ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS (EIN 530207414) - 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

1937

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GARY LANGHAM

Phone

2022341450

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS, founded in 1937, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

WE PROVIDE STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PARTNERS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ENTER THE FIELD, DEVELOP THEIR CAREERS, AND FORM PROFESSIONAL FRIENDSHIPS THAT CAN LAST A LIFETIME. THROUGH ANNUAL AND ONGOING PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND MEETINGS, WE AIM TO CREATE A SPACE IN WHICH ALL GEOGRAPHERS, WHEREVER THEY COME FROM, WILL KNOW THEY ARE VALUED, HEARD, AND WELCOMED. BY TAKING CARE OF OUR COMMUNITY WE ENSURE THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE GEOGRAPHIC DISCIPLINE AS IT EVOLVES TO MEET THE CHALLENGES FACED IN TODAY'S WORLD.

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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 $285,247

Program Service Revenue $2,781,873

Investment Income $435,307

Other Revenue $1,544,377

TOTAL REVENUE $5,046,804

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $220,525

Salaries & Benefits $2,934,900

Fundraising Expenses $60,716

Program Expenses $4,025,135

Other Expenses $3,156,821

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,312,246

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,046,804	$6,179,729	-0.2%
Expenses	$6,312,246	$7,834,775	-0.2%
Net Income	$-1,265,442	$-1,655,046	-0.2%

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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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

100

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$476,988

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HEIKE ALBERTS	REGIONAL COUNCILOR (2024)	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BARNES	NATIONAL COUNCILOR (2026)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
PABLO BOSE	NATIONAL COUNCILOR (2024)	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA BULLER	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2026)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBARCHANA GHOSH	NATIONAL COUNCILOR (2025)	1.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
DYDIA DELYSER SECRETARY	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR	1.73	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC SARMIENTO	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2024)	1.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA EHRKAMP	VICE PRESIDENT (2024)	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCIA ENGLAND TREASURER	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR	1.44	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMARIAH FISCHER	STUDENT COUNCILOR (2024)	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI LANNON	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2026)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA LAVE	PRESIDENT (2024)	1.44	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLEEN MYLES CHAIR	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2025), CHAIR (2025)	1.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
HYEJIN YOON	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2024)	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA SOLIS	NATIONAL COUNCILOR (2025)	1.73	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN RAPHAEL	PAST PRESIDENT (2024)	2.79	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN SCHNELL	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN SILVERN PUBS COMMITTEE CHAIR	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2025)	1.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALYSON MABIE	STUDENT COUNCILOR (2026)	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY TASCH	REGIONAL DIVISION COUNCILOR (2026)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDNA WANGUI	NATIONAL COUNCILOR (2024)	0.87	Director	$0	$0	$0
SOFIA ZARAGOCIN	INTERNATIONAL COUNCILOR (2026)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY LANGHAM	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INDEF.)	40.00	Key Emp	$402,440	$74,548	$476,988
CANDIDA MANNOZZI	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Highest	$186,295	$49,923	$236,218
OSCAR LARSON	CONFERENCE DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$149,526	$33,496	$183,022
REBECCA PENDERGAST	DIRECTOR OF DESIGN AND DIG	40.00	Highest	$141,461	$59,489	$200,950
RISHA RAQUELLE	CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$139,721	$26,528	$166,249
MICHELLE LEDOUX	DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS	40.00	Highest	$138,477	$9,313	$147,790

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	$2,389,538	$1,734,596	$13,449,472	$654,942
2024	$5,046,804	$6,312,246	$11,390,352	$-1,265,442
2023	$6,179,729	$7,834,775	$11,838,349	$-1,655,046
2022	$5,734,847	$7,018,466	$11,012,019	$-1,283,619
2021	$5,437,920	$5,507,087	$15,187,517	$-69,167
2020	$3,345,259	$5,374,003	$14,538,951	$-2,028,744
2019	$7,413,539	$7,153,180	$15,512,861	$260,359
2018	$6,187,465	$5,728,566	$14,312,604	$458,899

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