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
$69.3M in foundation grants on record from 238 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | $8.1M | 7 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $4.1M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3.4M | 2 |
| John S and Alvina R Myers Foundation for | $2.7M | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $1.4M | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $1.3M | 4 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1.2M | 2 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $1.2M | 2 |
| Give Back Foundation | $1.1M | 4 |
| New Venture Fund | $998K | 2 |
Leadership
JONATHAN ALGER (Principal officer)
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