American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is a Washington, DC–based public charity and multidisciplinary scientific society. Its work includes advancing science and engineering, publishing the Science family of journals, and supporting programs in science policy, education, public engagement, and career development.
American Association for the Advancement of Science at a glance
In short: American Association for the Advancement of Science gave $2.7M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Virginia. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,701,048
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +126.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,943
- -57.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $166,310,899
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (33 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Review Cycle
- The first Friday of December; awards are made at the NAAS/AJAS Annual Meeting in February.
- Deadline
- The first Friday of December; awards are made at the NAAS/AJAS Annual Meeting in February.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 New York Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Website: https://aaas.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from American Association for the Advancement of Science
AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science Grant
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Grant
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science Grant
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Association for the Advancement of Science funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Institutes for Research ($433K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 243 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AAAS’s mission is global, and it reports members in more than 91 countries. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Virginia (20%), California (15%), Connecticut (10%), Maryland (7%), and Vermont (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Association for the Advancement of Science open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 52 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Institutes for Research Arlington, VA | Support STEM Resource and Evaluation | $433,110 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Support Policy Fellowships and Stemm | $253,065 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Support Policy Fellowships | $181,841 |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Support Stemm | $178,321 |
| American Assoc of Physics Teachers College Park, MD | Support STEM Equity Achievement | $155,743 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Support STEM Research and Evaluation | $154,504 |
| University of Texas Austin, TX | Support Science Journalism | $109,553 |
| New Jersey Inst of Technology Newark, NJ | Support Policy Fellowships | $103,832 |
| QEM Network Washington, DC | Support STEM Research and Evaluation | $93,886 |
| Ark Media LLC Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $87,202 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166,310,899 | $129,476,881 | $132,185,374 | $2,701,048 | 52 | $8,910,071 |
| 2023 | $173,512,690 | $123,169,523 | $120,295,256 | $2,832,275 | 23 | $2,614,000 |
| 2022 | $161,683,534 | $114,932,138 | $112,289,223 | $1,388,994 | 39 | $2,488,925 |
| 2021 | $172,653,652 | $112,309,734 | $108,252,147 | $1,617,945 | 52 | $3,165,585 |
| 2020 | $157,164,052 | $114,052,927 | $107,708,057 | $1,880,121 | 77 | $1,355,544 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AAAS’s mission is to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. Its stated strategic goals are to advance scientific excellence and achievement, foster inclusivity for scientific excellence, build trust among scientists and communities, and catalyze progress where science meets policy.
Its 2024 grants included support for STEM research and evaluation, policy fellowships, science journalism, STEMM, STEM equity, and women in science. Among the recipients were universities and other organizations. For example, Virginia Commonwealth University described its mission as supporting the educational, scientific, and charitable activities of its School of Engineering; Johns Hopkins University described its mission as educating students, fostering original research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world.
AAAS also describes a research grant competition for NAAS-affiliated state, regional, and municipal academies of science. Those grants support programs that encourage research by middle and high school students. The organization’s other activities include science policy, diplomacy, education, career support, and public engagement with science.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AAAS reported 52 grants totaling $2,701,048. Grants ranged from $11,250 to $433,110, with a median of $27,500.
The largest reported grants included $433,110 to the American Institutes for Research for STEM resource and evaluation support; $253,065 to the University of Connecticut for policy fellowships and STEMM; $181,841 to Santa Clara University for policy fellowships; $178,321 to the University of Vermont for STEMM; and $155,743 to the American Association of Physics Teachers for STEM equity achievement. Other reported grants included $154,504 to the University of Washington for STEM research and evaluation and $109,553 to the University of Texas for science journalism.
For State Academy Research Grants, AAAS awards funds to NAAS-affiliated academies based on proposals submitted to AAAS. Funds may support or encourage precollege student research in any field of science. Under the terms of the bequests funding the program, grants cannot be used for major equipment, indirect costs, travel, living expenses, or similar purposes. The stated aim is to support as many students as possible; proposals may support several students at modest levels. Applications are available online.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Sudip S. Parikh, Secretary and CEO; Carolyn N. Ainslie, Treasurer; Gilda A. Barabino, Board Chair; and Theresa Maldonado, President-Elect. Other directors listed were Janine Austin Clayton, Kaye Husbands Fealing, Joseph Francisco, Morton Ann Gernsbacher, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, and Jane Maienschein.
American Association for the Advancement of Science is led by Sudip S. Parikh, Secretary & CEO on every filing since 2020; 14 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sudip S. Parikh
Secretary & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$641K (2020) → $983K (2024)
Willie E. May
President
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilda A. Barabino
Board Chair
Pres-Elect President → Chair & President, 2023
Chair & President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ichiro Nishimura
Council Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Issing
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $263K (2024)
Rick Weiss
Editorial Director & Sciline
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$255K (2024)
Cynthia M. Beall
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaye Husbands Fealing
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Millard
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine Austin Clayton
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan S. Ramirez Lugo
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Babak Parviz
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Rosenberg
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morton Ann Gernsbacher
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Maienschein
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Francisco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Black
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$354K (2020) → $407K (2024)
Julia Mackenzie
Chief Program Officer
Chief Program Officer → Chief Programs Officer, 2021
Chief Programs Officer → Chief Program Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $328K (2024)
Tanisha N. Lewis
Chief Financialofficer
Chief Financial Ofr → Chief Financial Officer, 2021
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financialofficer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $410K (2024)
Tim Appenzeller
News Editor
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $262K (2024)
William G. Moran
Publisher & Science Journals
Publisher → Publisher & Science Journals, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$445K (2020) → $558K (2024)
Joanne P. Carney
Chief Govt Relations Officer
Director & Government Relations → Director of Govt Relations, 2022
Director of Govt Relations → Chief Govt Relations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$244K (2021) → $283K (2024)
Julia M. Staiano
Chief Advancement Officer
Chief Philanthropy Officer → Chief Advancement Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$272K (2022) → $318K (2024)
Tal Z. Woliner
Chief Communications Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$255K (2022) → $268K (2024)
Dwayne Norris
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$295K (2023) → $330K (2024)
Jay R. Brodsky
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$314K (2023) → $336K (2024)
H. Holden Thorpe
Editor in Chief
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$652K (2024)
Carolyn N. Ainslie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Yamamoto
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Maldonado
President-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Ann Bostrom (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: H. Holden Thorp (2020–2023) — Editor in Chief
- Former: Maria M. Klawe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel M. Kerestes (2020–2023) — Director & Science Is Us
- Former: Susan G. Amara (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: William D. Provine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Maienschien (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Valda J. Vinson (2022–2023) — Executive Editor
- Former: Claire M. Fraser (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Laura Greene (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Savelli (2020–2022) — Chief Information Ofr
- Former: Monica M. Bradford (2020–2022) — Managing Editor
- Former: Rosina M. Bierbaum (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen P. A. Fodor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Chu (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Iquo A. Edim (2021) — Director & Institutional Licensing
- Former: Randolph Yi (2021) — Director, Business Sys & Finance Analysi
- Former: Alondra Nelson (2020) — Director
- Former: Colleen Struss (2020) — CFO & Clo
- Former: Margaret A. Hamburg (2020) — Chair
- Former: Maureen Kearney (2020) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: May Berenbaum (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael D. Fernandez (2020) — Director & Sci Evidence Public Issues
- Former: Richard Weiss (2020) — Editorial Director & Sciline
- Former: S. James Gates (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $983K, to Sudip S Parikh (Secretary and CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association for the Advancement of Science
How much does American Association for the Advancement of Science give each year?
American Association for the Advancement of Science gave $2.7M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 23 grants.
What is American Association for the Advancement of Science's typical grant size?
American Association for the Advancement of Science's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $51,943, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Association for the Advancement of Science that year got $42K on average.
Where does American Association for the Advancement of Science give grants?
American Association for the Advancement of Science's top state is Virginia, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (15%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does American Association for the Advancement of Science give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Science in Theological Education" (23 grants), "Support Women in Science" (10 grants) and "Support Policy Fellowships" (4 grants).
Who are American Association for the Advancement of Science's largest grantees?
American Association for the Advancement of Science's largest 2024 grantees include American Institutes for Research ($433,110), University of Connecticut ($253,065) and Santa Clara University ($181,841), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Association for the Advancement of Science?
American Association for the Advancement of Science reported $166.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $129.5M.
What does American Association for the Advancement of Science fund?
AAAS’s mission is to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Association for the Advancement of Science?
American Association for the Advancement of Science has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aaas.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Association for the Advancement of Science's EIN?
American Association for the Advancement of Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0196568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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