AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (EIN 521945674) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LYNN PASQUERELLA

Phone

2023873760

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, founded in 1994, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $19.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $18.3M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE VITALITY AND PUBLIC STANDING OF LIBERAL EDUCATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,385,207

Program Service Revenue $10,260,148

Investment Income $460,639

Other Revenue $60,518

TOTAL REVENUE $19,166,512

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $841,279

Salaries & Benefits $8,937,749

Fundraising Expenses $298,945

Program Expenses $14,861,356

Other Expenses $8,487,933

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,266,961

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$19,166,512	$15,845,906	+0.2%
Expenses	$18,266,961	$15,977,635	+0.1%
Net Income	$899,551	$-131,729	-7.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$1,097,199

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ADAM BUSH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA CHAPDELAINE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW REHFELD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON BUSTEED	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES M ROESSEL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA CUTLIP	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARA N BRYNE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WILSON	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDUARDO OCHOA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FREDERICK LAWRENCE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA RIDDELL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHNATHAN ALGER	VICE CHAIR/CHAIR AS OF JAN 2025	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIUS SOKENU	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
L SONG RICHARDSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LANISA KITCHINER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCO BARKER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY DANA HINTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE FLORES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA EDDINGER	DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR AS OF JAN 2025	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA A MARSHALL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANA SOBH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSLYN CLARK ARTIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANTA ONO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE M RIVERA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS P FOLEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY EATMAN	CHAIR/PAST CHAIR AS OF JAN 2025	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
YVES SALOMON-FERNANDEZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN PASQUERELLA	PRESIDENT	35.00	Officer	$761,154	$56,875	$818,029
MELVINA NORRIED-THOMAS	VP, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE	35.00	Officer	$235,776	$43,394	$279,170
ASHLEY FINLEY	VP, RESEARCH AND SENIOR ADVISOR	35.00	Highest	$192,119	$30,408	$222,527
DAVID TRITELLI	VP, COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS	35.00	Highest	$194,640	$38,567	$233,207
DAWN WHITEHEAD	VP, GLOBAL CITIZEN FOR CAMPUS	35.00	Highest	$189,861	$36,726	$226,587
KATHRYNE MCCONELL	VP, CURRICULAR AND PEDAGOGICAL INNOV	35.00	Highest	$178,663	$55,428	$234,091
KELLY MACK	VP, UNDERGRAD STEM EDUCATION	35.00	Highest	$235,099	$39,777	$274,876

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	$19,166,512	$18,266,961	$28,447,703	$899,551
2024	$15,845,906	$15,977,635	$23,032,485	$-131,729
2023	$15,054,199	$14,849,607	$21,674,851	$204,592
2022	$16,552,261	$12,436,130	$22,290,827	$4,116,131
2020	$12,506,275	$12,537,292	$16,161,995	$-31,017
2019	$14,718,500	$13,906,891	$14,948,097	$811,609
2018	$12,490,451	$12,278,478	$14,634,223	$211,973

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES