American Geophysical Union
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American Geophysical Union at a glance
In short: American Geophysical Union gave $41K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,851
- -70.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,213
- -70.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,208
- Total assets
- $135,747,896
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Geophysical Union
Open Grants
26 open opportunities from American Geophysical Union
AGU Michael H. Freilich Student Visualization Competition Grant
American Geophysical Union
Amount
US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AGU Student Travel Grant
American Geophysical Union
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Geophysical Union Jerome M. Paros Scholarship Award
American Geophysical Union
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Geophysical Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nabg ($21K). Together the top 4 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 17 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Geophysical Union gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $305K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nabg Houston, TX | Collaboration with the national asociation of black geosciences to carry out the conference | $20,936 |
| Organized Uplifting Resources & Strategies Mount Carmel, SC | Support individual project expenses under the gorden and betty moore foundation grant awarded to the American geophysical union (AGU) to develop community science hubs | $8,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science Washington, DC | Planning and management of placement services and support for congressional fellows. | $6,415 |
| Hollygrove Dixon Neighborhood Association New Orleans, LA | Understanding the impact of the urban heat island effect in the hollygrove dixon neighborhood | $5,500 |
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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 | $135,747,896 | $56,165,227 | $58,051,447 | $40,851 | 4 | $5,889,185 |
| 2023 | $143,447,519 | $79,018,802 | $56,849,229 | $137,915 | 4 | $38,671,342 |
| 2022 | $164,355,853 | $51,755,915 | $54,297,471 | $304,999 | 4 | $12,485,261 |
| 2021 | $197,960,779 | $46,621,349 | $44,530,476 | $173,682 | 2 | $11,950,650 |
| 2020 | $186,544,365 | $46,119,602 | $42,425,262 | $222,682 | 3 | $14,742,607 |
About American Geophysical Union
Based on IRS filings
American Geophysical Union is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $135.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $5.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Geophysical Union is led by Janice R. Lachance, Executive Director & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 22 of 37 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice R. Lachance
Executive Director & CEO
Executive Vice President → Interim CEO, 2023
Interim CEO → Executive Director & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$432K (2020) → $632K (2024)
Lisa J. Graumlich
President
Board Director → President-Elect, 2021
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla C. Fleming
Director
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$171K (2021) → $191K (2024)
Heather M. Goss
Senior Director
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$199K (2022) → $255K (2024)
Karine S. Blaufuss
Director
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$163K (2022) → $186K (2024)
Jennifer Lunn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$177K (2024)
Rosa Maymi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Catherine Johnson
Board Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Garza
Board Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Schlosser
Board Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Babatunde Rabiu
Board Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Coleman Flowers
Board Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edith Newton Wilson
Board Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latoya Myles
Board Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Harrison
Board Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Finn
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renetta Garrison Tull
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra M. Shultz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $254K (2024)
Billy Williams
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$293K (2020) → $466K (2024)
Lauren M. Parr
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Mary K. Mohney
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President & Finance → Executive Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $385K (2024)
Matthew M. Giampoala
Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$216K (2020) → $252K (2024)
Shelley L. Stall
Vice President
Senior Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$196K (2020) → $244K (2024)
Tracy J. Lamondue
Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $259K (2024)
Cheryl Enderlein
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$173K (2021) → $239K (2024)
Nikki P. Cooper
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$168K (2021) → $224K (2024)
Amber Levy
Vice President
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$236K (2023) → $235K (2024)
Asha Pinkney Gillus
Vice President
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $178K (2024)
Joshua A. Weinberg
Vice President
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$279K (2023) → $268K (2024)
Mary Bender
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$225K (2023) → $244K (2024)
Thad Lurie
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$263K (2023) → $294K (2024)
Kristen Averyt
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$236K (2024)
Mark Shimamoto
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$196K (2024)
Brandon Jones
President-Elect
Board Director → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lozier
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Shaw
General Secretary-Treasurer
General Secretary-Treasurer → General Secretary-Treasure, 2022
General Secretary-Treasure → General Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ligia Perez-Cruz
International Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Rajul E. Pandya (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Randy W. Fiser (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Royce B. Hanson (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Victoria J. Forlini (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey M. Johnson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay R. Brodsky (2020–2022) — Chief Digital Officer
- Former: Jenny Riker (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Jill Karsten (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Richard Murray (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Robin Elizabeth Bell (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Tong Zhu (2021–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Catherine Coleman (2022) — Board Director · Filing note: As of 11/2022
- Former: Jalonne White-Newsome To (2022) — Board Director
- Former: John Podesta To (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Sabine Stanley (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Amy Y. Storey (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Artesha C. Moore (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Sabina R. Sadirkhanova (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jalonne White-Newsome (2021) — Board Director
- Former: John Podesta (2021) — Board Director
- Former: Carlos A. Dengo (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Carlos Nobre (2020) — International Secretary
- Former: Chris Ballentine (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Christine McEntee (2020) — CEO
- Former: Dona L. Williams (2020) — Director
- Former: Eric A. Davidson (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jana Davis (2020) — General Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Kerstin Lehnert (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Philip Mote (2020) — Board 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 $632K, to Janice R Lachance (Executive Director & CEO). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Geophysical Union
How much does American Geophysical Union give each year?
American Geophysical Union gave $41K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $138K across 4 grants.
What is American Geophysical Union's typical grant size?
American Geophysical Union's median grant in 2024 was $7,208, and its average grant was $10,213, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Geophysical Union give grants?
American Geophysical Union gives mostly in Texas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (20%) and District of Columbia (16%).
Does American Geophysical Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Geophysical Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Geophysical Union?
American Geophysical Union reported $135.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.2M.
What is American Geophysical Union?
American Geophysical Union is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Washington, DC. It holds $135.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Geophysical Union's EIN?
American Geophysical Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0955532. 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 12, 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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