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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0105596

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION

Also known as AUKF

Tax-exempt · MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549

Financials

$302K$225K2022$1.7M$884K2023$1.5M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,496,950$1,129,805$367,145$3,110,985$584,891$2,526,094
December 31, 2023990$1,715,642$884,179$831,463$2,566,474$491,236$2,075,238
December 31, 2022990 (amended)$302,217$224,704$77,513$1,551,439$438,700$1,112,739
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,441,488
Program service revenue
$58,054
Investment income
-$7,617
Net gain from sales of assets
-$19,131
Net income from fundraising events
$5,025
Other revenue
$5,025

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,080,330
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$32,000
Program services (functional)
$1,080,330
Management and general (functional)
$49,391
Fundraising (functional)
$84

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,566,474
Total assets, end of year
$3,110,985
Total liabilities, end of year
$584,891
Net assets, end of year
$2,526,094
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,221,107
Net assets with donor restrictions
$304,987
Gross receipts
$2,500,100
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANCY BEKAVACBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
YLL ZAGRAGJAVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
LOUIS SELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JILL ADLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JEHONA GJURGJEALABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MIKE HESSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELVIN GURIVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
0$0
EDMOND COKUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BERSANT DISHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARDIAN HASANAJBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARBEN SAHITIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MRIKA ALIUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
RAFET BOJAJBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BLEDION DIZDARIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRON NAHZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JASON B STEINBAUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANCY BEKAVACBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
YLL ZAGRAGJABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRISTOPHER THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LOUIS SELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JILL ADLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JEHONA GJURGJEALABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARDI SHITABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MIKE HESSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ELVIN GURIVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
0$0
EDMOND COKUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BERSANT DISHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARDIAN HASANAJBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
HEINI CONRADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARBEN SAHITIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MRIKA ALIUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANCY BEKAVACBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
YLL ZAGRAGJABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRISTOPHER THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LOUIS SELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JILL ADLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JEHONA GJURGJEALABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARDI SHITABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MIKE HESSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ELVIN GURIVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
0$0
RICHARD BERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
EDMOND COKUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BERSANT DISHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ARDIAN HASANAJBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
HEINI CONRADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
VALON XHARRABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
160 OLD ROARING BROOK RD, MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549-3716
In care of
% BANK STREET GROUP
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
YLL ZAGRAGJA, 160 OLD ROARING BROOK RD, MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Signed the 990
YLL ZAGRAGJA, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(203) 252-2800
Return prepared by
HALEY & WOODS LLP

Mission

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION SERVES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE RIT KOSOVO (A.U.K.) COLLEGE TO DELIVER AN OUTSTANDING AMERICAN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM KOSOVO AND THE WORLD THROUGH INNOVATIVE CURRICULAR, EXPERIENTIAL, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN A STUDENT-CENTERED CULTURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE UNIVERSITY HAS A SUMMER PROGRAM WHICH STUDENTS PAY TUITION FEES. THE AUPP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE GENERAL ACADEMIC NEEDS OF PROSPECTIVE UNIVERSITY AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. IT WILL RAISE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVELS AND STRENGTHEN ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCIES. STUDENTS REQUIRING REMEDIAL COURSES IN ENGLISH OR MATHEMATICS OR WHO WISH TO PREPARE FOR ADDITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE OFFERED EXTRA TRAINING APPROPRIATE TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEVEL. STUDENTS WHO ARE WELL PREPARED FOR DIRECT ADMITTANCE INTO AMERICAN GRADUATE PROGRAMS WILL BE ABLE TO MOVE DIRECTLY INTO THE AUPP REGULAR COURSES. A.U.K. WILL PROVIDE SERVICES AIMED AT IMPROVING THE ENCOURAGING AND IMPROVING THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE SUCCESS OF STUDENTS PLANNING TO ATTEND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD A.U.K. WILL PROVIDE AUPP TRAINING FOR UP TO 1,150 STUDENTS.
    Expenses $1,080,330 · grants $1,080,330 · revenue $58,054

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0105596
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,110,985
Income (IRS master file)
$2,500,100

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,496,950$1,129,805$3,110,985XML
990December 2023$1,715,642$884,179$2,566,474XML
990December 2022$302,217$224,704$1,551,439XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0105596).

Questions about AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION is 20-0105596.
Is AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names YLL ZAGRAGJA.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,496,950, expenses of $1,129,805 and total assets of $3,110,985 at year end.

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