Association Of American Universities
- Assets
- $22.1m
- Revenue
- $10.9m
- Investments
- $3.4m
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1995
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 52-1947112
Organization Overview
Association Of American Universities is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Association Of American Universities employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of American Universities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Association Of American Universities generated $10.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Association Of American Universities has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $1,825,351. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOUNDED IN 1900, THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES (AAU) IS COMPOSED OF 71 DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES, 69 IN THE UNITED STATES AND TWO IN CANADA, THAT CONTINUALLY ADVANCE SOCIETY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND DISCOVERY. OUR U.S. MEMBER UNIVERSITIES EARN THE MAJORITY OF COMPETITIVELY AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH, ARE IMPROVING HUMAN LIFE AND WELLBEING THROUGH RESEARCH, AND ARE EDUCATING TOMORROW'S VISIONARY LEADERS AND GLOBAL CITIZENS. AAU MEMBERS COLLECTIVELY HELP SHAPE POLICY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND INNOVATION; PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES IN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION; AND STRENGTHEN THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES TO SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FEDERAL RELATIONS, POLICY, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE MAJORITY OF THE PROGRAM FUNDS EXPENDED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES (AAU) IS CONCENTRATED IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, POLICY STUDIES, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS. AAU'S PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS ADDRESS BOTH FEDERAL AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. MAINTAINING THE PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE NATION'S RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS A KEY AREA OF FOCUS. THIS INCLUDES WORK ON FEDERAL AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AFFECTING THE TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE MISSIONS OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES, THEIR STUDENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS, AND STAFF. THIS INCLUDES FEDERAL INVESTMENTS IN STUDENT AID, HIGHER EDUCATION, COMPETITIVELY AWARDED-BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
GRANT-FUNDED PROJECTS: AAU ADVANCES PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING AAU MEMBER UNIVERSITIES. WE ARE SELECTIVE IN THE GRANTS WE SOLICIT TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT-FUNDED WORK ALIGNS WITH AAU'S GOALS AND PRIORITIES. AAU CURRENTLY HAS TWO ACTIVE GRANTS SUPPORTING OUR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING EVALUATION PROJECT, AND CLOSED GRANTS SUPPORTING OUR PHD EDUCATION INITIATIVE AND OUR PUBLIC ACCESS TO RESEARCH DATA PROJECT. AAU STAFF CONTINUALLY EVALUATE POTENTIAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES. UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING EVALUATION PROJECT AAU IS COMMITTED TO CREATING MORE EQUITABLE AND EFFECTIVE MEANS TO EVALUATE EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN FACULTY REWARDS STRUCTURES. AAU IS SUPPORTING FIVE AAU STEM DEPARTMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND A BROADER AAU LEARNING COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP PRACTICES TO VALUE, RECOGNIZE, AND REWARD THE FULL RANGE OF INTELLECTUAL WORK THAT GOES INTO TEACHING AS PART OF FACULTY PROMOTION AND ANNUAL REVIEW STRUCTURES. IN ADDITION, THIS EFFORT WILL WORK TO INTEGRATE CONCEPTS OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY INTO THE FACULTY REWARDS SYSTEM. THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY A GIFT FROM THE SARAH GILBERT & CARL WIEMAN CHARITABLE FUND. THE BROADER LEARNING COMMUNITY IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE. PHD EDUCATION INITIATIVE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION, A PILOT GROUP OF EIGHT MEMBER UNIVERSITIES, REPRESENTING 32 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, IMPLEMENTED REFORMS WITHIN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS, AND HUMANITIES PHD PROGRAMS TO 1) DRIVE INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE:INFLUENCE THE CULTURE AND BEHAVIOR AT THE DEPARTMENT LEVEL TO PROVIDE PHD STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN CAREERS WITHIN AND BEYOND ACADEMIA; 2) PROMOTE DATA TRANSPARENCY:IDENTIFY INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO MAKE PHD PROGRAM DATA INCLUDING DATA ABOUT THE CAREER PATHWAYS AND EMPLOYMENT TRENDS OF PHD ALUMNI WIDELY AVAILABLE; AND 3) IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES:HIGHLIGHT AND ENCOURAGE EFFECTIVE UNIVERSITY, DISCIPLINARY SOCIETY, AND FEDERAL AGENCY STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT CAREER DIVERSITY.
OTHER PROGRAMSPUBLIC OPINION PROJECT: THIS PROJECT AIMS TO GAIN MORE INSIGHTS INTO PUBLIC OPINION TO ASSIST OUR MEMBERS ON ISSUES CRITICAL TO THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS.MEETINGS: AAU CONDUCTS SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS MULTIPLE MEETINGS OF FEDERAL RELATIONS OFFICERS AND OTHER COMMITTEES AND GROUPS, AS NECESSARY. THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE FOLLOWING INTERNAL GROUPS, COMPOSED OF STAFF FROM AAU'S MEMBER UNIVERSITIES: - COUNCIL ON FEDERAL RELATIONS - PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK - CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS - SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICERS - CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICERS - GENERAL COUNSELS - ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE SCHOOLSGOLDEN GOOSE AWARD AAU PLAYED A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE TWELFTH ANNUAL GOLDEN GOOSE AWARD PROGRAM AND CEREMONY. THE AWARD HONORS FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCHERS WHOSE WORK SOUNDS ODD OR OBSCURE BUT TURNED OUT TO HAVE MAJOR SOCIETAL BENEFITS.AAU BY THE NUMBERS AS PART OF THE ASSOCIATION'S EFFORTS TO DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES TO THE NATION, AAU UPDATED AND PRODUCED PRINT AND DIGITAL INFOGRAPHICS WITH AGGREGATE STATISTICS ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, RESEARCH INTENSITY, AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ITS MEMBER UNIVERSITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Eisgruber Board Member (ended 10/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vincent Price Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gene Block Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Christ Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Folt Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Paxson Board Member (ended 10/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Promark Research Polling | 9/29/23 | $119,980 |
Stagewell Media Communications Consulting And Advertisin | 9/29/23 | $109,247 |
Dynata Polling | 9/29/23 | $124,838 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,549,713 |
| Investment income | $303,606 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $67,540 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,940,021 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $200,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,908,685 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $578,827 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,922,109 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $262,793 |
| Other employee benefits | $650,447 |
| Payroll taxes | $344,204 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $38,893 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,514 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $98,542 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,622 |
| Fees for services: Other | $355,266 |
| Advertising and promotion | $312,540 |
| Office expenses | $20,758 |
| Information technology | $311,101 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $883,777 |
| Travel | $180,072 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $714,364 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $356,959 |
| Insurance | $38,961 |
| All other expenses | $4,838 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,752,466 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,520,951 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,589,001 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $105,424 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $385,985 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,836,162 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,487,967 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,400,361 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,794,489 |
| Total assets | $22,120,340 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $499,166 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,834,766 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,902,471 |
| Total liabilities | $15,236,403 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,339,421 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $544,516 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,120,340 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Association Of American Universities has awarded $200,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: DEPARTMENT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $40,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DEPARTMENT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $40,000 |
TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE PURPOSE: DEPARTMENT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $40,000 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC PURPOSE: DEPARTMENT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $40,000 |
UNIVERITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL PURPOSE: DEPARTMENT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $40,000 |