From public IRS filings
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, DC · Education
Mission
TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, FOSTER INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND EMPOWER LIVES OF PURPOSE, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$937.1M
Total expenses
$918.4M
Total assets
$2.5B
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
$87.6M in foundation grants on record from 436 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $8.2M | 4 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | $8.1M | 7 |
| David and June Trone Family Foundation | $4.7M | 9 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $4.1M | 4 |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | $3M | 3 |
| John S and Alvina R Myers Foundation for | $2.7M | 3 |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $2.7M | 12 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $2.4M | 18 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving | $1.7M | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $1.7M | 5 |
Leadership
JONATHAN ALGER (Principal officer)
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