American Association of Colleges and Universities
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$6.8M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Association of Colleges and Universities?
American Association of Colleges and Universities is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($1.8M), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($1.2M), Lumina Foundation for Education Inc ($897K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.8M in grants to American Association of Colleges and Universities between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | $1,800,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $1,152,531 | 7 | 2022–2024 |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | $897,000 | 6 | 2022–2024 |
| Interfaith America | $795,900 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Gates Foundation | $654,399 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Trellis Foundation | $508,335 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Davis Educational Foundation | $372,757 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $210,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Campus Compact | $74,180 | 1 | 2025 |
| Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc | $60,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Network for Good | $51,413 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers | $29,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2020) to $2.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $157K.
What grants has American Association of Colleges and Universities received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Campus Compact | HEDEX PROJECT PARTNER | $74,180 |
| 2025 | Interfaith America | ACP Conference 2025 pass through grant for payments | $57,900 |
| 2025 | American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers | PASS THRU FUNDING | $14,750 |
| 2025 | Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE CLTE | $600,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR ADVANCING EVIDENCE ON THE EFFICACY OF OER | $396,071 |
| 2024 | Trellis Foundation | CAPACITY | $187,500 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the rollout of Democracy Re/Designed and support IDHE's transition to AAC&U | $180,000 |
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY & HIGHER EDUCATION | $110,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To plan for the launch of the Higher Education Democracy Initiative | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY IN CYBERSECURITY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers | PASS THRU FUNDING | $14,750 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION FOR LIFE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION (CLTE) | $600,000 |
| 2023 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To develop campus models connecting curricula to career preparation. | $507,000 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $498,706 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR ADVANCING EVIDENCE ON THE EFFICACY OF OER | $454,592 |
| 2023 | Interfaith America | SP AND CURRICULUM INSTITUTE GRANT | $140,000 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | TO CONVENE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GRANTEES AND OTHER FUNDERS AND TO PLAN FOR IDHES TRANSITION TO A NATIONAL PLATFORM. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Trellis Foundation | CAPACITY | $74,050 |
| 2023 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the evaluation efforts of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Centers | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE ON OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the annual AAC&U Presidents' Trust Symposium | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE CLTE | $600,000 |
| 2022 | Interfaith America | SP AND CURRICULUM INSTITUTE GRANT | $220,000 |
| 2022 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $155,693 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR ADVANCING EVIDENCE ON THE EFFICACY OF OER | $81,368 |
| 2022 | Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation | TO SUPPORT TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING, AND TRANSFORMATION (TRHT) CAMPUS CENTERS OVER TWO YEARS | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR RESEARCH ASSESSING INSTITUTION INITIATIVES ON OER, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION | $70,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Association of Colleges and Universities?
American Association of Colleges and Universities is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($1.8M), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($1.2M), Lumina Foundation for Education Inc ($897K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.8M in grants to American Association of Colleges and Universities between 2019–2025.
Who is American Association of Colleges and Universities's largest funder?
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Association of Colleges and Universities, with $1.8M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has American Association of Colleges and Universities received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.8M in grants to American Association of Colleges and Universities across 42 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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