Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities
- Assets
- $40.9m
- Revenue
- $19.4m
- Investments
- $11.3m
- Employees
- 89
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 53-0183246
Organization Overview
Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities, operating under the name Aplu, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Aplu employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aplu 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 12/2022, Aplu generated $19.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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 2014, Aplu has awarded 365 individual grants totaling $25,916,089. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
APLU'S OVERRIDING MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES: THE COMMISSION ON FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES (CFERR) FOCUSES ON CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES RELATED TO AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, HUMAN SCIENCES, NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES, OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE, AND VETERINARY MEDICINE IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. THE COMMISSION SEEKS TO FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT AN INTEGRATED FEDERAL RELATIONS PROGRAM AND FORMULATE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS IN HIGH-PRIORITY AREAS OF NATIONAL CONCERN.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CONDUCTS STUDIES, ISSUES REPORTS, AND MAKES PRESENTATIONS INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACADEMIC UNDERTAKINGS OF OUR MEMBERS. IN RECENT TIMES IT HAS DEVOTED SPECIAL ATTENTION TO UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, INCLUDING ACCESS, COST, FINANCIAL AID, QUALITY, TIME TO DEGREE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND PROJECTS GROUP HAS CARRIED OUT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS RELATED TO PROVIDING GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND CAPTURING MORE ACCURATE DATA (E.G., VOLUNTARY SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY, STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT MEASURE). OTHER PROJECTS HAVE WORKED TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE USE OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES TO ACHIEVE HIGHER QUALITY LEARNING WHILE CONTAINING COSTS (PERSONALIZED LEARNING CONSORTIUM).
RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND STEM POLICY: THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND STEM POLICY'S MAJOR FOCUS IS THE SCIENCE AND MATH TEACHER IMPERATIVE, A LONG-TERM EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF WELL-QUALIFIED SCIENCE AND MATH TEACHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Blank Chair (to 05/22) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary May Chair (from 06/22) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kent Fuchs Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Waded Cruzado Past-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Makola Abdullah Chair, Council Of Presidents | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joan Ferrini-Mundy Secretary, Council Of Presidents | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lewis-burke Associates Llc Advocacy/consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $499,992 |
Roger Rennekamp Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $192,000 |
Rsm Us Llp Auditing/tax | 12/30/22 | $116,998 |
Triple Helix Partnerships Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $108,600 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,706,654 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,912,441 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,619,095 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,458,527 |
| Investment income | $331,091 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,408,713 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,867,338 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $69,787 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,970,430 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $642,399 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,458,297 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $544,292 |
| Other employee benefits | $651,843 |
| Payroll taxes | $585,605 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $64,474 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,736 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,415 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,394,955 |
| Advertising and promotion | $91,477 |
| Office expenses | $296,206 |
| Information technology | $442,652 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,021,360 |
| Travel | $756,099 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,297,819 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $154,969 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,895,715 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $616,758 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,033,832 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,552,162 |
| 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 | $131,395 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,014,890 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $11,343,318 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,239,422 |
| Total assets | $40,931,777 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,257,185 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,237,935 |
| 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 | $13,626,616 |
| Total liabilities | $20,121,736 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,004,303 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,805,738 |
| 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 | $40,931,777 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities has awarded $1,774,210 in support to 42 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
ASSOCIATION FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $136,000 |
EXTENSION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $112,000 |
NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $96,410 |
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $94,626 |