American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund
The AAUW California Special Projects Fund receives and distributes funds for programs and projects that further education and equity for all women and girls in California communities.
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,940,676
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,129,986
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $80,333
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $940,927
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AAUW Redlands CA Branch Redlands, CA | STEM project | $5,985 |
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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 | $1,940,676 | $1,129,986 | $940,927 | — | — | $80,333 |
| 2023 | $1,719,487 | $834,809 | $914,711 | $5,985 | 1 | $59,517 |
| 2022 | $1,746,970 | $518,476 | $722,377 | — | — | $40,289 |
| 2021 | $2,132,236 | $457,490 | $391,952 | — | — | $86,468 |
| 2020 | $2,071,020 | $627,241 | $167,649 | — | — | $28,572 |
About American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund
Based on IRS filings
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund is led by Susan Negrete, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Negrete
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Westafer
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Niemeier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Turner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Slater
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Morrison
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kathy Schmidt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sue Cochran (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Terri Clark (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Linda Strotz (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Malecha (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund
How large is American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund?
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund?
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund operate?
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund has awarded grants in California.
What is American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund's EIN?
American Association of University Women Special Projects Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0463071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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