SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS FOUNDATION

Founded in 1920, the Society of American Military Engineers, through the lasting contributions of its members, partners, and stakeholders, has played a critical role at every phase of progress in the engineering, architecture, and construction fields over the last century. In 2016, with a vision to strengthen and expand our philanthropic efforts, the SAME Foundation was established to foster engineering leadership for the nation.

The first meeting of the SAME Foundation Board of Directors was held January 26, 2017. Establishing the Foundation was a major step toward achieving the goals and objectives of the 2020 SAME Strategic Plan. As we embark on the 2025 strategic plan, the SAME Foundation now has an enormous opportunity to support the development of the next generation of military, government civilian, and A/E/C industry leaders.

The SAME Foundation supports programs that introduce youth to STEM, develop emerging leaders with our membership, and increase the number of veterans transitioning into the engineering and construction workforce. The Foundation also provides a secure and beneficial repository for charitable and other bequeaths from members of the Society and the public at large.