American University in Kosovo Foundation
The American University in Kosovo Foundation serves to provide support and oversight of the rit kosovo (a.u.k.) college to deliver an outstanding American education for students from kosovo and the world through innovative curricular, experiential, and research programs in a student-centered culture.
American University in Kosovo Foundation at a glance
In short: American University in Kosovo Foundation gave $856K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $856K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,267
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $856,267
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $856,267
- Total assets
- $3,110,985
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American University in Kosovo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rochester Institute of Technology ($856K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2022) to $856K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $856K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Operating Cost | $856,267 |
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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 | $3,110,985 | $1,496,950 | $1,129,805 | $856,267 | 1 | $-7,617 |
| 2023 | $2,566,474 | $1,715,642 | $884,179 | $545,431 | 1 | $-53,648 |
| 2022 | $1,551,439 | $302,217 | $224,704 | $205,221 | Total only | $-385 |
| 2021 | $1,427,010 | $251,333 | $15,174 | — | — | $17,261 |
| 2020 | $1,209,387 | $599,710 | $806,790 | — | — | $11,859 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American University in Kosovo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American University in Kosovo Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mount Kisco, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $856K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American University in Kosovo Foundation is led by Mike Hess, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Hess
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ardian Hasanaj
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bersant Disha
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edmond Coku
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Arthur Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jehona Gjurgjeala
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Adler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis Sell
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Y. Bekavac
Board Member
Chairperson → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yll Zagragja
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elvin Guri
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Arben Sahiti
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mrika Aliu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bledion Dizdari
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Fron Nahzi
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jason B. Steinbaum
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Rafet Bojaj
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Ardi Shita (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Thompson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heini Conrad (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Berman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Valon Xharra (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aferdita Osmani (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rezart Spahia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Conrard Johann Heinrich (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Edward Hess (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ambassador William Gwalker (2020) — Honorary Cha
- Former: Cafo Boga (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Chris Thompson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Donjeta Sahatciu (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dritan Mezini (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald Cami (2020) — Board Member
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 University in Kosovo Foundation
How much does American University in Kosovo Foundation give each year?
American University in Kosovo Foundation gave $856K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $545K across 1 grant.
How large is American University in Kosovo Foundation?
American University in Kosovo Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is American University in Kosovo Foundation?
American University in Kosovo Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mount Kisco, NY. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American University in Kosovo Foundation operate?
American University in Kosovo Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is American University in Kosovo Foundation's EIN?
American University in Kosovo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0105596. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work American University in Kosovo Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Innovation Award (Student Competition) $10,000 total scholarship pool ($5,000 first place, $2,500 second place, $1,500 third place, plus $1,000 Realtors' Choice Award) · Due November 10, 2026
- Expand Energy STEM Education Fund Grant Up to US $1,000 · Due November 10, 2026
- Scholarship Drawing Due November 10, 2026
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