Nonprofit · EIN 52-0747578
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,763,123 | $18,094,167 | -$6,331,044 | $37,739,090 | $6,094,134 | $31,644,956 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,935,169 | $15,102,445 | -$167,276 | $42,399,551 | $6,600,540 | $35,799,011 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $24,183,854 | $14,288,593 | $9,895,261 | $41,954,815 | $7,725,533 | $34,229,282 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $780,000
- Program service revenue
- $9,807,225
- Investment income
- $1,087,638
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $62,826
- Other revenue
- $88,260
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,798,743
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,365,280
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,480,250
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $93,950
- Accounting fees
- $66,975
- Occupancy
- $744,966
- Travel
- $340,108
- Depreciation
- $131,510
- Program services (functional)
- $15,318,787
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,263,581
- Fundraising (functional)
- $511,799
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,399,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,739,090
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,094,134
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,644,956
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $648,451
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,679,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,254,591
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,390,365
- Gross receipts
- $17,157,722
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WELCH | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $761,336 | $65,334 |
| JOSE CABRALES | VP / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 37.5 | $264,760 | $39,873 |
| TERESA BROWN | VP, ACADEMIC INNOV. & TRANSFORMATION Key employee | 37.5 | $261,654 | $42,453 |
| JEAN CIBUZAR | VP, ADMIN. & FINANCE Officer | 37.5 | $251,024 | $40,032 |
| MATT CEPPI | VP, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 37.5 | $216,071 | $55,486 |
| KELLEE EDMONDS | VP, COMMUNICATIONS & PR Key employee | 37.5 | $227,033 | $36,935 |
| LUIS MALDONADO | VP, GOV RELATIONS, POLICY & GRANTS Key employee | 37.5 | $223,383 | $35,470 |
| KATHLEEN SCOTT | VP, LEADERSHIP DEV. & PARTNERSHIPS Key employee | 37.5 | $233,119 | $24,945 |
| LISA HUNTER | ASSOCIATE VP, ACADEMIC INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $189,615 | $27,025 |
| JACQUELYN JONES | ASSISTANT VP, STUDENT SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $169,426 | $37,592 |
| SHEDEN ALSAATY | ASSISTANT VP, ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $144,294 | $39,139 |
| NHU DUONG | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $146,447 | $29,455 |
| KARUSHA NAIDOO | ASSISTANT VP, LEADERSHIP DEV. Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $142,395 | $15,810 |
| RON ROCHON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISA WHITE | CHAIR- ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.7 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI ANDERSON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.7 | $0 |
| ANDY FEINSTEIN | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| CARLOS VARGAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| BRENDAN KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| HOUSTON DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| NORA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| DANIEL WUBAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| MARK NOOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| GLORIA GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| DERIONNE POLLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ZULMA TORO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ORA PESCOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| BERENECEA JOHNSON EANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| KARRIE DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ERIKA BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILDRED GARCIA | PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 09/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $686,128 | $40,932 |
| JOSE CABRALES | VP / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 37.5 | $277,228 | $40,450 |
| TERESA BROWN | VP, ACADEMIC INNOVATIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS Key employee | 37.5 | $248,617 | $52,008 |
| JEAN CIBUZAR | VP, ADMIN. & FINANCE Officer | 37.5 | $243,439 | $39,203 |
| MATT CEPPI | EXEC. DIRECTOR, AASCU CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $211,719 | $51,655 |
| KELLEE EDMONDS | VP, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS Key employee | 37.5 | $217,571 | $35,902 |
| KATHLEEN SCOTT | VP, LEADERSHIP DEV & PARTNERSHIPS Key employee | 37.5 | $226,223 | $24,387 |
| LUIS MALDONADO | VP, GOV'T RELATIONS, POLICY ANALYSIS & GRC Key employee | 37.5 | $210,531 | $34,195 |
| JACQUELYN JONES | ASSISTANT VP, STUDENT SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $153,922 | $35,272 |
| NHU DUONG | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $135,530 | $42,428 |
| SHEDEN ALSAATY | ASSISTANT VP, ADVANCEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,328 | $38,044 |
| ERIKA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR, GRANTS RESOURCE CENTER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $126,276 | $26,807 |
| CHARLES WELCH | PRESIDENT AND CEO (AS OF 01/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ROCHON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISA WHITE | CHAIR- ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.7 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI ANDERSON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.7 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY FEINSTEIN | SECRETARY-TREASURER (AS OF 01/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MOTTET | SECRETARY-TREASURER (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS VARGAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOUSTON DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL WUBAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NOOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DERIONNE POLLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZULMA TORO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ORA PESCOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERENECEA JOHNSON EANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARRIE DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LUIS CRUZ RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 08/23) Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA TENIENTE-MATSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CUTRER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 07/23) Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILDRED GARCIA | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $723,286 | $42,500 |
| TERESA BROWN | VP, ACADEMIC INNOVATIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS Key employee | 37.5 | $244,966 | $50,229 |
| JEAN CIBUZAR | VP, ADMIN. & FINANCE Officer | 37.5 | $239,973 | $37,765 |
| MATT CEPPI | EXE.DIRECTOR, AASCU CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $253,377 | $23,682 |
| JOSE ANGEL CABRALES | VP / CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 37.5 | $218,536 | $32,282 |
| KELLEE EDMONDS | VP, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS Key employee | 37.5 | $214,059 | $34,595 |
| KATHLEEN SCOTT | VP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS Key employee | 37.5 | $222,264 | $24,388 |
| LUIS MALDONADO | VP, GOV'T RELATIONS, POLICY ANALYSIS & GRANTS RESO Key employee | 37.5 | $207,160 | $32,769 |
| FELICE NUDELMAN | ASSOCIATE VP, AIT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $156,130 | $38,210 |
| JACQUELYN JONES | ASSISTANT VP, STUDENT SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $161,728 | $28,465 |
| NHU DUONG | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $131,656 | $40,314 |
| JOHN PATRICK WALSH | DIRECTOR, FEDERAL RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $125,497 | $9,682 |
| HEIDI ANDERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.7 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ROCHON | CHAIR- ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA TENIENTE-MATSON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MOTTET | SECRETARY- TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LUIS CRUZ RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CUTRER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARRIE DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERENECEA JOHNSON EANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ORA PESCOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZULMA TORO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHISH VAIDYA | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/22) Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY FEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NOOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK NOOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL WUBAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DERIONNE POLLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS VARGAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1350 I ST NW STE 810, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3359
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARLES WELCH, 1350 EYE STREET NW 810, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- DESIREE A FORD, VP, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
- Phone
- (202) 293-7070
- Website
- WWW.AASCU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
AASCU IS A WASHINGTON, D.C. BASED HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS THE SECTOR OF OVER 500 REGIONAL PUBLIC COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND SYSTEMS WHOSE MEMBERS SHARE A LEARNING AND TEACHING CENTERED CULTURE, A COMMITMENT TO PREPARING STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREERS, AND A DEDICATION TO RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY THAT ADVANCES THEIR REGIONS' ECONOMIC PROGRESS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIC INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION (AIT) PROMOTES INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS. AIT SUPPORTS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR MISSION TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO SERVE AND LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES. DRIVEN BY AN UNDERSTANDING THAT TODAY'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NEED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR WORK, LIFE AND CITIZENSHIP IN LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS, AIT'S PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON FOUR KEY AREAS: STUDENT SUCCESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, AND TEACHER EDUCATION.Expenses $7,674,120 · revenue $1,691,878
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS (LDP) IS DEDICATED TO THE GOAL OF BUILDING AND ENHANCING LEADERSHIP FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE PRESIDENT OR CHANCELLOR AND HIS OR HER SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM. LDP PROGRAMMING INCLUDES PREPARATION FOR THE PRESIDENCY, ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW PRESIDENTS, PROGRAMMING FOR EXPERIENCED PRESIDENTS, SPOUSE/PARTNER PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENT OF PROVOSTS AND OTHER EMERGING LEADERS.Expenses $2,385,010 · revenue $2,641,853
- AASCU CONSULTING ASSISTS INSTITUTIONAL LEADERS IN RESPONDING TO THE BROAD RANGE OF STRATEGIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY ADMINISTRATORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.Expenses $1,473,098 · revenue $1,598,017
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND POLICY ANALYSIS (GR & PA) PROMOTES AN UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE DISTINCTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AASCU MEMBERS. GR & PA PROACTIVELY ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICY THAT FOSTERS ACADEMIC QUALITY AND INNOVATION, ACCESS, AND REGIONAL STEWARDSHIP.Expenses $1,376,187 · revenue $1,427,926
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $2,410,372 · revenue $1,423,001
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-0747578
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B40C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,739,090
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,157,722
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,763,123 | $18,094,167 | $37,739,090 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,935,169 | $15,102,445 | $42,399,551 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $24,183,854 | $14,288,593 | $41,954,815 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,380,212 | $12,313,157 | $27,986,243 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 52-0747578).
Questions about AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES is 52-0747578.
- Is AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 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 ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHARLES WELCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $761,336 (CHARLES WELCH, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,763,123, expenses of $18,094,167 and total assets of $37,739,090 at year end.
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