EIN 74-2338444

Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
58
Year formed
1871
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
SOCIETY FOR MINING METALLURGY AND EXPLORATION builds a better world by serving the mining, resources, and underground construction communities for a sustainable future. Recently, SME held a successful minexchange virtual event on March 1-5, 2021 with over 1,300 participants from around the globe. The virtual conference combined robust technical programming with online accessibility. Furthermore, in 2021 Mining Engineering increased its digital presence to share timely technical content and industry news with members worldwide through their website and issue delivery service.
Total revenues
$12,383,418
2022
Total expenses
$13,639,447
2022
Total assets
$32,808,531
2022
Num. employees
58
2022

Program areas at Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

The MINEXCHANGE 2022 SME Annual Conference & Expo returned in person to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah February 27 - March 2, 2022. There were 749 presentations, 7 short courses, 135 papers, 75 sponsors and 570 exhibiting companies. Almost 5,700 individuals were in attendance that included 550 students and 741 international attendees from 49 countries. NAT 2022 was June 19-22, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA. The event, attended by over 1,000 individuals, was close to the attendance totals seen pre-COVID. In addition to two short courses, the technical program featured over 70 presentations. To support the event, there were 149 exhibit booths and 29 sponsoring companies. The 2022 Minnesota Conference moved to a new venue near the Iron Range in Northern Minnesota. It took place April 11-13, 2022 at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, MN. The conference was attended by 871 individuals and featured two days of programming with a field trip to a local mining operation.
During 2022 the Mining Engineering website published industry news on a daily basis and delivered each issue to members anywhere in the world as a pdf and in flipbook formats. Clients also have expanded digital advertising opportunities through Mining Engineering online, the SME website, client-provided content, SME E-news, and Mining Engineering digital newsletter options.
Members are the heart of SME, contributing technical knowledge, talent and volunteer resources to help the organization advance. SME served 12,702 members in 2022 with 26% of those being international members. SME has 48 local sections with 6 of those being international. Five new student chapters were formed in 2022, including a third UCA student chapter.

Who funds Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Institute of Mining Metallurgical and Petroleum EngineersOffshore Technology Conference Surplus Share Grant, Endowment Fund Grants (Mudd, Douglas Library, Hayden, and Eavenson Funds)$152,916
Robert M Dreyer FundProfessional Development of$39,546
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$201

Personnel at Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

NameTitleCompensation
Michael RapinoChief Executive Officer
Melanie Penoyar-PerezChief Operations Officer / Chief Operating Officer / Director of Operations$146,399
Michelle KroegerChief Financial Officer / Director of Finance and Administ$107,860
Ed AdlerVice President, Sales
Michelle BasiliVice President, Business Development
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,110,207
Program services$9,183,927
Investment income and dividends$544,326
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-295,839
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$341,967
Miscellaneous revenues$1,498,830
Total revenues$12,383,418

Form 990s for Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-10990View PDF
2021-092022-08-09990View PDF
2020-092021-08-09990View PDF
2019-092020-10-05990View PDF
2018-092019-05-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $152,916 from American Institute of Mining Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
12999 E Adam Aircraft Cir
Englewood, CO 80112
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Arapahoe County, CO
Website URL
smenet.org/ 
Phone
(303) 948-4277
Facebook page
SocietyForMining 
Twitter profile
@smecommunity 
IRS details
EIN
74-2338444
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1871
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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