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 infomration 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 educational 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 $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $85,643,615
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The American Association of Immunologists Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Autumn Immunology Conference Inc ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $25K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
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, presentation awards and sponsorship for meet the speaker event. | $7,000 |
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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 | $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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $4.4M.
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); 12 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loretta Doan PhD
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$392K (2023) → $453K (2024)
Stephen Jameson PhD
President
Councillor → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$300 (2022) → $300 (2024)
Catherine Wattenberg
Director & Publications
Director of Publications → Director & Publications, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Dale Bengston
Director
Web Master → Director of It, 2023
Director of It → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Mary Litzinger PhD
Director, Education & Career Development
Director Educ & Career Development → Director Education & Career Development, 2022
Director Education & Career Development → Director, Education & Career Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Jacob D. Schumacher
Director & Government Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Lauren G. Gross JD
Chief Policy & Program Officer
Director Public Policy & Gov't Affairs → Director Public Policy & Govt Affairs, 2022
Director Public Policy & Govt Affairs → Chief Policy & Program Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$243K (2020) → $315K (2024)
Ulrich H. Von Andrian MD
Vice President
Councillor → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2024)
Avery August PhD
Councilor
Councillor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$300 (2021) → $300 (2024)
Bryna E. Burrell PhD
Senior Scientist
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Susan Medick CPA
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $312K (2024)
Gwendolyn V. Fortune-Blakely
Chief Membership & Engmt Officer
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$267K (2024)
Akiko Iwasaki PhD
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark M. Davis PhD
Past President -
President → Past President, 2023
Past 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
Susan M. Kaech PhD
Councilor
Councillor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria-Luisa Alegre MD PhD
Councilor
Councillor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Farber PhD
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- 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, 2020–2024. "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 $453K, to Loretta Doan PHD (Chief Executive Officer). 12 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 $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is The American Association of Immunologists Inc?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc reported $85.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.0M.
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 $85.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The American Association of Immunologists Inc operate?
The American Association of Immunologists Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
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 2020–2024.
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 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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