American Assoc of University Women
The purpose of the branch is to unite graduates of regionally accredited educational institutions in order to promote equity, education, intellectual growth, individual worth and development of opportunities for women and girls. The branch participates on development and promotion of aauw policies and programs through study, action and pubic advocacy in areas related to its purpose, including community, cultural interests, education and international relations; promotes positive societal change in the community; and cooperates in aauw state and regional work. There are approximately 315 members. The branch holds weekly seminars for members september through may.
American Assoc of University Women at a glance
In short: American Assoc of University Women gave $27K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,461
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,731
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,731
- Total assets
- $1,943,298
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Assoc of University Women funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Association of University ($16K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Assoc of University Women gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $47K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Association of University Washington, DC | General | $16,004 |
| Others Less Than 5000 Each | General | $11,457 |
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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 | $1,943,298 | $374,410 | $286,878 | $27,461 | 2 | $54,566 |
| 2024 | $1,954,905 | $145,367 | $168,910 | $37,162 | 2 | $24,835 |
| 2023 | $1,899,517 | $340,961 | $140,880 | $46,792 | 3 | $64,298 |
| 2022 | $1,986,099 | $313,496 | $116,320 | $40,698 | 1 | $14,146 |
| 2021 | $1,742,359 | $251,695 | $112,469 | — | — | $27,191 |
About American Assoc of University Women
Based on IRS filings
American Assoc of University Women is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Assoc of University Women is led by Sharon Klumpp, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 31 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Klumpp
President
President-El → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Faribault
Aauw Funds C
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Gilbertson
Diversity Co
Diversity Ch → Diversity Co, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Hanson
Vice President Membershi
President El → President, 2022
President → Vice President Membershi, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Varner
Diversity Co
Diversity Ch → Diversity Co, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Anderson
Global Issue
Global Issue → Global Issue & Evening Program, 2022
Global Issue & Evening Program → Global Issue, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Hertel
Great Decisi
Director → Decisions Ch, 2022
Decisions Ch → Great Decisi, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Tomczak
Public Polic
Public Polic → Environment, 2023
Environment → Public Polic, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Miller Poff
Vice President - Administrator
Vice President Administrator → Vice President - Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Hinke
Education Ch
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Lande
Evening Program
Vice President - Program → Vice President - Program & Evening Program, 2024
Vice President - Program & Evening Program → Evening Program, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dulcie Campana
Outstanding
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Parkman
Vice President - Fundrai
Membership T → Vice President - Fundrai, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Quist
Bylaws Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Hoskins
Bylaws Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Sworsky
Communications
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Quist
Vice President Operations
On filings since 2023
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Pike
Vice President - Program
Nominating C → Vice President - Program, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Barker
Branch Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Phillips
Historian
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ferry
Branch Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Greimel
Membership T & Nominating C
V.p. of Fund → Membership T & Nominating C, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Johnston
Property Co-
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Smith
Finance Chai
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Devine
Hospitality
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Mullarkey
Business Board
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Spiess
Scholarship
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Hollingsworth
Scholarship
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynee Beck
Cultural Art
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Paulus
Cultural Art
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Hall
Property Co-
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Barbara Waldschmidt (2021–2024) — Business Board
- Former: Becky Davidson (2021–2024) — Vice President - Members
- Former: Jerri Smith (2021–2024) — Public Polic
- Former: Paulette Medin (2021–2024) — Property Cha
- Former: Sandy Crum (2021–2024) — Vice President - Program
- Former: Sharon Carlson (2021–2024) — Cultural Art
- Former: Sue Talley (2021–2024) — Vice President - Members
- Former: Carole Otte Pesek (2022–2024) — Scholarship
- Former: Kathy Lafayette (2022–2024) — Hospitality
- Former: Kathy Pickard (2022–2024) — Finance Chai
- Former: Caroline Constans (2021–2023) — Branch Secretary
- Former: Kim Blair (2021–2023) — Historian
- Former: Mary Chorewycz (2021–2023) — Vice President - Fundrai
- Former: Meg Swanson (2021–2023) — Branch Treasurer
- Former: Colleen Cooper (2022–2023) — Nominating C
- Former: Carol Gergorson (2021) — Bylaws Chair
- Former: Carol Sheggeby (2021) — Timely Repor
- Former: Jane Tschida (2021) — Outstanding
- Former: Judy Searles (2021) — Scholarship
- Former: Katherine Cram (2021) — Finance Chai
- Former: Kathy Rafferty (2021) — Hospitality
- Former: Marjorie Williams (2021) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Marla Kennedy (2021) — Poetry Chair
- Former: Marlys Larsen (2021) — Nccwsl
- Former: Mary Rafferty (2021) — Hospitality
- Former: Nancy Beck (2021) — Membership T
- Former: Pam Steuart (2021) — Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Assoc of University Women
How much does American Assoc of University Women give each year?
American Assoc of University Women gave $27K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $37K across 2 grants.
How large is American Assoc of University Women?
American Assoc of University Women reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $374K.
What is American Assoc of University Women?
American Assoc of University Women is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Assoc of University Women operate?
American Assoc of University Women has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Minnesota.
What is American Assoc of University Women's EIN?
American Assoc of University Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0719838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
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