EIN 63-6022422

Auburn University Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
75
State
Year formed
1960
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The Auburn University Foundation operates exclusively for the benefit of Auburn University, a tax-exempt, educational, land-grant institution. It grants funds to AU for academic, outreach and research missions as well as supporting its related organizations and intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, it provides grants to the Auburn University Real Estate Foundation, Inc. (AUREF) for operations and transfer of real properties to AU for perpetual management.
Total revenues
$105,901,553
2023
Total expenses
$62,477,114
2023
Total assets
$909,567,231
2023
Num. employees
75
2023

Program areas at Auburn University Foundation

Grants to Auburn University (au) for academic, outreach and research missions and its supporting/related organizations in support of their organization's primary purposes, outreach and intercollegiate athletics, in support of au.
Grants to Auburn University real estate Foundation, inc.(auref), for operations and the transfer of real properties to au for perpetual management.
Expenditures made by Auburn University Foundation (auf) on behalf of au in support of its academic, outreach and research missions.

Grants made by Auburn University Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Tigers Unlimited FoundationIntercollegiate Athletics$364,177
Auburn University Real Estate FoundationCapital Support$314,000
Auburn Alumni AssociationAlumni Relations$134,708

Who funds Auburn University Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Endowment FoundationEducational$2,635,750
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,361,885
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$753,000
...and 157 more grants received totalling $14,579,307

Financials for Auburn University Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$79,063,156
Program services$144,828
Investment income and dividends$4,407,038
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$85,489
Net rental income$3,780
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$19,114,434
Net income from fundraising events$112,551
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,970,277
Total revenues$105,901,553
Data update history
July 2, 2025
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $273,000 from William Thomas Dawson Family Charitable Foundation
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 66 new grant, including a grant for $510,000 from The Bessemer Giving Fund
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $2,635,750 from American Endowment Foundation
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 21 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
317 S College St
Auburn University, AL 36849
Metro area
Auburn-Opelika, AL
County
Lee County, AL
Website URL
auburngiving.org/ 
Phone
(334) 844-7048
Facebook page
auburnu 
Twitter profile
@foundationhoops 
IRS details
EIN
63-6022422
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1960
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
113556
FTB Entity ID
2545888
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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