Association of American Geographers
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Association of American Geographers is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $5.4 million. EIN: 530207414.
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Mission
We provide students, educators, practitioners, and partners with the resources they need to enter the field, develop their careers, and form professional friendships that can last a lifetime. Through annual and ongoing programs, events, and meetings, we aim to create a space in which all geographers - wherever they come from - will know they are valued, heard, and welcomed. By taking care of our community, we ensure the health and vitality of the geographic discipline as it evolves to meet the challenges faced in today's world.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Association of American Geographers has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1937, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAssociation of American Geographers is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 530207414. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Association of American Geographers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530207414. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Association of American Geographers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Association of American Geographers is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years.
Based on official tax filings, Association of American Geographers has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Association of American Geographers is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Association of American Geographers. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Association of American Geographers holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Association of American Geographers is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $5.4 million. EIN: 530207414. Association of American Geographers is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Association of American Geographers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530207414, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
American Association of Geographers wants to take Israel off the map - Jewish Insider
U. associate professor named Association of American Geographers Fellow for Caribbean disaster research - The Daily Targum
Michael Widener is distinguished as a 2025 Fellow of the Association of American Geographers - University of Toronto
Region’s Geographers Probe Challenges Past and Present at Norfolk Meeting - Old Dominion University
Professor Peet to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from American Association of Geographers - Clark University
UC Research Represented at Annual Geographers Meeting | Newswise - Newswise
Dow recognized by Association of American Geographers - Foster's Daily Democrat
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 134 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 134 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1937
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Association of American Geographers
- What is Association of American Geographers?
- Association of American Geographers is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Association of American Geographers is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $5.4 million. EIN: 530207414.
- When was Association of American Geographers founded?
- Association of American Geographers was founded in 1937.
- Who leads Association of American Geographers?
- Gary Langham serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Association of American Geographers located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Association of American Geographers's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Association of American Geographers trustworthy?
- Association of American Geographers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Association of American Geographers's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530207414.
- What is Association of American Geographers's website?
- http://www.aag.org