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Association of Universities for

To promote excellence in astronomical research.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Association of Universities for

Association of Universities for is a science technology organization based in TUCSON, United States. Founded in 1957. Annual revenue: $356.1 million. EIN: 860138043.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U31C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Mission

To promote excellence in astronomical research.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U31C
Cause tags
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.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Association of Universities for is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 860138043. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $450M in annual revenue. 183 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Association of Universities for has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Association of Universities for is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.

Based on official tax filings, Association of Universities for has $450M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Association of Universities for is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $450M in annual revenue. The organization has 183 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Association of Universities for. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Association of Universities for has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Association of Universities for profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Association of Universities for is a science technology organization based in TUCSON, United States. Founded in 1957. Annual revenue: $356.1 million. EIN: 860138043. Association of Universities for is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Association of Universities for's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $450M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Association of Universities for are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association of Universities for is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860138043, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BA
Barbara Lam
VP Of Operations/CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam B•••••
NOIRLAB - COMMUNITY SCIENCE DATA CEN
AM
Ameerah M••••••
CDO
AN
Andrew B••••
Director
BA
Barbara L••
CFO/VP OF OPERATIONS
BE
Beth W•••••• L•••••
NOIRLAB DEPUTY DIRECTOR
BE
Beth W L•••••
NOIRLAB DEPUTY DIRECTOR
CH
Charles M•••••••
PRESIDENT & Director
CH
Chyrssa K••••••••••
Director
DA
Dana L•••
VP PROGRAMS
DA
Dave L••••
Director
DA
David H•••••
DIVISION/MISSION DEPUTY
DA
David R•••••
Director
DE
Debra E••••••••
CHAIR UNTIL 6/30/21
DO
Donald H••••
STSCI ASSOC. DIRECTOR, ADMIN.
EL
Elizabeth B•••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth C•••••••
Director
GE
Gerard K••••
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR UNTIL MAY 2023
HE
Heather M•••••••
IT&C GROUP MANGER
HE
Heidi H•••••
VP FOR SCIENCE
IN
Inger J••••••••
NOIRLAB ASSOC. DIREC. OPS
JA
James C••••••
Director
JA
James Y•••
Director
JE
Jeff H•••
Director
JE
Jennifer M L•••
NOIRLAB - GEMINI DIRECTOR
JE
Jermery W••••••
VP FOR CORPORATE STRATEGY
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

NSF-NOAA GONG maps hidden magnetism on the sun’s far side - EurekAlert!
Apr 2026
www.eurekalert.org
The local universe’s expansion rate is clearer than ever, but still doesn’t add up - EurekAlert!
Apr 2026
www.eurekalert.org
Gemini South confirms long-suspected link between the composition of exoplanets and their host stars - EurekAlert!
Apr 2026
www.eurekalert.org
Iowa lawmakers halt bill targeting DEI programs at private universities
Mar 2026
kcci.com
ED to Require Universities to Disclose Identities of Foreign Funders
Mar 2026
dailysignal.com
Hegseth bans military from woke Princeton Columbia MIT universities
Mar 2026
nypost.com
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals An Exceptional Richness Of Organic Molecules In One Of The Most Infrared Luminous Gal
Feb 2026
astrobiology.com
Decoding the Chemistry of a Galaxy Hidden by Dust - AZoQuantum
Feb 2026
www.azoquantum.com
James Webb Telescope Uncovers Key Ingredients for Life in Galaxy Over 10 Billion Light Years Away - The Daily Galaxy
Feb 2026
dailygalaxy.com
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Exceptional Richness Of Organic Molecules In One Of Most Infrared Luminous Galaxies I
Feb 2026
www.eurasiareview.com
Form filed
$450.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$420.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$380.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$356.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$357.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$369.9M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$370.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$346.1M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$324.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$356.9M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Association of Universities for This page 77 $450.4 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 183 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Association of Universities for

What is Association of Universities for?
Association of Universities for is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Association of Universities for is a science technology organization based in TUCSON, United States. Founded in 1957. Annual revenue: $356.1 million. EIN: 860138043.
When was Association of Universities for founded?
Association of Universities for was founded in 1957.
Who leads Association of Universities for?
Barbara Lam serves as VP Of Operations/CFO.
Where is Association of Universities for located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Association of Universities for's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Association of Universities for trustworthy?
Association of Universities for has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Universities for's registration number?
IRS EIN: 860138043.
What is Association of Universities for's website?
http://www.aura-astronomy.org