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Association of American Geographers

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. …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Association of American Geographers

Association of American Geographers is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $5.4 million. EIN: 530207414.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
V25C
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1945

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 where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.3% of total expenses ($387,336 of $1,734,596).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Association 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
18

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Gary L••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

American Association of Geographers wants to take Israel off the map - Jewish Insider
Aug 2025
jewishinsider.com
U. associate professor named Association of American Geographers Fellow for Caribbean disaster research - The Daily Targ
Jan 2025
www.dailytargum.com
Michael Widener is distinguished as a 2025 Fellow of the Association of American Geographers - University of Toronto
Jan 2025
www.artsci.utoronto.ca
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Region’s Geographers Probe Challenges Past and Present at Norfolk Meeting - Old Dominion University
Nov 2023
www.odu.edu
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Professor Peet to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from American Association of Geographers - Clark University
Mar 2018
www.clarku.edu
UC Research Represented at Annual Geographers Meeting | Newswise - Newswise
Apr 2011
www.newswise.com
Dow recognized by Association of American Geographers - Foster's Daily Democrat
Jun 2008
www.fosters.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 134 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1937
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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