AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS

EIN: 362976274 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$5,894,187
Total Expenses
$5,777,543
Total Assets
$1,332,942
Net Assets
$-12,599,626
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
JOHN BAJKOWSKI
Phone
3122800170
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN 1978 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING EFFECTIVE MANAGERS OF THEIR OWN ASSETS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION INFORMATION AND RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,199,113 Revenue: $2,156,241

The American Association of Individual Investors AAII runs a membership program for approximately 135,000 individuals. This program focuses on providing investment education information and research...

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The American Association of Individual Investors AAII runs a membership program for approximately 135,000 individuals. This program focuses on providing investment education information and research to assist members in making informed financial decisions. Members have access to a vast library of personal finance and investment articles spanning nearly three decades on the AAII website. They also receive the AAII Journal covering educational topics such as portfolio management stock and fund investing retirement planning taxation insurance and financial planning. Annual and life members receive specialized investment information guides including the Mutual Fund Guide Exchange-Traded Fund Guide Personal Tax Guide and the Prism Wealth-Building Process.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,849,274 Revenue: $2,947,841

SUBSCRIPTIONS: The American Association of Individual Investors AAII offers subscription programs focusing on delivering comprehensive investment education information and research tools. These...

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SUBSCRIPTIONS: The American Association of Individual Investors AAII offers subscription programs focusing on delivering comprehensive investment education information and research tools. These programs empower members to make informed decisions and enhance their financial literacy. Stock Investor Pro software enables users to perform fundamental stock analysis and screening on over 6,500 publicly traded companies. This tool also provides educational resources on investment screening and selection techniques. In addition to Stock Investor Pro AAII offers a diverse range of subscription services tailored to meet the specific needs of its members. Dividend Investing Growth Investing Stock Superstars Report and VMQ Stocks websites and corresponding newsletters educate investors and provide information and research on stock analysis portfolio construction and management practices. The A+ Investor offers a comprehensive suite of resources that guide users in effectively discovering researching and tracking various investments enhancing members financial literacy and investment acumen. Retirement Investing educates individuals on retirement savings transitioning into retirement and managing finances during retirement. The Platinum subscription package combines the benefits of Dividend Investing Growth Investing Stock Superstars Report VMQ Stocks Retirement Investing and A+ Investor services into a single offering. By consolidating these services the Platinum subscription ensures that members have access to a diverse range of resources to support their investment strategies and retirement planning goals. This comprehensive package underscores AAIIs dedication to providing members with the tools and information they need to achieve long-term financial success and security.

Program 3
Expenses: $179,907 Revenue: $77,243

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES; AAII PROVIDES PROGRAMS OF INVESTMENT EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INVESTING A FREE ONLINE INVESTMENT...

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OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES; AAII PROVIDES PROGRAMS OF INVESTMENT EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INVESTING A FREE ONLINE INVESTMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AND THEIR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ACCESS TO THE MONTHLY JOURNAL OUR INVESTOR CLASSROOM SERIES AND MEMBERS ONLY AREAS OF THE AAII.COM WEBSITE. ALL WITH THE GOAL OF DELIVERING INVESTMENT EDUCATION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS. AAII OFFERS MEMBERS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL BOOK TITLES WITHIN OUR AAII INVESTOR LIBRARY SERIES. THESE TITLES COVER INVESTING BASICS RETIREMENT PLANNING AND PORTOLIO BUILDING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $144,091
Program Service Revenue $5,203,595
Investment Income $314,435
Other Revenue $232,066
TOTAL REVENUE $5,894,187

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,789,190
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,327,456
Other Expenses $2,988,353
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,777,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,894,187 $7,425,660 -0.2%
Expenses $5,777,543 $7,519,056 -0.2%
Net Income $116,644 $-93,396 -2.2%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
37
Volunteers
242

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
4
$568,439
Total Directors
5
$207,443
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN BAJKOWSKI PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$177,230 $30,213 $207,443
CHARLES ROTBLUT VP EDITOR 0.00
Officer
$179,350 $23,525 $202,875
WAYNE THORP VP SR FINANCIAL ANALYST 0.00
Officer
$150,451 $7,670 $158,121
DONNA CARONE CONTROLLER 0.00
Highest
$160,999 $14,200 $175,199
NICK POWELL IT DIRECTOR 0.00
Highest
$155,000 $27,935 $182,935
KORBERT SMITH MARKETING DIRECTOR 0.00
Highest
$122,782 $0 $122,782
MOHAN RAMBUKKANA MAGGANA WEB DEVELOPER 0.00
Highest
$117,963 $11,555 $129,518
JEAN HENRICH MANAGING EDITOR 0.00
Highest
$106,364 $29,444 $135,808
JOHN MARKESE CHAIRMAN 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LLOYD SHEFSKY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIA PENG DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HULDIN DIRECTOR 0.00
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
2024 $5,894,187 $5,777,543 $1,332,942 $116,644
2023 $7,425,660 $7,519,056 $1,864,656 $-93,396
2022 $7,103,204 $7,069,064 $3,214,356 $34,140
2021 $7,934,060 $7,434,250 $3,907,493 $499,810
2020 $6,623,979 $7,145,095 $3,828,005 $-521,116
2019 $7,218,963 $7,869,447 $4,879,714 $-650,484
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