Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy
The association is an organization dedicated to furthering the ideals and promoting the welfare of the united states military academy and serving its graduates.
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy at a glance
In short: Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy gave $184.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $26.3M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,304,714
- +529.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,329,245
- +529.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,387,814
- Total assets
- $784,418,553
- +9.2% 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 Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Military Academy ($175.8M across 6 grants). Together the top 2 received $184.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 16 grants of 46 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy gives
- Giving grew 634% 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 $22.4M (2020) to $184.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $184.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY | Cadet Faclities | $155,357,445 |
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY | Cadet Activites | $11,634,021 |
| Army West Point Athletic Association Inc West Point, NY | Cadet Activites | $8,500,549 |
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY | Cadet Education | $8,387,814 |
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY | Usma Misc | $257,483 |
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY | Memorial Projects | $143,402 |
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY | Memorial Projects | $24,000 |
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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 | $784,418,553 | $124,882,349 | $209,866,373 | $184,304,714 | 7 | $37,866,932 |
| 2023 | $718,567,287 | $89,481,104 | $53,156,813 | $29,297,709 | 7 | $2,692,501 |
| 2022 | $618,863,190 | $76,571,050 | $57,014,012 | $36,703,977 | 14 | $12,242,649 |
| 2021 | $680,065,484 | $129,264,808 | $43,421,321 | $25,113,571 | 9 | $30,987,807 |
| 2020 | $549,249,549 | $72,477,200 | $39,366,771 | $22,369,903 | 9 | $26,348,451 |
About Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy
Based on IRS filings
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in West Point, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $784.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $184.3M. Net investment income was $37.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy is led by Mark D. Bieger, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 10 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark D. Bieger
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $349K (2024)
Robert A. McDonald
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael White
Senior Director Major & Leadership Giving
Senior Director of Major Gifts → Senior Director of Major Giving, 2021
Senior Director of Major Giving → Senior Director Major & Leadership Giving, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Charles C. Correll
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keirn C. Brown Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Carey
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Sauer
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana J. H. Pittard
Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Jeffries Purdo
Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. House
Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Ayres
Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy C. Swan
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Gates
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leopold A. Quintas
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi B. Peasley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Hunzeker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fisher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kuhlman
Sr.dir Donor Strategy & Analytics
Senior Director Donor Stategy & Analytics → Senior Director Donor Strategy & Analytics, 2021
Senior Director Donor Strategy & Analytics → Sr.dir Donor Strategy & Analytics, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Kristin Sorenson
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$282K (2020) → $324K (2024)
Patrick O. Ortland
Vice President & COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Richard French
Vice President of It
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Robert Schaffer
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Samantha Soper
Sr.dir Donor Relations & Adv Svcs
Director Donor Relations & Adv Svcs → Senior Director Donor Relations & Adv Svcs, 2021
Senior Director Donor Relations & Adv Svcs → Sr.dir Donor Relations & Adv Svcs, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Terence Sinkfield
Vice President & Alumni Support
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Jaye Donaldson
Vice President, Committee & Marketing
Vice President, Communications & Marketing → Vice President, Committee & Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$178K (2022) → $227K (2024)
Herman E. Bulls
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Deirdre P. Dixon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Felisa Sa Lewis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd A. Browne (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Ronald L. Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Clyde A. Selleck III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey A. Sorenson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John H. Northrop (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph E. Defrancisco (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Katherine W. Shattuck (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert P. Kane (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stanley J. Shipley (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: John Wood (2021) — Senior Associate Athletic Director
- Former: James A. Hoffman (2020) — Director
- Former: John Franzino (2020) — Vice President & CFO
- Former: William D. Rogers (2020) — 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 $349K, to Mark D Bieger (President/CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy
How much does Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy give each year?
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy gave $184.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $29.3M across 7 grants.
What is Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy's typical grant size?
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy's median grant in 2024 was $8,387,814, and its average grant was $26,329,245, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy give grants?
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Point, NY (7 grants).
Does Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy?
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy reported $784.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $124.9M.
What is Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy?
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in West Point, NY. It holds $784.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy's EIN?
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1260763. 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 October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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