Association of American Universities
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1947112
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $110KTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $27MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Trustees of Michigan State University | $20K | 2023 |
| The University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | $20K | 2023 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | $20K | 2023 |
| Univerity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $20K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: aoau.com
See the full profile. All grants with amounts and years, board and officers, contact details, giving patterns and your organization's fit score are available with a free GrantAuthority account.
Similar foundations in District of Columbia
- Gavi Alliance
Washington, DC · gave about $2.9B - The Mastercard Foundation
Washington, DC · gave about $1.4B - Legal Services Corporation
Washington, DC · gave about $550M - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington, DC · gave about $470M - Network for Good Inc
Washington, DC · gave about $220M - Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Washington, DC · gave about $180M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.