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Research and Public Policy : Non-Medical Science & Technology Research

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Advancing Science. Serving Society.

three stars

89.15

1200 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005
tel: (800) 215-1969   Web Site
EIN: 53-0196568

Board Leadership
Steven Chu
Chair

CEO
Sudip S. Parikh
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.15 three stars
  Financial 89.31 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. AAAS fulfills its mission to advance science and serve society through initiatives in science policy; international programs; science education; and more. AAAS serves some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

Founded in 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. AAAS fulfills its mission to advance science and serve society through initiatives in science policy; international programs; science education; and more. AAAS serves some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

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Financial

three stars

89.31

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 84.1%
  Administrative Expenses 13.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.09
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.83
  Program Expenses Growth 2.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 25.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Association for the Advancement of Science on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Association for the Advancement of Science on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Association for the Advancement of Science (DC) 89.15 three stars
Woodwell Climate Research Center (MA) 95.03 four stars
Clean Air Task Force (MA) 91.97 four stars
APhA Foundation (DC) 86.20 three stars
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (DC) 92.15 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $10,599,372
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $3,681,766
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $14,903,418
Total Contributions $29,184,556
   Program Service Revenue $69,357,612
Total Primary Revenue $98,542,168
   Other Revenue $6,737,989
TOTAL REVENUE $105,280,157
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $93,170,157
   Administrative Expenses $14,057,216
   Fundraising Expenses $2,696,711
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $109,924,084
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-4,643,927
   
Net Assets $106,666,236

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
AAAS Transformation $54,156,376 58.1%
Center of Science, Policy and Society Programs $18,689,680 20.1%
Science Education, Workforce, & Literacy $8,291,220 8.9%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 06/01/2020 89.15 three stars
2017-12 07/01/2019 89.09 three stars
2017-12 04/01/2019 87.49 three stars
2016-12 06/01/2018 88.83 three stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 89.17 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 88.84 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 89.51 three stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 90.66 four stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 90.42 four stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 88.32 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 87.68 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 83.46 three stars
2008-12 05/01/2010 90.03 four stars
2007-12 04/01/2009 87.51 three stars
2006-12 12/15/2007 87.67 three stars
2004-12 04/01/2006 84.56 three stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 83.88 three stars
2002-12 04/01/2004 93.94 four stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 96.47 four stars
2000-12 10/15/2002 96.47 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 53-0196568
Name in IRS Master File AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
NTEE Code U03
NTEE Classification Professional Societies, Associations
NTEE Type Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (59) Other school related activities
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1937
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$597,226 0.54% Rush D. Holt CEO, Secretary

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Association for the Advancement of Science (DC) 89.15 three stars
The Rodale Institute (PA) 96.81 four stars
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (DC) 92.15 four stars
SETI Institute (CA) 90.82 four stars
Marine Biological Laboratory (MA) 87.85 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
tel: (800) 215-1969
fax: (202) 326-6636
EIN: 53-0196568

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Board Leadership

Steven Chu
Chair

CEO

Sudip S. Parikh
Chief Executive Officer

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