Aaup Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aaup Foundation 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, Aaup Foundation generated $133.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Aaup Foundation has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $983,166. 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
THE PURPOSE OF THE AAUP FOUNDATION IS TO ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ACADEMIC FREEDOM PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT SAFEGUARD ACADEMIC FREEDOM TO ENCOURAGE FREE INQUIRY, PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE, AND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH LEARNING AND RESEARCH CAN FLOURISH, THEREBY ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND BENEFITING SOCIETY.
THE OTHER GRANTS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF SEVERAL RESTRICTIVELY PURPOSED FUNDS. THE MARY BURGAN FUND SUBSIDIZES TRAVEL BY AAUP STAFF OR MEMBERS TO CONFERENCES RELEVANT TO AAUP ISSUES. THE KONHEIM TRAVEL FUND HELPS CHAPTERS SEND MEMBERS TO THE AAUP BIENNIAL CONFERENCE. AND THE CONTINGENT FACULTY FUND SUPPORTS WORK ON ISSUES RELATING TO CONTINGENT FACULTY APPOINTMENTS THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLICATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO FACULTY WHEN NEED ARISES.
THE GLICK, RAPPAPORT & TRISTMAN MEMORIAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS LECTURES ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND SHARED GOVERNANCE.
COMMUNICATIONTHE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND SUPPORTED FUNDS, THROUGH ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA OUTLETS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Henry Reichman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Paul Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Irene Mulvey Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Christopher Sinclair Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
James Davis Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Post Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $92,751 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $92,751 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $39,903 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $816 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $133,470 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $115,039 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,078 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,297 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,828 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $90 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $164,587 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,818 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,022 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $612,897 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $898,737 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $308,591 |
Total liabilities | $308,591 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,508 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $563,638 |
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 | $898,737 |
Over the last fiscal year, Aaup Foundation has awarded $115,039 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM, TENURE AND GOVERNANCE, INVESTIGATIONS, LEGAL DEFENSE, AND RELATED REPORT & COMMITTEE MEETINGS. | $96,077 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: GRANT FACULTY FIRST RESPONDERS | $18,962 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aaup Foundation has recieved totaling $251.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $251 |
Beg. Balance | $75,938 |
Earnings | $10,154 |
Ending Balance | $86,092 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Graduate Management Admission Council Reston, VA | $230,212,828 | $77,127,681 |
National Center For Research In Advanced Information & Digital Tec Washington, DC | $0 | $38,475,850 |
Common Application Inc Arlington, VA | $52,971,416 | $52,316,500 |
Longwood University Real Estate Foundation Farmville, VA | $322,438,396 | $31,911,007 |
Education Trust Inc Washington, DC | $60,384,663 | $28,594,144 |
Fwdus Education Fund Inc Washington, DC | $39,522,128 | $52,902,160 |
Chiefs For Change Washington, DC | $30,000,112 | $22,072,365 |
Achieving The Dream Inc Silver Spring, MD | $48,979,373 | $23,156,070 |
Us Ignite Inc Washington, DC | $5,718,790 | $15,311,234 |
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School Washington, DC | $27,086,728 | $12,170,772 |
National Association For College Admission Counseling Inc Arlington, VA | $22,607,858 | $9,863,408 |
National Alliance For Public Charter Schools Washington, DC | $20,433,842 | $17,753,309 |