George Washington Alumni Association
The George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA) was founded to strengthen the relationship between alumni and the george washington university. The three main goals of the GWAA are: enabling lifetime engagement of alumni with fellow graduates, current students,and the university; gathering a voice for alumni by institutionalizing a dialogue between gw graduates and the university; and building a culture of philanthropy to support current and future generations of gw students and alumni.
George Washington Alumni Association at a glance
In short: George Washington Alumni Association gave $33K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $33,440
- -95.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $16,720
- -97.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $16,720
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who George Washington Alumni Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The George Washington University Yellow Ribbon Program ($23K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $707K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University Yellow Ribbon Program Washington, DC | Military Veteran Students | $23,440 |
| District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, DC | General Supportgeneral Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,493 | $51,114 | $33,440 | 2 | $4 |
| 2020 | $49,621 | $40,809 | $745,335 | $707,200 | 1 | $39,516 |
| 2019 | $754,147 | $99,740 | $66,606 | $5,542 | 1 | $21,878 |
About George Washington Alumni Association
Based on IRS filings
George Washington Alumni Association is a public charity, based in Glen Ridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $4.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Washington Alumni Association is led by Martin Baum, President & Vp-Finance since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Martin Baum
President & Vp-Finance
President, Vp-Finance & Treasurer → President & Vp-Finance, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari Massefski
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asha Aravindakshan
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Morita
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilisse Perlmutter
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Fair
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kumar Jeev
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Yakowitz
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monika Laws
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Talbert
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scot Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Bikus
Vp- Governance Committee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Corr
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 George Washington Alumni Association
How much does George Washington Alumni Association give each year?
George Washington Alumni Association gave $33K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $707K across 1 grant.
Where does George Washington Alumni Association operate?
George Washington Alumni Association has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is George Washington Alumni Association's EIN?
George Washington Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1437464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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