THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE SUPPORT OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AN EDUCATIONAL, LAND-GRANT INSTITUTION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.3M
-10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+104.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.4M
+308.3% YoY
About Auburn University Real Estate
Based on IRS filings
Auburn University Real Estate is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUBURN, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,330,335 | $21,647,679 | $19,953,551 |
| Revenue | $341,851 | $4,361,188 | $10,156,040 |
| Expenses | $2,681,401 | $1,423,467 | $339,289 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-5,130 | $13,116 | $-65,783 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Auburn University Foundation ($2,358,430).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AUBURN, AL | ACADEMIC UNITS | $2,358,430 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CATES | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICK HENRY | VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| BEAU BYRD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BENNY LARUSSA | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 7/15/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID WELCH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GREG WINCHESTER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROB WELLBAUM | PRESIDENT | 2 | $293,808 |
| ANGIE STEPHENS | VICE PRESIDENT (RETIRED 12/1/2023) | 7.5 | $204,063 |
| ERIN LEWIS | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3.5 | $253,288 |
| WILLIAM B HUGHES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3.5 | $74,361 |
| TIMOTHY JONES | ISO (VACATED 5/1/2024) | 0.5 | $115,072 |
| CAROLYN BURROUGHS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 4 | $80,313 |
| LAUREL HENDRIX | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1.5 | $40,909 |
| WANDA SPEROW | SECRETARY | 1 | $9,448 |
| LEE SHEPPARD | ASST. DIR OF FINANCE | 3.5 | $49,927 |
| CHARLES SALIBA | TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECH | 0.5 | $94,978 |
| JOHN MORRIS | PRESIDENT (RESIGNED 8/1/2023) | — | $241,247 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn University Real Estate?
Auburn University Real Estate is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUBURN, AL. It holds $19.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Auburn University Real Estate?
As of 2024, Auburn University Real Estate holds $19.3M in total assets with $342K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does Auburn University Real Estate operate?
Auburn University Real Estate has awarded grants in Alabama.
What size grants does Auburn University Real Estate award?
In 2024, Auburn University Real Estate awarded 1 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $2.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Auburn University Real Estate's EIN?
Auburn University Real Estate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2535892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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