A. TO OPERATE AND ACT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS, A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, (THE "CODE"), AND WHICH IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN CODE SECTION 509, PURSUANT TO CODE SECTION 509(A)(2). B. THE SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE THE FUTURE ENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGISTS FOR MANUFACTURING CAREERS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO ENRICH STUDENTS TO STUDY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) IN ALIGNMENT WITH SME. C. TO OPERATE AND ACT EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS SUCH TERMS ARE USED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). D. TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER ASSETS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS SUCH TERMS ARE USED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3).
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan.
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $82k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $34k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vp, Sme Education Foundation Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $175k | $82k | $1k | $34k | $306k $323k |
Director, Education Programs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $149k $157k |
Manager, Education Programs Program Manager Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $137k $145k |
Director, Institutional Giving Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $137k |
Executive Director & CEO 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $61k $65k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $51k $54k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 12%
from 2023
From $272k in 2023 to $306k in 2024.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Vice President pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 41%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice President of SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION received $305,673 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Vice President roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice President at SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION reported $8M in total revenue and $9.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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