The Association of University
Aupresses advances the essential role of a global community of publishers whose mission is to ensure academic excellence and cultivate knowledge. The association envisions a world that values the many ways that scholarship enriches societies,institutions, and individuals. Together, we are a community of publishing professionals and institutions committed to the highest caliber of research-based scholarship. Together, we advocate for the fundamental role of scholarly publishing in achieving academic excellence and in cultivating and disseminating knowledge.
Key facts about The Association of University
- EIN
- 13-2506620
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Total assets
- $2,393,656
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+0.6% YoY
Revenue
$1.7M
+13.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$45K
+7.2% YoY
Expenses
$1.8M
+13.7% YoY
About The Association of University
Based on IRS filings
The Association of University is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Association of University
AAUP Residency Program (Mellon Foundation Funded)
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Annual Meeting Support Grants (Newcomer, Early Career, and Diversity Grants)
The Association of University
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Cross-Pollination Conference Registration Waiver (AUPresses-LPC)
The Association of University
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,393,656 | $2,378,287 | $2,131,167 |
| Revenue | $1,702,271 | $1,505,321 | $1,639,475 |
| Expenses | $1,789,319 | $1,573,330 | $1,760,066 |
| Net Investment Income | $45,043 | $42,009 | $94,583 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Association of University is led by Peter M. Berkery Jr., Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter M. Berkery Jr.
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$232K (2019) → $265K (2025)
Anthony Cond
President
Director → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rachael Levay
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Wendy Queen
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Sherer
Director
At-Large Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tara Cyphers
At-Large Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alisa Plant
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Douglas Hildebrand
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Erich Van Rijn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Walter Biggins
At-Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Dennis Lloyd
President-Elect
Director → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alexandria Leonard
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jane Bunker
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Hilary Claggett
Treasurer-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Mike Bieker (2021–2024) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Charles Watkinson (2022–2024) — Past President
- Former: Saleem Dhamee (2022–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Colleen Lannick (2023–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Angela Anderson (2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Teresa Collins (2024) — Treasurer-Elect
- Former: Allison Belan (2021–2023) — At-Large Director
- Former: Christie Henry (2021–2023) — At-Large Director
- Former: Lisa Bayer (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Stephanie Williams (2021–2023) — At-Large Director
- Former: Alice Ennis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lara Mainville (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Francis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Niko Pfund (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Schultz (2022) — Treasurer-Elect
- Former: Coleen Lanick (2022) — Director
- Former: Fredric W. Nachbaur (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jean Kim (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathryn M. Conrad (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Gita Manaktala (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Britton (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Crewe (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Robbie Dircks (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Donna Shear (2019) — Director
- Former: John E. Donatich (2019) — Director
- Former: Nadine Buckland (2019) — Director
- Former: Nicole Mitchell (2019) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $265K, to Peter M Berkery Jr (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Association of University
How large is The Association of University?
The Association of University reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is The Association of University?
The Association of University is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Association of University operate?
The Association of University has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Association of University's EIN?
The Association of University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2506620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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