American University

Organization Overview

American University is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American University employed 8,170 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American University 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 06/2020, American University generated $862.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $794.1m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 6 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, American University has awarded 220 individual grants totaling $16,223,837. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

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INSTRUCTION: THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS CARRIED OUT BY ALMOST 924 FULL-TIME TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACULTY IN SIX ACADEMIC DIVISIONS OFFERING 80 BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS, 99 MASTER'S PROGRAMS, 24 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS, J.D., S.J.D, M.L.S. AND L.L.M. PROGRAMS. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM ARE OFFERED AS WELL. STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO = 11:1. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = 21.6 STUDENTS.


SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AWARDS FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. ONCE A STUDENT IS ADMITTED, THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WILL DETERMINE NEED AND DEVELOP A FINANCIAL AID AWARD THAT INCLUDES FUNDS FROM THE PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE STUDENT QUALIFIES. TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR FINANCIAL AID, A STUDENT MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN IN A DEGREE PROGRAM.


AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: UNIVERSITY DORMITORIES, CONSISTING OF TEN RESIDENCE HALLS, PROVIDE LIVING QUARTERS FOR ALMOST 788 STUDENTS. ALSO PROVIDED ARE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, DINING SERVICES, PARKING, AND OTHER SELF-SUPPORTING FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT SERVICES.


ACADEMIC SUPPORT: GRANTS $0EXPENSES $ 65,093,765REVENUE $0STUDENT SERVICES: GRANTS $0EXPENSES $48,540,437REVENUE $0INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT:GRANTS $0EXPENSES $37,494,370REVENUE $0 RESEARCH & PUBLIC SERVICES: GRANTS $2,318,049EXPENSES $242,102,897REVENUE $53,195,021TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$66,457,008
Investment income $30,035,212
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $31,403,392
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $862,369,744

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American University has awarded $1,950,539 in support to 32 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD

$247,640

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD

$171,238

PYTHO LLC

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD

$157,894

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOC OF HEALTH BOARDS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wellesley Hills, MA

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD

$142,343

INSIGHT CRIME INCORPORATED

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD

$111,683

PARTNERSHIP FOR A SECURE AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD

$108,614
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that American University has recieved totaling $122,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Uw Harold S Geneen Charitable Tr

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORTS MULTIPLE

$105,000
M Verna Butterer Educational Trust

Fountainville, PA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP PORTIONOF AWARD FOR EDUCATION

$8,000
Marthas Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc

Edgartown, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$6,000
Dorothy Maes Tr Uw 05-025-2148000

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$2,000
$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$697,444,000
Earnings$200,443,000
Admin Expense$4,426,984
Net Contributions$4,547,000
Other Expense$24,411,218
Grants$3,025,798
Ending Balance$870,570,000

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