How large are the foundation’s typical grants?

Typical grants are in a narrow range: the p25 is $7,531, the median is $9,375, and the p75 is $12,375. The recent list includes both larger scholarship awards and many grants clustered around this middle range.

Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Yes. Several active programs explicitly accept unsolicited applications, including SPE Foundation Scholarships, 3D Printer Grants, PlastiVan® Program sponsorships and grants, SPE Thermoforming Division Grants, and Plastics & Polymer Education Grants.

Society of Plastics Engineers

Name: Society of Plastics Engineers — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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About Society of Plastics Engineers

The SPE Foundation supports the development of plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs, grants, and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing while creating STEM opportunities for students worldwide.

Focus Areas

plastics & polymer educationscholarships for studentsgrants for educational programs and equipmentSTEM outreach (PlastiVan®)sustainability and circularity in plasticsprofessional conferences and training

Who They Fund

school-aged children (K-12)Girl Scouts participants (girls)after-school program attendees

Funding Style

scholarship awards

About Society of Plastics Engineers

Society of Plastics Engineers Inc uses grantmaking to support plastics education, scholarships, and STEM outreach tied to the plastics industry. In the recent grant list, scholarship support appears across universities and colleges, including a $40,500 award to Western Washington University and a $18,000 scholarship to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The foundation also backs school-based STEM programming: American International Academy in Detroit received $30,000 for EcoTek Science at Work! Lab, continuing a three-year run of support, and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas received $25,000 for a Girl Scouts of America patch program in both 2024 and 2025. That pattern fits the organization’s stated emphasis on plastics and polymer education, scholarships for students, educational programs and equipment, and STEM outreach. Its giving also includes support for manufacturing-related learning, sustainability and circularity in plastics, and professional development activities connected to the field. The grant list shows a mix of higher education, K-12 outreach, and program sponsorships rather than a single-use strategy.

What Society of Plastics Engineers Funds

A major share of the foundation’s support goes to scholarships for students preparing for plastics-related careers. Recent awards include $13,000 to Pennsylvania College of Technology and $12,625 to Penn State University for scholarship support. It also funds university-level scholarships in engineering and science fields, such as $12,500 to the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and $10,500 to the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Beyond higher education, the foundation supports classroom and outreach programming. McKinney Education Foundation received $20,470 for an after school STEM program, while Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana received $10,000 for sponsorship. The foundation also backs lab-based science education: New Paradigm for Education in Detroit received $15,000 for EcoTek Science at Work! Lab.

How Society of Plastics Engineers Gives

Typical awards are modest and clustered tightly: the p25 is $7,531, the median is $9,375, and the p75 is $12,375. The recent grant list shows repeat support to the same recipients across multiple years, including Western Washington University, American International Academy, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Mckinney Education Foundation, Lehigh University, Michigan State University, and Penn State Erie - Behrend College. The foundation is a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. It accepts unsolicited applications for several active programs, including scholarships, 3D printer grants, PlastiVan outreach support, thermoforming division grants, and plastics and polymer education grants.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$409K

Total Assets

$7M

Total Revenue

$4.8M

Total Expenses

$5.6M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $8K and $12K, with a median of $9K.

25th Percentile

$8K

Median

$9K

75th Percentile

$12K

Geographic Reach

National16 states funded

About 0% of grants go to recipients in MI.

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

PATRICK FARREY

Accepts unsolicited proposals

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY	BELLINGHAM, WA	$40,500	2025	SCHOLARSHIP
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY	DETROIT, MI	$30,000	2025	ECOTEK SCIENCE AT WORK! LAB
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY	BELLINGHAM, WA	$29,000	2025	SCHOLARSHIP
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS

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