ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES INC (EIN 521947112) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BARBARA R SNYDER

Phone

2024087500

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES INC, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $10.7M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1900, THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES (AAU) IS COMPOSED OF 71 DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES, 69 IN THE UNITED STATES AND TWO IN 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.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $11,563,597

Investment Income $516,152

Other Revenue $42,274

TOTAL REVENUE $12,122,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $105,550

Salaries & Benefits $7,184,467

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $8,306,167

Other Expenses $3,399,196

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,689,213

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$12,122,023	$10,940,021	+0.1%
Expenses	$10,689,213	$10,752,466	0.0%
Net Income	$1,432,810	$187,555	+6.6%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$2,160,570

Total Directors

$788,330

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RONALD DANIELS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT JONES	CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURIE MCINNIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA POLLACK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VINCENT PRICE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD GILLMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS GIROD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA LARIVE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER EISGRUBER	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL CHRIST	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY FENVES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA R SNYDER	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$699,725	$88,605	$788,330
KENNETH GOLDSTEIN	VP OF SURVEY RESEARCH & INST PLCY	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WINFIELD BOERCKEL	VP FOR COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN FOX	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$183,983	$39,430	$223,413
ROXANNE MURRAY	VP OF ADMINISTRATION	40.00	Officer	$317,664	$59,864	$377,528
KENNETH GOLDSTEIN ENDED 062024	SR VP FOR SURVEY RESEARCH & INSTITUTIONAL POLICY	40.00	Officer	$315,894	$59,687	$375,581
TOBIN SMITH	VP OF SCIENCE PLCY & GLBL AFFAIRS	40.00	Officer	$335,791	$59,927	$395,718
PAMELA DAVIDSON	ASSOCIATE VP OF FED'L RELATIONS	40.00	Highest	$165,119	$16,512	$181,631
LIZBET BOROUGHS	ASSOCIATE VP FOR FEDERAL RELATIONS	40.00	Highest	$172,236	$36,580	$208,816
KATE HUDSON	ASSOCIATE VP AND COUNSEL FOR POLICY & FED'L RELATI	40.00	Highest	$190,493	$18,949	$209,442
EMILY MILLER	DEPUTY VP OF POLICY	40.00	Highest	$191,545	$48,002	$239,547
JULIA JESTER	DEPUTY VP OF FED'L RELATIONS	40.00	Highest	$197,904	$48,638	$246,542

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	$12,122,023	$10,689,213	$26,503,246	$1,432,810
2023	$10,940,021	$10,752,466	$22,120,340	$187,555
2022	$10,175,796	$9,933,695	$13,327,959	$242,101
2021	$10,421,026	$10,166,075	$12,330,287	$254,951
2020	$9,456,564	$8,617,975	$9,620,396	$838,589
2019	$8,849,986	$8,194,844	$8,441,051	$655,142
2018	$7,842,670	$7,648,044	$9,141,946	$194,626
2018	$7,842,670	$7,648,044	$9,141,946	$194,626

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES INC