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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2167155

AAUS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36691

Financials

$68K$45K2024$48K$36K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AAUS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$47,809$35,883$11,926$278,047–$278,047
December 31, 2024990-EZ$67,985$44,779$23,206$266,122–$266,122
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,784
Investment income
$7,064
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,039

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$23,101
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$700
Other expenses
$12,082
Program services (functional)
$34,341

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$266,121
Total assets, end of year
$278,047
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$278,047
Cash, savings and investments
$278,047
Gross receipts
$54,848

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE PETERSONPRESIDENT2$0
LIV WHEELERVICE PRESIDE1$0
ROSS WHIPPOSECRETARY1$0
MICHAEL DARDEAUTREASURER2$0
VIN MALKOSKIDIRECTOR1$0
HOLLY BOURBONDIRECTOR1$0
LIZZIE MCNAMEEDIRECTOR1$0
CHRISTIAN MCDONALDDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREW MORGANDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE PETERSONPRESIDENT2$0
LIV WHEELERVICE PRESIDE1$0
ROSS WHIPPOSECRETARY1$0
MICHAEL DARDEAUTREASURER2$0
VIN MALKOSKIDIRECTOR1$0
HOLLY BOURBONDIRECTOR1$0
LIZZIE MCNAMEEDIRECTOR1$0
CHRISTIAN MCDONALDDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREW MORGANDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9067, MOBILE, AL 36691-0067
In care of
% HEATHER FLETCHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island AL 36528
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Mike Dardeau, PO Box 9067, Mobile AL 366919067
Signed the 990-EZ
MICHAEL DARDEAU, TREASURER
Phone
(251) 591-3775
Return prepared by
AVIZO GROUP INC

Mission

SUPPORT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES IN FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE SCIENTIFIC DIVERS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS FOR SCIENTIFIC DIVING PRACTICES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OPERATIONS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR THE UNDERWATER SCIENCES TO STUDENTS.
    Expenses $34,341 · grants $23,101

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for AAUS FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-2167155
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$278,047
Income (IRS master file)
$54,848

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$47,809$35,883$278,047IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$67,985$44,779$266,122XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Mike Dardeau
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mike Dardeau
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Mike Dardeau
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Michael Dardeau
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-2167155).

Questions about AAUS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AAUS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AAUS FOUNDATION is 45-2167155.
Is AAUS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to AAUS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AAUS 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 AAUS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AAUS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AAUS FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2023 names Mike Dardeau.
Who are the officers and directors of AAUS FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AAUS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $47,809, expenses of $35,883 and total assets of $278,047 at year end.

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