American Statistical Association
The American Statistical Association (ASA) is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia, that promotes the practice and profession of statistics. Founded in 1839, it is a professional association whose members work in industry, government, and academia in more than 90 countries.
American Statistical Association at a glance
In short: American Statistical Association gave $267K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,500
- +325.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,650
- +70.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,032,566
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to American Statistical Association
- How to Apply
-
For the Bridging Data & Community Micro Grant, submit the application form as a partnership between ASA member(s) and a community organization. The strategic initiative funding notice also provided an application form and encouraged ASA members to apply.
- Contact
Mailing address: 732 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1943
Phone: (703) 684-1221
Website: https://amstat.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Statistical Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northeastern University ($70K). Together the top 9 received $252K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The reported shares were Maryland, 41%; Massachusetts, 26%; Ohio, 12%; Indiana, 8%; and California, 6%. Itemized recipients were also located in Washington, DC, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Statistical Association gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $267K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Program Support and Sponsorship | $70,000 |
| American Institute of Physics College Park, MD | Program Support and Sponsorship | $40,000 |
| Csab Inc Annapolis, MD | Program Support and Sponsorship | $33,000 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Program Support and Sponsorship | $31,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | Program Support and Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| The Center for the National Math Sciences Alliance at Perdue University West Lafayette, IN | Program Support and Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science Washington, DC | Program Support and Sponsorship | $13,000 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Program Support and Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Southern Regional Council on Statistics Towson, MD | Program Support and Sponsorship | $7,000 |
Ready to take the next step with American Statistical Association?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,032,566 | $11,387,940 | $12,014,389 | $266,500 | 10 | $229,283 |
| 2023 | $25,405,166 | $10,078,870 | $11,822,316 | $62,575 | 4 | $339,738 |
| 2022 | $24,832,895 | $10,068,439 | $10,923,499 | $91,250 | 6 | $941,150 |
| 2021 | $30,139,821 | $9,398,848 | $8,415,894 | $20,250 | 1 | $1,502,335 |
| 2020 | $29,266,125 | $8,432,479 | $9,265,942 | $97,250 | 5 | $1,212,292 |
| 2019 | $29,541,306 | $11,683,532 | $11,313,873 | $118,250 | 6 | $1,091,845 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ASA states its mission as “promoting the practice and profession of statistics.” Its filing describes meetings and workshops as forums for developments in statistical theory and application, and publications as supporting statistical education and public understanding of statistics. It also describes programs that include awards, science policy, statistical outreach, public awareness, and online job advertising.
The 2024 grants were described as program support and sponsorship. Among the recipients, the American Institute of Physics says it advances the physical sciences and supports its member societies and affiliates. CSAB says it leads accreditation of programs including computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The American Association for the Advancement of Science says its mission is to advance science, engineering, and innovation worldwide for the benefit of all.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, ASA reported 10 grants totaling $266,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $70,000, with a median of $25,000. Each itemized grant was designated for program support and sponsorship.
The largest awards went to Northeastern University ($70,000), the American Institute of Physics ($40,000), CSAB Inc. ($33,000), Miami University ($31,000), and the University of Maryland Baltimore County ($30,000). Other recipients included the Center for the National Math Sciences Alliance at Purdue University ($20,000), an individual recipient–University of California Santa Cruz ($15,000), the American Association for the Advancement of Science ($13,000), the University of Connecticut ($7,500), and the Southern Regional Council on Statistics ($7,000).
ASA’s Bridging Data & Community Micro Grant page describes awards of $500 to $1,000 for collaborative projects between ASA members and community organizations. It says five to ten grants are available and applications must represent a genuine partnership, with both partners involved in shaping the project. Eligible expenses include project-related tools, meeting costs, dissemination, modest partner or participant stipends, and travel. Applications are submitted through an application form. The page gives a May 1, 2026 deadline, which has passed.
A separate 2025 invitation to apply described strategic initiative funding requests typically ranging from $250 to $1,000 for outreach projects to raise awareness of biostatistics among U.S. students. The stated September 1, 2025 application deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Madhumita Ghosh Dastidar as president, Ji-Hyun Lee as president-elect, and Dionne Price as past president. It lists Nicholas Horton, Susan Paddock, and Katherine Thompson as vice presidents; Jean Opsomer as treasurer; and Jana Asher, Jennifer Parker, and Michelle Shardell as sections representatives.
American Statistical Association is led by Ronald L. Wasserstein, Executive Director & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald L. Wasserstein
Executive Director & Secretary
Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$360K (2019) → $385K (2024)
Madhumita Ghosh Dastidar
President
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Farris
Director of Membership
Director of Membership Development & Marketing → Director of Membership Development, 2020
Director of Membership Development → Director of Membership, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$131K (2019) → $151K (2024)
Stephen Pierson
Director of Strategic Init
Director of Science Policy → Director of Strategic Init, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $206K (2024)
Timothy Gill
Director of It
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$164K (2019) → $192K (2024)
Derek Curtis II
Director of Finance & Administration
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Administration, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $228K (2024)
Kathleen Santoro
Director of Meetings
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Donna Lalonde
Associate Executive Director
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Outreach → Director of Strategic Init, 2020
Director of Strategic Init → Associate Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$205K (2019) → $240K (2024)
Megan Murphy
Communications Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Dionne L. Price
Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ji-Hyun Lee
President-Elect
Chapters Representative → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Schmid
Chapters Representative
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Shardell
Sections Representative
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Horton
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Van Keilegom
Int'l Representative
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jana Asher
Sections Representative
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Thompson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Holt
Chapters Representative
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antje Hoering
Publication Representative
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Opsomer
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Parker
Sections Representative
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Motomi Mori
Chapters Representative
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Paddock
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Adriano Sarmiento (2019–2023) — Accounting Manager
- Former: Ruixiao Lu (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexandra L. Hanlon (2021–2023) — Chapters Representative
- Former: Bin Nan (2021–2023) — Publication Representative
- Former: Catherine Calder (2021–2023) — Sections Representative
- Former: Katherine Ensor (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Maria Matilde Kam (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Stephen Porzio (2019–2022) — Associate Executive Director & COO
- Former: Alexandra M. Schmidt (2020–2022) — Int'l Representative
- Former: Rebecca A. Hubbard (2020–2022) — Sections Representative
- Former: Scarlett Bellamy (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Anamaria Segnini Kazanis (2019–2021) — Chapters Representative
- Former: Mark Glickman (2019–2021) — Sections Representative
- Former: Richard D. De Veaux (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Wendy L. Martinez (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Robert L. Santos (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Donsig Jang (2019–2020) — Chapters Representative
- Former: Karen Kafadar (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Katherine L. Monti (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Katherine T. Halvorsen (2019–2020) — Sections Representative
- Former: Scott R. Evans (2019–2020) — Publication Representative
- Former: Regina Nuzzo (2020) — Senior Advisor for Stats Committee & Media Inov.
- Former: Amarjot Kaur (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Cynthia J. Bocci (2019) — International Representative
- Former: David Williamson (2019) — Vice President
- Former: James M. Lepkowski (2019) — Sections Representative
- Former: Julia L. Sharp (2019) — Chapters Representative
- Former: Lisa M. Lavange (2019) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $385K, to Ronald Wasserstein (Executive Director & Secretary). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Statistical Association
How much does American Statistical Association give each year?
American Statistical Association gave $267K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63K across 4 grants.
What is American Statistical Association's typical grant size?
American Statistical Association's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,650, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Statistical Association give grants?
American Statistical Association's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Ohio (12%).
Does American Statistical Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on American Statistical Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support and Sponsorship" (10 grants).
Who are American Statistical Association's largest grantees?
American Statistical Association's largest 2024 grantees include Northeastern University ($70,000), American Institute of Physics ($40,000) and Csab Inc ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Statistical Association?
American Statistical Association reported $26.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.4M.
What does American Statistical Association fund?
ASA states its mission as “promoting the practice and profession of statistics.” Its filing describes meetings and workshops as forums for developments in statistical theory and application, and publications as supporting statistical education and public understanding of statistics. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Statistical Association?
For the Bridging Data & Community Micro Grant, submit the application form as a partnership between ASA member(s) and a community organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Statistical Association's EIN?
American Statistical Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0204661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in American Statistical Association's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Ernst & Young Foundation
New York, NY
Ernst & Young Foundation supports higher education through employee and partner matching gifts, as well as educational and special-project grants, including research, education forums, and programs that expand educational opportunity. In 2025, it made 637 grants ranging from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, to recipients across multiple states; the largest shares went to New York, Texas, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$47.6M
Grants
637
Total Given
$16.7M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
American Chemical Society
Washington, DC
The American Chemical Society funds chemistry research, education, scholarships, fellowships, student activities, and related projects through programs for researchers, institutions, educators, students, and ACS groups. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,200 to $504,691, with a median of $31,252; funding supports U.S. and international research, though some programs are limited to U.S.-based applicants. The profile does not state whether ACS accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
341
Total Given
$22.4M
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
Charles Koch Foundation
Arlington, VA
The Charles Koch Foundation funds research, education, and social entrepreneurs working on issues including criminal justice, economic progress, higher education, health care, immigration, and free speech. Its 2024 grants had a median of $250,000, with awards ranging from $1,540 to $23.7 million; it is based in Virginia, where recipients received 53% of grant dollars, but also funds organizations in other states. It accepts unsolicited proposals online on a rolling basis, with no stated deadlines.
Assets
$758.9M
Grants
93
Total Given
$64.1M
American Heart Association Inc
Dallas, TX
The American Heart Association funds basic, clinical, behavioral, translational and population research on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and brain health, along with research training and education programs. In 2025 it awarded 833 grants totaling about $198 million; amounts ranged from $5,000 to nearly $9.93 million, with a median of $20,000. Research awards are for eligible U.S.-based nonprofit institutions, and the profile describes a formal proposal process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
833
Total Given
$198.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). American Statistical Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-statistical-association-morg_cb28bf58472e4ca5b8a68d7f15d06cc0
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_530204661_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{American Statistical Association funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/american-statistical-association-morg_cb28bf58472e4ca5b8a68d7f15d06cc0},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from American Statistical Association's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
American Statistical Association down — hundreds of funders to go?