Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities
- Assets
- $44.3m
- Revenue
- $22.1m
- Investments
- $12.6m
- Employees
- 85
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Aplu employed 85 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 12/2021, Aplu generated $22.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 7 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 294 individual grants totaling $21,878,939. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A.P.L.U.'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).
OFFICE OF URBAN INITIATIVES - THE OFFICE OF URBAN INITIATIVES' MAJOR FOCUS IS PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES LOCATED IN URBAN CENTERS WHICH PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ANCHORING THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING NEIGHBORHOOD AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CITIES, AND ADVANCING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF CITY RESIDENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
M Peter Mcpherson President | Officer | 37.5 | $575,192 |
Douglas L Steele VP Food Ag Natural Resour | Officer | 37.5 | $331,498 |
Bernard Anthony Mair SVP Cao | Officer | 37.5 | $232,333 |
Jeffrey Lieberson SVP Of Public Affairs & Ch | Officer | 37.5 | $218,932 |
Caroline Henney Ecop Executive Director | 37.5 | $205,380 | |
Howard Gobstein Executive VP | Officer | 37.5 | $198,956 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cornerstone Government Affairs Advocacy/consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $844,763 |
Roger Rennekamp Consulting | 12/30/21 | $183,333 |
Mercy Education Partners Llc Strategy Consulting For Higher Education | 12/30/21 | $138,600 |
Forbes Tate Partners Llc Advocacy/consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $107,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,644,162 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,667,224 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,311,386 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,724,609 |
| Investment income | $109,783 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,958,716 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,104,494 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,252,269 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,875 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,528,562 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $569,507 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,163,822 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $582,606 |
| Other employee benefits | $637,071 |
| Payroll taxes | $621,995 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $48,069 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $82,331 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $29,691 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,000,761 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,890 |
| Office expenses | $191,211 |
| Information technology | $432,471 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $970,756 |
| Travel | $72,646 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $150,068 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,231 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,156,362 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,068,544 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,344,535 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,047,795 |
| 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 | $91,379 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,169,859 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $12,562,228 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,976,191 |
| Total assets | $44,260,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,156,029 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,535,340 |
| 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 | $13,912,255 |
| Total liabilities | $21,603,624 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,435,195 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,221,712 |
| 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 | $44,260,531 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities has awarded $3,251,911 in support to 65 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $364,409 |
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $260,250 |
West Lafayette, IN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $213,089 |
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $185,266 |
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $168,590 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $154,368 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities has recieved totaling $4,265,685.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $1,253,833 |
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF NAVIGATION/RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES AND COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SUCCESS PATHWAYS FOR ADULTS OF COLOR PURSUING BA DEGREES. | $818,000 |
Raikes Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: STUDENT EXPERIENCE PROJECT: DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, RESEARCH & TOOL DEVELOPMENT | $617,000 |
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: SEEDING INNOVATION TO DELIVER 21ST CENTURY SKILLS | $550,000 |
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Data Fellows Program Pilot | $308,456 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $155,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,953,052 |
| Earnings | $337,893 |
| Other Expense | $69,233 |
| Ending Balance | $2,221,712 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
University Of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates P A Baltimore, MD | $13,376,270 | $27,085,599 |
Christendom Educational Corporation Front Royal, VA | $86,152,733 | $30,827,338 |
International Masonry Training And Education Foundation Bowie, MD | $50,955,407 | $23,973,687 |
Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities Washington, DC | $44,260,531 | $22,104,494 |
Association Of Governing Boards Of Universities And Colleges Washington, DC | $19,633,060 | $15,066,269 |
American Association Of State Colleges And Universities Washington, DC | $33,003,801 | $11,451,095 |
Institute For The Psychological Sciences Sterling, VA | $8,909,677 | $11,624,455 |
Accreditation Board For Engineering And Technology Inc Baltimore, MD | $25,462,231 | $12,376,690 |
Consortium Of Universities Of The Washington Metropolitan Area Washington, DC | $2,518,599 | $5,635,186 |
Credential Engine Inc Washington, DC | $2,829,451 | $3,267,999 |
Project Discovery Inc Roanoke, VA | $402,058 | $1,230,095 |
California University Of Management& Sciences Fairfax, VA | $6,334,873 | $769,746 |