hank Lane Promotions Partner — Vendor supporting the Dinner Dance event.
  • Hirani Group Partner — Jitendra "Jim" Hirani from Hirani Group serves as Chair of the Small Business Committee.
  • Jacobs Partner — Silver sponsor of the Engineer Dinner.
  • Key Pre Partner — Silver sponsor of the Engineer Dinner.
  • Keystone Precision Instrument Partner — Silver sponsor of the Engineer Dinner.
  • MOAA Partner — Linked as a partner organization on the NYC Post website
  • Manhattan University Partner — Judith DeScenza Cooper, affiliated with Manhattan University, serves as President of the New York City Post, SAME, Scholarship Fund, Inc.
  • Manhattan University Partner — Partners with Manhattan University for speaker events.
  • NJ Department of Environmental Protection Government — Collaborates on developing technical guidance for water sector resiliency.
  • NJ Post Partner — Co-hosts a golf outing with the NJ Post.
  • NJIT Partner — Linked as an educational partner organization on the NYC Post website
  • NYC Post SAME Scholarship Fund Inc. Partner — Receives periodic transfers of excess revenue to fund college scholarships for students in engineering and related sciences
  • Newark College of Engineering Partner — Linked as an educational partner organization on the NYC Post website
  • SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS Government — Local New York City Post operates under the national Society of American Military Engineers and aligns its awards with national categories and deadlines.
  • STV Partner — Jeffrey I. Messinger from STV serves as Chair of the Membership Committee.
  • Sarah Merians Photography Partner — Official photographer for the SAME NYC Post Dinner Dance events.
  • Sarah Merians Photography Partner — Vendor supporting the Dinner Dance event
  • Society of American Military Engineers New York City Post Government — Administers the William J. Hunkin, II Scholarship for engineering students.
  • Stantec Partner — Matthew Ludwig from Stantec serves as Chair of the Awards Committee for the New York City Post.
  • Syracuse University Engineering Partner — Linked as an educational partner organization on the NYC Post website
+ 11 more
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cross-Sector Collaboration for National Security and Resilience
    methodology: cross-sector-collaboration
    By building relationships across military, government, and private-sector engineering communities, the organization advances national security and improves infrastructure project outcomes because shared expertise and joint planning enhance leadership, innovation, and resilience.
  • Resilience-by-Design in Infrastructure Engineering
    methodology: resilience-by-design
    By implementing enhanced engineering standards and integrating civilian expertise into military and local government planning, the organization improves infrastructure resilience to extreme weather events because proactive, interdisciplinary design reduces system vulnerability and increases long-term durability.