NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7284092
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7284092
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The National Academy of Engineering Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting engineering-related initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. With a total of $5.7 million in grants paid in 2024 to 18 grantees, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND (NAEF) SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (NAE).
Cause Areas
2
Engineering
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
$55.7M
93%

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$725K
1%
Trustees of Dartmouth College
$625K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND?
No. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND give?
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and Trustees of Dartmouth College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND?
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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