The American Association of Immunologists Inc
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is an international association representing professionally trained scientists who conduct basic and clinical research on the biology of the immune system. AAI is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of immunology, fostering the interchange of ideas and information among investigators, and addressing the potential integration of immunologic principles into clinical practice. AAI serves its members by providing a center for the dissemination of information relevant to the field and its practices such as education and professional opportunities, scientific meetings, membership-derived issues and opinions, and important social and political matters. AAI owns and publishes the journal of immunology--the largest and most highly cited journal in the field.
The American Association of Immunologists Inc at a glance
In short: The American Association of Immunologists Inc gave $14K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,500
- +92.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,750
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $91,524,702
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The American Association of Immunologists Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Autumn Immunology Conference Inc ($7K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The American Association of Immunologists Inc gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $25K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Immunology Conference Inc Louisville, KY | Outreach program award support for young investigators for abstract awards. | $7,000 |
| Midwinter Conference of Immunologists Vineyard, UT | Outreach program award support for young investigators for abstract awards. | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,524,702 | $20,327,063 | $12,586,246 | $13,500 | 2 | $10,326,674 |
| 2024 | $85,643,615 | $14,999,961 | $14,383,336 | $7,000 | 1 | $4,442,781 |
| 2023 | $82,572,275 | $12,217,650 | $13,102,263 | $7,000 | 1 | $2,122,838 |
| 2022 | $75,684,116 | $9,922,476 | $13,217,561 | $7,000 | 1 | $185,806 |
| 2021 | $91,493,241 | $15,247,854 | $10,096,565 | $24,748 | Total only | $6,328,575 |
| 2020 | $83,178,712 | $13,280,095 | $9,121,422 | $10,176 | Total only | $5,232,469 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The American Association of Immunologists Inc
Based on IRS filings
The American Association of Immunologists Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $91.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $10.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The American Association of Immunologists Inc is led by Loretta Doan PhD, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 13 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Loretta Doan PhD
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$392K (2023) → $480K (2025)
Dale Bengston
Director It
Director of It → Director, 2024
Director → Director It, 2025
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $197K (2025)
Mary Litzinger PhD
Senior Director Science & Education
Director Education & Career Development → Director, Education & Career Development, 2024
Director, Education & Career Development → Senior Director Science & Education, 2025
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $186K (2025)
Bryna E. Burrell PhD
Director Scientific Affairs
Senior Scientist → Director Scientific Affairs, 2025
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $159K (2025)
Jill Treby
Director Membership
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$189K (2025)
Molly Ferns
Director Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$155K (2025)
Lauren G. Gross JD
Cppo
Director Public Policy & Govt Affairs → Chief Policy & Program Officer, 2023
Chief Policy & Program Officer → Cppo, 2025
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$243K (2020) → $214K (2025)
Stephen Jameson PhD
Trans. President to Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Trans. President to Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$300 (2022) → $300 (2025)
Ulrich H. Von Andrian MD
Trans. Vice President to President
Councillor → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Trans. Vice President to President, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2025)
Avery August PhD
Trans. Councilor to Vice President
Councillor → Councilor, 2024
Councilor → Trans. Councilor to Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$300 (2021) → $300 (2025)
Susan M. Kaech PhD
Councilor
Councillor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$200 (2025)
Susan Medick CPA
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $332K (2025)
Gwendolyn V. Fortune-Blakely
Chief Member & Engagement Officer
Chief Membership & Engmt Officer → Chief Member & Engagement Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$267K (2024) → $291K (2025)
Akiko Iwasaki PhD
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Goverman PhD
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria-Luisa Alegre MD PhD
Councilor
Councillor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna L. Farber PhD
Councilor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendalyn J. Randolph PhD
Councilor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Catherine Wattenberg (2020–2024) — Director & Publications
- Former: Mark M. Davis PhD (2020–2024) — Past President -
- Former: Jacob D. Schumacher (2024) — Director & Government Affairs
- Former: Bethany Coulter (2020–2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Gary A. Koretzky MD PhD (2020–2023) — Past President -
- Former: M. Michele Hogan PhD (2020–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Maria Zavarello CPA (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer -
- Former: Jenny P. Ting PhD (2020–2022) — Past President -
- Former: Jeremy M. Boss PhD (2020–2021) — Past President -
- Former: Edith M. Lord PhD (2020) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Joanne L. Flynn PhD (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $480K, to Loretta Doan PHD (Chief Executive Officer). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American Association of Immunologists Inc
How much does The American Association of Immunologists Inc give each year?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc gave $14K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is The American Association of Immunologists Inc?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc reported $91.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.3M.
What is The American Association of Immunologists Inc?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $91.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The American Association of Immunologists Inc operate?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, Utah.
What is The American Association of Immunologists Inc's EIN?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2317193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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