American Association For The Advancement Of Science
American Association For The Advancement Of Science
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering and innovation for the benefit of all people. With more than 120,000 individual members in over 91 countries, AAAS is the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through the Science family of journals. As one of the leading voices for science worldwide, we spearhead initiatives in policy, international cooperation and diplomacy, STEM education, public engagement, and more. We strive to promote and defend the integrity of science and its use, provide a voice for science on societal issues, and strengthen and diversify the science and technology workforce.
About
FOUNDED IN 1848, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS) IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE. WITH OVER 120,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS IN MORE THAN 91 COUNTRIES, AAAS IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY AND A LEADING PUBLISHER OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH THROUGH THE SCIENCE FAMILY OF JOURNALS. AS ONE OF THE TOP VOICES FOR SCIENCE WORLDWIDE, WE SPEARHEAD INITIATIVES IN POLICY, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND DIPLOMACY, STEM EDUCATION, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND MORE. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND THE INTEGRITY OF SCIENCE AND ITS USE, PROVIDE A VOICE FOR SCIENCE ON SOCIETAL ISSUES, AND STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE. SCIENCE AND THE SCIENCE FAMILY OF JOURNALS SCIENCE HAS GROWN TO BECOME THE WORLD'S LEADING OUTLET FOR SCIENTIFIC NEWS, COMMENTARY, AND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, WITH THE LARGEST PAID CIRCULATION OF ANY PEER-REVIEWED MULTIDISCIPLINARY-SCIENCE JOURNAL. THROUGH ITS PRINT AND ONLINE INCARNATIONS, SCIENCE REACHES AN ESTIMATED WORLDWIDE READERSHIP OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION. IN CONTENT, THE JOURNAL IS TRULY INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE: SOME 35 TO 40 PERCENT OF THE CORRESPONDING AUTHORS ON ITS PAPERS ARE BASED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. AND ITS ARTICLES CONSISTENTLY RANK AMONG WORLD'S MOST CITED RESEARCH. SCIENCE'S LEADING POSITION STEMS FROM MANY FACTORS: (1) THE JOURNAL'S STRONG TRADITION OF EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE; (2) ITS HIGH STANDARDS OF PEER-REVIEW AND EDITORIAL QUALITY (OF THE MORE THAN 12,000 TOP-NOTCH SCIENTIFIC MANUSCRIPTS THAT THE JOURNAL SEES EACH YEAR, LESS THAN 8 PERCENT ARE ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION); (3) ITS BOARD OF REVIEWING EDITORS, CONSISTING OF CLOSE TO 200 OF THE WORLD'S TOP SCIENTISTS; (4) ITS STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY, WHICH ENSURES A STREAM OF LIVELY, UP-TO-DATE, AND AUTHORITATIVE NEWS AND COMMENTARY IN ITS PAGES; (5) THE DEDICATION OF ITS PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN THE U.S., THE U.K., AND OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING 31 PH.D. EDITORS, A DIGITAL MEDIA AND PUBLISHING TEAM, AND A TEAM OF SCIENCE WRITERS, REPORTERS, AND JOURNALISTS SECOND TO NONE; (6) THE SUPPORT OF ITS PUBLISHER, AAAS, THE WORLD'S LARGEST INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE SOCIETY. THE SCIENCE FAMILY OF JOURNALS INCLUDES: (1) SCIENCE SIGNALING, THE LEADING JOURNAL OF CELL SIGNALING AND REGULATORY BIOLOGY; (2) SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, INTEGRATING MEDICINE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE TO PROMOTE HUMAN HEALTH; (3) SCIENCE ADVANCES, AN INNOVATIVE AND HIGH-QUALITY OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL FOR ALL THE SCIENCES; (4) SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY, RESEARCH ARTICLES THAT REPORT CRITICAL ADVANCES IN ALL AREAS OF IMMUNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, INCLUDING IMPORTANT NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES; AND (5) SCIENCE ROBOTICS, ORIGINAL, PEER-REVIEWED, SCIENCE- OR ENGINEERING-BASED RESEARCH ARTICLES THAT ADVANCE THE FIELD OF ROBOTICS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people. to fulfill this mission, the aaas board has set these broad goals: enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public; promote and defend the integrity of science and its use; strengthen support for the science and technology enterprise; provide a voice for science on societal issues; promote the responsible use of science in public policy; strengthen and diversify the science and technology workforce; foster education in science and technology for everyone; increase public engagement with science and technology; and advance international cooperation in science.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people. see schedule o”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1200 NEW YORK AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005.
- The form of the non-profit reports 629 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect 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 -$4,643,927.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1874.
- 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 $52,824,234 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,696,711 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 has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.