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American University

American University

Washington, DC 20016
Tax ID53-0196549

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About this organization

Revenue

$815,033,830

Expenses

$733,930,689

Mission

American University's mission is to advance knowledge, foster intellectual curiosity, build community, and empower lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

About

In a time of unprecedented challenges, the American University community steps up to take on issues and make an impact. At AU, we learn, research, and work to spark positive change in our neighborhood and world. We promote student thriving in a diverse, inclusive environment that supports innovative minds and the purposes they courageously pursue. To help prepare these changemakers, we strive to make an AU education more accessible, affordable, and empowering.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “See schedule o”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “American university is an independent, coeducational university located on an 85-acre campus in washington, dc.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is DC, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was c/o Controllers Office, Washington, DC, 200168020.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 8997 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $81,103,141.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 23 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1893.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $323,994,452 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $10,677,414 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization grants to a related person.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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