EIN 53-0196549

American University (AU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8,400
Year formed
1893
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The American University (AU) actively encourages a commitment to public service, inclusive participation in university governance, equity and equal access, and an appreciation of diverse cultures and viewpoints.
Total revenues
$997,808,443
2022
Total expenses
$864,229,056
2022
Total assets
$2,349,689,128
2022
Num. employees
8,400
2022

Program areas at AU

Instruction: the University's mission is carried out by almost 915 full-time teaching and research faculty in six academic divisions offering 80 bachelor's programs, 99 master's programs, 24 doctoral programs, j.d., s.j.d, m.l.s. And l.l.m. Programs. Certificate programs and an associate degree program are offered as well. Student-faculty ratio = 12:1. Average class size = 20.7 students.
Auxiliary enterprises: University dormitories, consisting of eleven residence halls, provide living quarters for almost 4,260 students. Also provided are recreational facilities, dining services, parking, and other self-supporting faculty, staff, and student services.
Scholarships and fellowships: American University awards financial aid to students based on a combination of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and the availability of funds. Once a student is admitted, the financial aid office will determine need and develop a financial aid award that includes funds from the programs for which the student qualifies. To receive consideration for financial aid, a student must be a united states citizen or eligible non-citizen in a degree program.
Academic support:grants $0expenses $82,812,232revenue $0student services:grants $0expenses $59,981,881revenue $0institutional support:grants $0expenses $44,305,961revenue $0research & public services:grants $2,426,157expenses $92,043,851revenue $50,287,553total other program services

Grants made by AU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Education and Resource Network (IEARN)Sub-Award$165,542
Yale UniversitySub-Award$154,769
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)Sub-Award$153,622
...and 24 more grants made totalling $1,593,046

Who funds American University (AU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingRCSG$1,658,847
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$1,519,477
Margaret A Cargill FoundationSupport for Equitable Access To Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health$1,000,000
...and 202 more grants received totalling $22,386,101

Personnel at AU

NameTitleCompensation
Bronte Burleigh-JonesChief Financial Officer , Vice President and Treasurer$131,652
Matthew BennettVice President and Chief Communications Officer$293,719
Steve MunsonVice President and Chief Information Officer$316,466
Seth GrossmanVice President of People and External Affairs$351,152
Courtney SurlsVice President Development and Alumni Relations$437,390
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for AU

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$76,645,324
Program services$792,861,976
Investment income and dividends$59,384,536
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$68,920,323
Net income from fundraising events$-3,716
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$997,808,443

Form 990s for AU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-14990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-28990View PDF
2018-062020-02-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like AU

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Baylor University (BU)Waco, TX$1,400,477,758
Duke UniversityDurham, NC$4,604,378,802
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI$733,396,500
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH$1,952,191,796
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL$889,340,745
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA$1,638,236,627
Catholic University of America (CUA)Washington, DC$368,332,224
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA$1,594,106,664
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC$1,988,566,479
University of St ThomasSaint Paul, MN$513,833,802
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 83 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Margaret A Cargill Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $1,658,847 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 184 new grant, including a grant for $1,701,474 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
July 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousMembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
american.edu/ 
Phone
(202) 885-1000
Facebook page
AmericanUniversity 
Twitter profile
@americanu 
IRS details
EIN
53-0196549
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1893
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
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