Nonprofit · EIN 34-1739106
SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40509
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $145,209 | $185,584 | -$40,375 | $3,894,570 | $38,289 | $3,856,281 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $287,106 | $184,460 | $102,646 | $3,619,161 | $78,899 | $3,540,262 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $201,607 | $123,134 | $78,473 | $2,869,012 | $63,250 | $2,805,762 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,062
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $116,147
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,190
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $117,515
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,022
- Program services (functional)
- $128,222
- Management and general (functional)
- $57,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,619,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,894,570
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,289
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,856,281
- Publicly traded securities
- $406,650
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,542,367
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,313,914
- Gross receipts
- $256,010
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN B SHIVAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 Officer | 4 | $0 | $191,834 | $22,783 |
| BRADEN T LUSK JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALASTAIR C TORRANCE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEEN T SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT THRU NOV 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN N KOLDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS A DAVIDSAVOR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN T WATSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PALANGIO JR | SECRETARY BEGAN JAN 2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE ALLEN | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE GUENGERICH | DIRECTOR BEGIN JAN 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG O HOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RATHBUN | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WORSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VAUGHN ZIOLKOWSKI | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HAWKINS | EXEC. DIRECTOR STARTING MARCH 2025 Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN B SHIVAK | EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $175,900 | $23,936 |
| BRADEN T LUSK JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALASTAIR C TORRANCE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEEN T SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN N KOLDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN T WATSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS A DAVIDSAVOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG O HOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RATHBUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WORSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VAUGHN ZIOLKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN B SHIVAK | EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $180,800 | $20,735 |
| ALASTAIR C TORRANCE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADEN T LUSK JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEEN T SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN N KOLDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN T WATSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DAVIDSAVOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE ALLEN-BISHOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG O HOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RATHBUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WORSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VAUGHN ZIOLKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1792 ALYSHEBA WAY STE 180, LEXINGTON, KY 40509-2285
- In care of
- % JAMES WINSTON FORDE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN WATSON, 1792 ALYSHEBA WAY STE 180, LEXINGTON, KY 40509
- Signed the 990
- JOHN WATSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (440) 349-4400
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE SEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1996 AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SERVE THE LONG-TERM EDUCATION INTERESTS OF THE INDUSTRY THROUGH: - THE INCLUSION OF EXPLOSIVES INSTRUCTION IN ENGINEERING CURRICULA - THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION - DEVELOPING EDUCATION AND TRAINING MATERIALS - PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS - PROMOTING FORUMS AND MEDIA THROUGH WHICH EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING CAN BE TAUGHT, REPORTED, DISCUSSED AND PUBLISHED.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS & FACILITATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS: THE ISEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING A TECHNICAL, UNDERGRADUATE, MASTERS OR DOCTORATE DEGREE IN FIELDS RELATED TO THE COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRIES. TO DATE, THE SEE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $1,000,000 TO OVER 500 STUDENTS.THE FOUNDATION IS IN A UNIQUE POSITION TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING, DIRECTING AND MONITORING RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY.Expenses $128,222 · grants $117,400
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING: WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR RETRAINING CREDIT HOURS OR TO DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN NEW FACETS OF THE BLASTING WORLD, THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS WILL PUT YOU ON THE PATH FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND HELP YOU STAY CURRENT WITH RETRAINING AND REFRESHER HOURS. OUR ONLINE TRAINING OPTIONS WILL HELP START YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TODAY.DEVELOPED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, THE WORLD OF EXPLOSIVES IS A WEBSITE THAT TACKLES SAFETY, THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM HOMEOWNERS, HOW VIBRATIONS AFFECT STRUCTURES AND ALL THE PLANNING THAT GOES INTO EACH BLAST. THE WORLD OF EXPLOSIVES EVEN HAS 30 MINUTES OF VIDEOS COVERING BLASTING AND VIBRATION. IT'S THE PERFECT RESOURCE FOR BLASTING PROFESSIONALS AND HOMEOWNERS.grants $115
- EXPLOSIVES USERS REFERENCE LIBRARY & MUSEUM: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A REPOSITORY OF CURRENT AND HISTORIC INFORMATION THROUGH ITS EXPLOSIVES USERS REFERENCE LIBRARY THAT INCLUDES THOUSANDS OF BOOKS, ARTICLES, PERIODICALS, PHOTO RESOURCES, STANDARDS, TRAINING MATERIALS, MAPS AND EXPLOSIVES ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVED PUBLICATIONS AT ITS HEADQUARTERS IN CLEVELAND.THE FOUNDATION HAS AN ONGOING PROGRAM TO COLLECT EXPLOSIVES ARTIFACTS (OLD BLASTING MACHINES, FUSE CUTTERS, CRIMPING TOOLS, ETC.) AND HISTORIC LIBRARY MATERIALS (FILMS, PHOTOGRAPHS, TAPES, MAPS, BOOKS, ETC.), TO ULTIMATELY BE ON DISPLAY FOR THE INDUSTRY AND THE PUBLIC.0
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1739106
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,894,570
- Income (IRS master file)
- $256,010
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $145,209 | $185,584 | $3,894,570 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $287,106 | $184,460 | $3,619,161 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $201,607 | $123,134 | $2,869,012 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $205,491 | $118,456 | $2,599,012 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 34-1739106).
Questions about SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 34-1739106.
- Is SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOHN WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $145,209, expenses of $185,584 and total assets of $3,894,570 at year end.
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