American Genetic Association
The American Genetic Association (AGA) is a public charity based in South Beach, Oregon. It supports organismal genetics and genomics through scientific publishing, research awards, workshops, and focused scientific meetings.
American Genetic Association at a glance
In short: American Genetic Association gave $82K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,560
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,415
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,147,766
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Genetic Association
- How to Apply
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The website provides application forms and guidelines for its award programs. For the 2026 Special Events and EECG applications, applicants were instructed to complete the form, save it as a PDF, and submit it through the webpage. EECG applicants must be AGA members at the time of application; the Special Events Awards are for AGA members. The 2026 EECG and Special Events application cycles have passed.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 EECG and Special Events deadline was January 15, 2026, and the listed 2026 Research Community Engagement and Humane Genomics Education deadline was August 31, 2026; all have passed.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 EECG and Special Events deadline was January 15, 2026, and the listed 2026 Research Community…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1045 Se 36Th Street, South Beach, OR 97366
Phone: (301) 788-4365
Website: https://theaga.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Genetic Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas ($12K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in several states. By share of grant dollars, New York received 27%, Texas 22%, Florida 12%, Montana 12%, and North Carolina 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in Indiana, Kansas, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Genetic Association open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2021) to $87K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Austin, TX | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $12,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Dania Beach, FL | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $10,000 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $10,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $10,000 |
| Cornell University Ithica, NY | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $6,000 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $6,000 |
| University of North Carolina Charlotte, NC | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $6,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $6,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $6,000 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | Support Graduate Student Research Project | $6,000 |
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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 | $5,147,766 | $413,876 | $299,289 | $81,560 | 11 | $151,292 |
| 2024 | $4,589,691 | $469,101 | $331,286 | $66,980 | 8 | $221,915 |
| 2023 | $4,117,037 | $451,567 | $309,670 | $80,525 | 12 | $182,585 |
| 2022 | $3,582,508 | $250,435 | $326,059 | $76,639 | 9 | $92,120 |
| 2021 | $4,424,166 | $488,686 | $303,547 | $57,135 | 9 | $187,358 |
| 2020 | $3,911,420 | $367,158 | $271,658 | $86,986 | 12 | $94,142 |
| 2019 | $3,399,581 | $348,896 | $378,455 | $87,141 | 11 | $71,516 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The AGA’s stated mission is to advance organismal genetics and genomics research and promote the use of genetic and genomic methods to understand, document, conserve, and manage biological diversity. It supports scientific publications, educational and community-building workshops, and focused scientific meetings.
Its programs include research awards for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, awards for special events, and an award recognizing the best student-authored paper published in its Journal of Heredity. The AGA also describes pilot awards for research-community engagement and humane genomics education. The association says applicants for its grants must be AGA members; the eligibility and award details vary by program.
Its 2025 grants went to universities. For example, Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs and fostering academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and scientific, economic, and community contributions. The University of Rochester describes its mission as providing higher education, research, and charitable patient care services. The University of Michigan’s stated mission is to represent and advocate for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the AGA reported 11 grants totaling $81,560. Grants ranged from $3,560 to $12,000, with a median of $6,000. The listed grants supported graduate student research projects.
The largest listed award was $12,000 to the University of Texas at Austin. Other notable awards were $10,000 each to Nova Southeastern University, the University of Montana, and Columbia University. Cornell University, Texas Tech University, the University of North Carolina, Indiana University, the University of Rochester, and the University of Kansas each received $6,000; the University of Michigan received $3,560.
The AGA’s website describes its Special Events Awards as supporting member-led events such as workshops, short courses, and meetings, particularly to encourage student participation. Its 2026 application deadline of January 15, 2026 has passed. The website also lists 2027 rounds of the Special Events Awards and Evolutionary, Ecological, and Conservation Genomics (EECG) Research Awards as open, but the posted application-cutoff text is inconsistent. The EECG awards are for eligible graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are AGA members and may provide up to $6,000. The website also lists 2026 Research Community Engagement and Humane Genomics Education pilot awards, with submission deadlines of August 31, 2026, which have passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Nachman as president; Bradley Shaffer as treasurer; Bridgett VonHoldt as secretary; Anne Bronikowski as executive vice president; and William Murphy as editor. It also lists Melanie Culver, Jesus Maldonado, Stacy Krueger-Hadfield, Brook Moyers, and Joe Lopez as council members.
American Genetic Association is led by Michael Nachman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 5 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Nachman
President
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Shaffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
William Murphy
Editor
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Bridgett Vonholdt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Anne Bronikowski
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Carlos Driscoll
Managing Editor
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Jeff Good
President-Elect
Council Member → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brook Moyers
Council Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Lopez
Council Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Krueger-Hadfield
Council Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Smith
Council Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Larson
Council Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Maldonado
Council Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Pinto
Council Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Funk
Council Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Culver
Council Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Ryder
Council Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Oleson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Beth Shapiro (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Elizabeth Alter (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Ken Olsen (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Shu-Jin Luo (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Lila Fishman (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Kelly Zamudio (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Kimberly Hughes (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Michael Schwartz (2019–2021) — Council Member
- Former: Regina Baucom (2019–2021) — Council Member
- Former: Jennifer Brisson (2019–2020) — Council Member
- Former: Maria Orive (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Nadia Singh (2019–2020) — Council Member
- Former: Robin Waples (2019–2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Scott Baker (2019–2020) — Council Member
- Former: Andrew Crawford (2019) — Council Member
- Former: Carol Lee (2019) — Council Member
- Former: Kelly Dyer (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew Hahn (2019) — Council Member
- Former: Melissa Wilson (2019) — Council Member
- Former: Rosemary Gillespie (2019) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $117K, to Carlos Driscoll (Managing Editor). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Genetic Association
How much does American Genetic Association give each year?
American Genetic Association gave $82K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $67K across 8 grants.
What is American Genetic Association's typical grant size?
American Genetic Association's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,415, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Genetic Association that year got $7K on average.
Where does American Genetic Association give grants?
American Genetic Association's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and Florida (12%).
Does American Genetic Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on American Genetic Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Graduate Student Research Project" (11 grants).
Who are American Genetic Association's largest grantees?
American Genetic Association's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas ($12,000), Nova Southeastern University ($10,000) and University of Montana ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Genetic Association?
American Genetic Association reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $414K.
What does American Genetic Association fund?
The AGA’s stated mission is to advance organismal genetics and genomics research and promote the use of genetic and genomic methods to understand, document, conserve, and manage biological diversity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Genetic Association?
The website provides application forms and guidelines for its award programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Genetic Association's EIN?
American Genetic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0204656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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