Association of American Publishers Inc
The aap protects and advances the vitality of the U.S. publishing industry by (1) advocating for policies that incentivize the lawful publication of nonfiction and fiction books, children's books, research journals, and course materials in a wide array of print and digital formats; and (2) providing industry information services, awards, and programs.
Association of American Publishers Inc at a glance
In short: Association of American Publishers Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- +1180.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $32,000
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $17,075,259
- +192.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Association of American Publishers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association of American Publishers Foundation ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Association of American Publishers Foundation Washington, DC | Support | $32,000 |
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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 | $17,075,259 | $18,941,437 | $9,362,619 | $32,000 | 1 | $35,447 |
| 2023 | $5,837,169 | $9,369,669 | $8,269,352 | $2,500 | Total only | $2,155 |
| 2022 | $1,936,447 | $9,476,465 | $10,022,247 | — | — | $-37,773 |
| 2021 | $3,482,089 | $6,511,300 | $9,653,512 | — | — | $1,314,031 |
| 2020 | $5,368,299 | $8,543,658 | $7,958,898 | — | — | $841,231 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Association of American Publishers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Association of American Publishers Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association of American Publishers Inc is led by Maria Pallante, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Pallante
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$700K (2020) → $1000K (2024)
Ys Chi
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrine Burton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stafford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Kiely
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasper Simons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Karp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Agurto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyrrell Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Berger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blaise R. Simqu
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Milne PhD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Yaged
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ap Simon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Kissner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nihar Malaviya
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vikram Savkar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Shelley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Paull
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nhaim Khoury
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina McCarthy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McKay
Senior Vice President - Communications
Vice President & Communications → Senior Vice President & Communications, 2021
Senior Vice President & Communications → Senior Vice President - Communications, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Karen McInnis
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President & Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $240K (2024)
Maria Luisa Simpson
Executive Vice President - Global Policy
Senior Vice President & Global Policy → Senior Vice President - Global Policy, 2023
Senior Vice President - Global Policy → Executive Vice President - Global Policy, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$259K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Terrence Hart
General Counsel
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$187K (2021) → $268K (2024)
Shelley Husband
Executive Vice President - Government Affairs
Senior Vice President & Government Affairs → Senior Vice President - Government Affairs, 2023
Senior Vice President - Government Affairs → Executive Vice President - Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$272K (2022) → $319K (2024)
Matthew Stratton
Deputy General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$218K (2023) → $233K (2024)
Syreeta Swann
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$212K (2023) → $216K (2024)
Brian Murray
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy North
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Reidhead
Past Chair
Director & Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Brian Napack (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Markus Dohle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Pietsch (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Adrienne Vaughan (2023) — Director
- Former: Don Weisberg (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Bozik (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Stevens (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Barblan (2020–2021) — Vice President & Public Policy
- Former: Richard Blake (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Robinson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Allan Adler (2020) — Executive Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Carolyn Reidy (2020) — Director
- Former: John Sargent (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Kelly Denson (2020) — Vice President, Executive Director Policy & Program
- Former: W. Drake McFeely (2020) — Treasurer
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 $1000K, to Maria Pallante (President and CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Association of American Publishers Inc
How much does Association of American Publishers Inc give each year?
Association of American Publishers Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is Association of American Publishers Inc?
Association of American Publishers Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.9M.
Where does Association of American Publishers Inc operate?
Association of American Publishers Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Association of American Publishers Inc's EIN?
Association of American Publishers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2660200. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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