American Academic Leadership Institute
Services include, but are not limited to, identification and development of academic leadership talent and programs enabling them to be successful in their roles and to advance the institutions they serve; consultation to academic leaders and boards of trustees concerning the issues facing higher education and its governance; and assistance during periods of administrative leadership transition. Aali offers direct grants to its supported organizations, the American association of state colleges and universities (AASCU) and the council of independent colleges (CIC).
American Academic Leadership Institute at a glance
In short: American Academic Leadership Institute gave $50K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,068,397
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Academic Leadership Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Association of State Colleges and Universities ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Academic Leadership Institute gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $250K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Association of State Colleges and Universities Washington, DC | For Support of Higher Education | $25,000 |
| Council of Independent Colleges Washington, DC | For Support of Higher Education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,068,397 | $901,176 | $911,865 | $50,000 | 2 | $390,226 |
| 2024 | $3,570,301 | $851,429 | $921,175 | $50,000 | 2 | $492,229 |
| 2023 | $3,718,260 | $616,768 | $1,073,407 | $250,000 | 2 | $301,318 |
| 2022 | $3,440,128 | $598,678 | $612,870 | $50,000 | 2 | $270,428 |
| 2021 | $4,103,923 | $758,757 | $413,296 | $50,000 | 2 | $376,087 |
| 2020 | $3,443,413 | $668,011 | $562,417 | $50,000 | 2 | $377,938 |
About American Academic Leadership Institute
Based on IRS filings
American Academic Leadership Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $390K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Academic Leadership Institute is led by Francisco Javier Cevallos, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francisco Javier Cevallos
Director & President
Director & President- → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $200K (2025)
Barbara Farley
Chair & Director
Chair & Director- → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mildred Garcia
Director -
Director → Director -, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Hass
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Berencea Johnson Eanes
Director
Director- → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Welch
Vice Chair & Director
Vice Chair & Dir.- → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Teniente-Matson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damin Fernndez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Wilson Humphrey
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell P. Wheeler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn M. Hartman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Deborah F. Stanley (2020–2023) — Chair & Director
- Former: Katherine Bergeron (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Bleicken (2020–2023) — Director & President-
- Former: Scott D. Miller (2020–2023) — Vice Chair & Dir.-
- Former: Felix V. Matos Rodriguez (2021–2023) — Director-
- Former: Michael C. Maxey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Soraya M. Coley (2021–2023) — Director-
- Former: Richard Ekman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dana G. Hoyt (2020–2021) — Member Emeriti
- Former: Kenneth W. Dobbins (2020–2021) — Member Emeriti
- Former: Ann Die Hasselmo (2021) — Member Emeriti
- Former: Muriel A. Howard (2021) — Member Emeriti
- Former: Walter D. Chambers (2021) — Member Emeriti
- Former: Maryann Baenninger (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas L. Hellie (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Dr Francisco Javier Cevallos (DIR. and President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Academic Leadership Institute
How much does American Academic Leadership Institute give each year?
American Academic Leadership Institute gave $50K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is American Academic Leadership Institute?
American Academic Leadership Institute reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $901K.
What is American Academic Leadership Institute?
American Academic Leadership Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Academic Leadership Institute operate?
American Academic Leadership Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is American Academic Leadership Institute's EIN?
American Academic Leadership Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1572800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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