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Association of American Universities

Public charity
DBA: % EILEEN FOX
Other · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1947112

About

Founded in 1900, AAU is composed of 71 distinguished institutions in the united states and 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.

In care of Eileen FOX

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
45
Volunteers
12

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$12.1M
Expenses
$10.7M
Assets
$26.5M
Liabilities
$17.2M

Financial history

$12.1M$6.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $12.1M · Avg: $9.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$278K
Grants Given
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
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Address

1200 New YORK AVE NW STE 500
Washington, DC, 20005-415

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members11
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionYes
Public records
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