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 |
Ready to take the next step with Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy?
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
Live grants for the work Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Norway Area Community Foundation: Field of Interest Program Grants Up to US $7,232 · Due October 30, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New York
Mondelez International Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Mondelēz International Foundation funds programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles for children and families, as well as disaster relief and employee programs, with community investments spanning 18 countries. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,456,000, with a median of $251,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
5
Total Given
$2.4M
Bradley Spenser Parlo Charitable FDNINC
Garden City, NY
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of charitable organizations, including Jewish community services, health and reproductive care, and environmental restoration, with most funding going to New York recipients. It made 13 grants of $1,000–$3,600, typically $2,500, and accepts only preselected organizations; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$459K
Grants
13
Total Given
$30K
American Athletic Conference
Irving, TX
The American Athletic Conference mainly funds member universities’ athletic programs, alongside Academic Consortium research and programming on student well-being, especially student-athlete well-being. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $3.2 million to $12.6 million, with a median of about $6.9 million, and went to recipients in multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$88.2M
Grants
15
Total Given
$126.8M
Team Brown Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE
Team Brown Foundation Inc supports charitable organizations working in healthcare, youth development, food access, housing, education, and community relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $65,000, with a median of $10,000, and went mainly to organizations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Vermont, with smaller awards in California and Virginia. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
17
Total Given
$265K
Diane J and Robert a McDonald
Windmere, FL
The foundation funds project and program support for public charities, including arts, religious, health, and other organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $600,000, with a median of $7,500; most funding went to Ohio organizations. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.9M
Grants
25
Total Given
$886K
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy'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.
Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy down — hundreds of funders to go?