American University
EIN: 530196549
Does Not Accept Unsolicited Applications
American University is a District of Columbia private foundation. Awards $7,488,865 annually. Through 53 grants, median $72K. Assets: $3B.
Total Assets
$2.6B
Key Financial Metrics (2025)
Total Giving
$7.5M
Number of Grants
53
Median Grant
$72K
Grant Range
$6K - $927K
Historical Giving Trends
| Year | Assets | Total Giving | # Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.6B | $7.5M | 53 | $72K |
| 2024 | $2.5B | $5.0M | 57 | $46K |
| 2023 | $2.4B | $4.2M | 47 | $54K |
| 2022 | $2.3B | $2.0M | 35 | $46K |
Quick Facts
Location
District of ColumbiaReturn Type
990
Most Recent Filing
2025
Annual Expenses
$943.0M
Giving Rate
0.3% of assets
Application Policy
Accepts Applications
No - Invite Only

