American Australian Association
The American Australian Association's purpose is to broaden, strengthen and encourage ties between the us and australia with active programs of corporate, educational, economic, social and cultural activities.
American Australian Association at a glance
In short: American Australian Association reported $523K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $523,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +508.8% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $24,300,638
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,970,408
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,079,295
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,730,155
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Australian Association
Open Grants
29 open opportunities from American Australian Association
AAA Arts Fund Scholarships & Grants
American Australian Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAA Graduate Education Fund Scholarship
American Australian Association
Amount
up to USD 40,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAA South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship
American Australian Association
Amount
USD 40,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Australian Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $2.8M (2020). In 2024 it reported $523K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Fashion Foundation New York, NY | Program Support | $75,902 |
| Australian Theatre Festival NYC New York, NY | Donation to the 2023 Australian Theatre Festival NYC | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,300,638 | $3,970,408 | $5,730,155 | $523,000 | Total only | $1,079,295 |
| 2023 | $26,229,905 | $3,700,597 | $5,408,451 | $85,902 | 2 | $749,299 |
| 2022 | $30,305,261 | $8,500,259 | $4,124,592 | $759,563 | Total only | $467,726 |
| 2021 | $20,329,376 | $5,966,095 | $3,532,950 | $996,354 | Total only | $950,279 |
| 2020 | $16,744,700 | $5,767,448 | $5,168,390 | $2,796,770 | Total only | $397,620 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Australian Association
Based on IRS filings
American Australian Association is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $523K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Australian Association is led by John Berry, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Berry
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$569K (2020) → $424K (2024)
Craig E. Chapman Esq.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rollette Lusanta
Director of Technology
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Michael Leahy
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$59K (2023) → $117K (2024)
Charles R. Grant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara McKerihan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Beshar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania Yuki
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damian Eales
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Vale
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Johnston
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Stone
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oronzo Miccoli
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Estes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zjantelle Cammisa Markel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Gray
Senior Vice President Business Engagement & P
Senior Vice President Business Engagement, Partnerships & Development → Senior Vice President Business Engagement, Partnership & Development, 2022
Senior Vice President Business Engagement, Partnership & Development → Senior Vice President Business Engagement & P, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$170K (2021) → $187K (2024)
Laura Leventhal
Vice President, Business Partnerships & Brand
Director of Partnerships, Programs & Brand → Director of Partnerships, 2023
Director of Partnerships → Vice President, Business Partnerships & Brand, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Lily Balatincz
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$221K (2024)
Jacqui Spence
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Schoen
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Marshall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Smith
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dave Perry (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Larose (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Denis Hickey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Babbage (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Stephen Thompson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Libbi Swan (2021–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Sam Hawkins (2022–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Nancy Chapman (2020–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Rich Rauchenberger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Nason (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tracey Fellows (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Chappel (2020) — C.o.o.
- Former: Todd Malan (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 $424K, to John Berry (President (Ended 12/31/2024)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Australian Association
How much does American Australian Association give each year?
American Australian Association reported $523K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $86K across 2 grants.
How large is American Australian Association?
American Australian Association reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is American Australian Association?
American Australian Association is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $24.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Australian Association operate?
American Australian Association has awarded grants in New York.
What is American Australian Association's EIN?
American Australian Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6151807. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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