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    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    WASHINGTON, DCEIN 530196568 Website

    Annual Giving

    $13.2M+25% YoY

    Grants

    56

    Median Grant

    $29K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    To advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people; The mission is to promote cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the betterment of all humanity

    Focus Areas

    stem educationwomen in sciencediversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMlgbtq inclusion in STEMMscience and technology policy fellowshipsscience journalismscience curriculum integrationSTEM program evaluation and research

    Grant Types

    fellowshipsgeneral/operating supportresearch grantsindividual assistance grantssubawardsprogram evaluation grants

    Funded Initiatives

    Mini-grant programs for IF/THEN Ambassadors; Science & Technology Policy Fellowship; Mass Media Fellowship; Entry Point Program; Federal R&D budget analysis and advocacy programs

    How to Apply

    Multiple fellowship programs with online applications including Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (deadline November 1), Mass Media Fellowship (deadline varies), Entry Point Program (applications accepted October through February 13). Three-tier merit review process from February through April.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+25%

    $13.2M

    Grants

    56

    Median

    $29K

    States

    22

    2023+42%

    $10.6M

    Grants

    27

    Median

    $85K

    States

    15

    2022

    $7.5M

    Grants

    45

    Median

    $28K

    States

    22

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $166.3M
    $13.5M(8.1%)
    2023
    $173.5M
    $10.7M(6.1%)
    2022
    $161.7M
    $7.7M(4.8%)
    2021
    $172.7M
    $8.0M(4.6%)
    2020
    $157.2M
    $9.1M(5.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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