ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

EIN: 223319874 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,307,601
Total Expenses
$2,484,948
Total Assets
$1,621,874
Net Assets
$560,886
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MEGHAN FAY ZAHNISER
Phone
8883479997
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO INSPIRE AND CATALYZE HIGHER EDUCATION TO LEAD THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION. TO LEAD HIGHER EDUCATION TO BE A FOUNDATION FOR A THRIVING, EQUITABLE AND ECOLOGICALLY HEALTHY WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $853,746 Revenue: $885,845

CONFERENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: ATTENDEES FROM AROUND THE WORLDSHARE INNOVATIONS, ACTIVITIES, FRAMEWORKS, LEARNING OUTCOMES, TOOLS, STRATEGIES, RESEARCH, THEORY AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES THAT...

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CONFERENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: ATTENDEES FROM AROUND THE WORLDSHARE INNOVATIONS, ACTIVITIES, FRAMEWORKS, LEARNING OUTCOMES, TOOLS, STRATEGIES, RESEARCH, THEORY AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES THAT ARECHANGING THE FACE OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION. WITHTRAILBLAZING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, AWARDS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AASHE CONFERENCES ADVANCE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF CURRENT SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION EACH YEAR. EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO ENGAGE A DIVERSE GROUP OF CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES; FROM FACULTY TO SUSTAINABILITY OFFICERS, PRESIDENTS TO STUDENTS IN DIALOGUE AND ACTION FOCUSED ON PRESSING ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, CLIMATE ACTION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $294,972 Revenue: $1,008,809

MEMBERSHIPS: AASHE IS THE LEADING ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OFSUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION. WE SERVE A FULL RANGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF AND STUDENTS WHO ARE...

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MEMBERSHIPS: AASHE IS THE LEADING ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OFSUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION. WE SERVE A FULL RANGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF AND STUDENTS WHO ARE CHANGE AGENTS AND DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION. ESTABLISHED IN 2005, AASHE'S MEMBERS ARE LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA AS WELL AS, 9 CANADIAN PROVINCES AND 25 COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT COMPRISE AASHE'S MEMBERSHIP BASE, AASHE PROVIDES A ROBUST AND DIVERSE SUITE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING: NETWORKING AND RECOGNITION, BENCHMARKING AND RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEWS AND RESOURCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $417,261 Revenue: $251,192

STARS: STARS IS A TRANSPARENT, SELF-REPORTING FRAMEWORK USED BY HUNDREDS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO MEASURE AND REPORT THEIR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE. IT PROVIDES A GUIDE FOR ADVANCING...

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STARS: STARS IS A TRANSPARENT, SELF-REPORTING FRAMEWORK USED BY HUNDREDS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO MEASURE AND REPORT THEIR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE. IT PROVIDES A GUIDE FOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN ALL SECTORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, CREATES INCENTIVES FOR IMPROVEMENT TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY, FACILITATES INFORMATION SHARING AND BUILDS A MORE DIVERSE CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $150,677
Program Service Revenue $2,139,561
Investment Income $11,078
Other Revenue $6,285
TOTAL REVENUE $2,307,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,566,184
Fundraising Expenses $67,767
Program Expenses $1,565,979
Other Expenses $918,764
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,484,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,307,601 $1,869,289 +0.2%
Expenses $2,484,948 $2,044,315 +0.2%
Net Income $-177,347 $-175,026 +0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
20
Volunteers
14

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$316,477
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGHAN FAY ZAHNISER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$126,485 $18,150 $144,635
ALLISON JONES DIR OF FINANCE & OPER (THRU 7/7/23) 45.00
Officer
$67,451 $7,964 $75,415
DOMNA GALLION DIR OF ACCTG & OPER (EFF 7/7/23) 45.00
Officer
$77,979 $18,448 $96,427
KIMBERLY SMITH DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS 45.00
Highest
$123,342 $17,227 $140,569
JENNY HIRSCH PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENICE CANDI REDDICK DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 45.00
Highest
$104,201 $10,030 $114,231
ROGELIO ZUNIGA RUBIO IT MANAGER 45.00
Highest
$100,413 $12,587 $113,000
FRANCOIS MILLER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHNA TARE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PHILLIPS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANIA ASSARIOTAKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
O'BRIEN CHRIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PIERSON DARYL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SRINIVASAN RAGHAVAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREGOSI STEPHANIA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHWANI VASISHTH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,307,601 $2,484,948 $1,621,874 $-177,347
2022 $1,869,289 $2,044,315 $1,585,343 $-175,026
2021 $2,607,691 $1,951,511 $1,920,496 $656,180
2020 $1,831,887 $2,064,145 $1,367,337 $-232,258
2019 $2,390,734 $2,317,461 $1,470,306 $73,273
2018 $2,367,096 $2,273,173 $1,280,358 $93,923
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