THE PURPOSE OF THE AAUP FOUNDATION IS TO ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+104.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$22K
-65.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-82.6% YoY
About Aaup Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aaup Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,438,586 | $703,956 | $681,243 |
| Revenue | $740,726 | $62,334 | $91,698 |
| Expenses | $38,283 | $95,582 | $182,945 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,357 | $8,358 | $8,962 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Western Michigan University Aaup ($13,673), American Association of University Professors ($8,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM, TENURE AND GOVERNANCE, INVESTIGATIONS, LEGAL DEFENSE, AND RELATED REPORT & COMMITTEE MEETINGS. | $8,250 |
| WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY AAUP KALAMAZOO, MI | LITIGATION GRANT | $13,673 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD WOLFSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ROTUA LUMBANTOBING | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DANIELLE AUBERT | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 3 | — |
| IRENE MULVEY | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| PAUL DAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| CHRIS SINCLAIR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DAVARIAN BALDWIN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANTONIO GALLO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ERNESTO LONGA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOHN MCNAY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NIVEDITA MAJUMDAR | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DONNA MURCH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GLINDA RAWLS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KARIN ROSEMBLATT | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHENJERAI KUMANYIKA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GRETCHEN MCNAMARA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaup Foundation?
Aaup Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Aaup Foundation?
As of 2024, Aaup Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $741K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $22K in 2024.
Where does Aaup Foundation operate?
Aaup Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Michigan.
What size grants does Aaup Foundation award?
In 2024, Aaup Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aaup Foundation's EIN?
Aaup Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0320933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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