American Association For The Advancement

Washington, DC · Founded 1937

Advances science, engineering, and innovation through research, education, and policy programs worldwide

Primary audience

Scientists and Researchers

Work area

Research and Education

Topic

Science and Technology

Contact

H Holden Thorpe

Website Contact

About Organization

The American Association for the Advancement of Science promotes scientific research, education, and public engagement across all disciplines. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 497 employees and generates $129.5 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1937, it supports scientists, policymakers, and the public through publications, fellowships, and advocacy programs.

What They Focus On

Science Policy

Connects scientific expertise with policymakers through fellowships, briefings, and evidence-based advocacy

Science Communication

Trains scientists to engage media and public audiences to improve understanding of research

Diversity in STEM

Expands opportunities for underrepresented groups including women and LGBTQ+ individuals in science careers

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$129.5M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$166.3M

+0% vs 2024

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2024	$129,476,881	$132,185,374	$166,310,899	497
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$123,169,523	$120,295,256	$173,512,690	506
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$114,932,138	$112,289,223	$161,683,534	532
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$114,052,927	$107,708,057	$157,164,052	483
2019	$116,504,513	$112,879,812	$151,762,984	505
2018	$105,280,157	$109,924,084	$142,546,557	629

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Research Support

Funds scientific research projects and provides grants to advance knowledge across disciplines
02

Fellowship Training

Trains scientists in policy, media, and communication through competitive fellowship programs
03

Public Engagement

Connects scientists with media and policymakers to translate research into public understanding
04

Policy Advocacy

Informs legislative decisions through expert testimony, briefings, and science-based policy recommendations

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association For The Advancement

Congressional Fellowship Program

Places scientists and engineers in congressional offices to inform science policy and legislative decisions

Sciline Program

Connects journalists with scientific experts to improve accuracy in science reporting and public understanding

LGBTQ+ in STEMM Initiative

Increases access and support for LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Women in Science Support

Provides resources, mentorship, and funding to advance women's participation and leadership in scientific fields

Quality Education Programs

Develops curriculum resources and professional development for science educators at all academic levels

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association For The Advancement.

H Holden Thorpe

Editor In Chief

Full-time

Compensation: $651,507

Tanisha N Lewis

Chief Financialofficer

Full-time

Compensation: $409,919

Andrew M Black

Chief Of Staff

Full-time

Compensation: $406,999

Jay R Brodsky

Chief Information Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $335,975

Dwayne Norris

Chief People Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $330,019

Julia MacKenzie

Chief Program Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $328,376

Julia M Staiano

Chief Advancement Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $317,587

Joanne P Carney

Chief Govt Relations Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $282,833

Tal Z Woliner

Chief Communications Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $267,636

Stephen E Issing

Director Of Finance

Full-time

Compensation: $262,666

Cynthia Beall

Director (Thru Feb)

4 hrs/week

Keith Yamamoto

Immediate Past President

4 hrs/week

Robert B Millard

Director (Thru Feb)

4 hrs/week

Theresa Maldonado

President-Elect

4 hrs/week

Willie E May

President

4 hrs/week

Tanisha N Lewis

CFO

William G Moran

Publisher, Science Journals

Full-time

Compensation: $557,906

Tim Appenzeller

News Editor

Full-time

Compensation: $262,232

Rick Weiss

Editorial Dir, Sciline

Full-time

Compensation: $254,511

Sudip S Parikh

Secretary And CEO

Babak Parviz

Director

Jane Maienschein

Director

Janine Austin Clayton

Director

Joseph Francisco

Director

Juan S Ramirez Lugo

Director

Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Director

Kaye Husbands Fealing

Director

Morton Ann Gernsbacher

Director

Susan M Rosenberg

Director

Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis

Director

Milestones

1937

Organization Founded

1937

Established federal tax-exempt status to advance scientific research and education nationwide

2018

Revenue Growth Period

2018

Annual revenue reached $105.3 million with 629 employees supporting expanded programs

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Revenue grew to $114.9 million supporting diversity initiatives and fellowship programs

2024

Record Revenue Milestone

2024

Reached $129.5 million in revenue supporting 497 employees and expanded science communication efforts

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Sudip S Parikh Secretary And CEO 40.00 hrs/week · $983,185

Babak Parviz Director 4.00 hrs/week

Carolyn N Ainslie Treasurer 4.00 hrs/week

Gilda A Barabino Board Chair 4.00 hrs/week

Ichiro Nishimura Council Chair 4.00 hrs/week

Jane Maienschein Director 4.00 hrs/week

Janine Austin Clayton Director 4.00 hrs/week

Joseph Francisco Director 4.00 hrs/week

Juan S Ramirez Lugo Director 4.00 hrs/week

Kathleen Hall Jamieson Director 4.00 hrs/week

Kaye Husbands Fealing Director 4.00 hrs/week

Morton Ann Gernsbacher Director 4.00 hrs/week

Susan M Rosenberg Director 4.00 hrs/week

Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis Director 4.00 hrs/week

Willie E. May AAAS Immediate Past President, Morgan State University

Theresa Maldonado AAAS President, University of California Office of the President

Marina Picciotto AAAS President-elect, Yale University

Mark Dingfield University of Pennsylvania (2025-2028)

Gabriela Popescu University at Buffalo, SUNY (2025-2028)

Roger Wakimoto University of California, Los Angeles (2025-2028)

Andrew Black Chief of Staff and Chief Public Affairs Officer

Jay Brodsky Chief Information Officer

Tanisha Lewis Chief Financial Officer

Julia MacKenzie Chief Program Officer

Shirley M. Malcom Senior Advisor and Director, SEA Change

Bill Moran Publisher, Science Journals

Dwayne Norris Chief People Officer

Juli Staiano Chief Advancement Officer

Holden Thorp Editor-in-Chief, Science Journals

Rashada Alexander Director, Fellowship Programs

Tim Appenzeller News Editor, Science

Zdenek Becka Director, Information Technology

Joanne Padrón Carney Chief Government Relations Officer

Marietta Damond Senior Director, Membership

Matt DeRienzo Director, SciLine

Michael Fernandez Director, Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (EPI Center)

Theresa Harris Director, Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice

Katy Hinman Director, Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion

Kimberly Montgomery Director, International Affairs and Science Diplomacy

Eric Knott Director, Business Operations & Financial Analysis, Science Journals

Kelly O'Brien Deputy Chief of Staff

Beth Rakouskas Creative Director, Science Journals

Beth Rosner Senior Advisor

Jennifer Sargent Director, Data Strategy

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$6.6M

Highest Paid

$1.1M

Sudip S Parikh

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Sudip S Parikh	Secretary And CEO	$983,185	$92,934	$1,076,119	40
H Holden Thorpe	Editor In Chief	$651,507	$79,060	$730,567	40
William G Moran	Publisher, Science Journals	$557,906	$81,954	$639,860	40
Tanisha N Lewis	Chief Financialofficer	$409,919	$71,848	$481,767	40
Andrew M Black	Chief Of Staff	$406,999	$53,671	$460,670	40
Dwayne Norris	Chief People Officer	$330,019	$71,557	$401,576	40
Jay R Brodsky	Chief Information Officer	$335,975	$60,142	$396,117	40
Julia M Staiano	Chief Advancement Officer	$317,587	$69,115	$386,702	40
Julia Mackenzie	Chief Program Officer	$328,376	$48,868	$377,244	40
Joanne P Carney	Chief GOVT Relations Officer	$282,833	$60,800	$343,633	40
Tim Appenzeller	News Editor	$262,232	$66,263	$328,495	40
Stephen E Issing	Director Of Finance	$262,666	$64,955	$327,621	40
Tal Z Woliner	Chief Communications Officer	$267,636	$59,831	$327,467	40
Rick Weiss	Editorial DIR, Sciline	$254,511	$52,856	$307,367	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Sudip S Parikh	Secretary And CEO	$920,088	$85,042	$1,005,130	40
H Holden Thorp	Editor In Chief	$654,263	$77,649	$731,912	40
William G Moran	Publisher	$543,479	$75,680	$619,159	40
Tanisha N Lewis	Chief Financial Officer	$386,304	$66,733	$453,037	40
Andrew M Black	Chief Of Staff	$392,407	$50,426	$442,833	40
Julia M Staiano	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$306,307	$64,250	$370,557	40
Julia Mackenzie	Chief Program Officer	$317,136	$46,803	$363,939	40
Jay R Brodsky	Chief Information Officer	$314,410	$47,899	$362,309	40
Dwayne Norris	Chief People Officer	$294,652	$52,349	$347,001	40
Joanne Padron Carney	DIR Of GOVT Relations	$271,372	$63,039	$334,411	40
Tal Z Woliner	Chief Communications Officer	$269,350	$53,378	$322,728	40
Tim Appenzeller	News Editor	$253,880	$61,936	$315,816	40
Stephen E Issing	Director Of Finance	$247,203	$60,189	$307,392	40
Rachel M Kerestes	DIR, Science Is US	$237,616	$55,564	$293,180	40
Valda J Vinson	Executive Editor	$214,632	$32,402	$247,034	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Sudip S Parikh	Secretary And CEO	$872,075	$67,597	$939,672	40
H Holden Thorp	Editor In Chief	$629,660	$67,597	$697,257	40
William G Moran	Publisher	$516,359	$67,597	$583,956	40
Andrew M Black	Chief Of Staff	$397,705	$36,600	$434,305	40
Tanisha N Lewis	Chief Financial Officer	$355,238	$58,121	$413,359	40
Julia Mackenzie	Chief Program Officer	$305,784	$36,323	$342,107	40
Julia Staiano	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$271,509	$63,930	$335,439	40
Joanne Padron Carney	DIR Of GOVT Relations	$270,971	$62,881	$333,852	40
Tim Appenzeller	News Editor	$255,544	$61,095	$316,639	40
Stephen Issing	Director Of Finance	$250,715	$54,481	$305,196	40
Tal Woliner	Chief Communications Officer	$254,847	$43,397	$298,244	40
Rachel M Kerestes	DIR, Campaign For Science	$239,248	$56,547	$295,795	40
Monica M Bradford	Managing Editor (Thru 9/22 )	$207,814	$34,038	$241,852	40
Valda J Vinson	Managing Editor (Beg 10/22 )	$203,605	$22,644	$226,249	40
Michael Savelli	Chief Information Ofr (Thru 4/22)	$190,420	$14,998	$205,418	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Sudip S Parikh	Secretary And CEO	$641,120	$57,200	$698,320	40
H Holden Thorp	Editor-In-Chief	$624,788	$60,890	$685,678	40
Colleen Struss	CFO/CLO (Thru 5/2020)	$667,118	$16,120	$683,238	40
William Moran	Publisher	$444,780	$60,890	$505,670	40
Michael Savelli	Chief Operating Officer	$362,109	$51,607	$413,716	40
Andrew Black	Chief Of Staff	$354,162	$56,691	$410,853	40
Maureen Kearney	Chief Prog Officer Thru Nov	$280,334	$36,374	$316,708	40
Tim Appenzeller	News Editor	$246,341	$56,201	$302,542	40
Monica Bradford	Executive Editor	$252,053	$45,848	$297,901	40
Stephen Issing	Director Of Finance	$236,378	$50,636	$287,014	40
Rachel M Kerestes	EXEC DIR, Campaign For Science	$234,150	$50,387	$284,537	40
Michael D Fernandez	DIR,Sci Evidence Public Issues	$247,145	$28,973	$276,118	40
Richard Weiss	Editorial DIR, Sciline	$218,286	$52,737	$271,023	40
Tanisha N Lewis	Chief Financial Ofr Beg Sept	$210,543	$44,549	$255,092	40
Julia Mackenzie	Chief Prog Officer Beg Nov	$189,505	$20,982	$210,487	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Rush D Holt	Secretary&CEO (Thru 10/2019)	$851,781	$24,554	$876,335	40
Jeremy Berg	Editor-In-Chief (Thru 10/2019)	$605,345	$29,723	$635,068	40
William Moran	Publisher	$513,033	$57,114	$570,147	40
Colleen Struss	Chief Financial Officer/CLO	$406,352	$28,788	$435,140	40
Michael Savelli	Chief Operating Officer	$367,412	$47,659	$415,071	40
Andrew Black	Chief Of Staff/External Affair	$347,050	$53,789	$400,839	40
Shirley Malcom	Directorate Head	$304,206	$49,975	$354,181	40
Maureen Kearney	Chief Program Officer	$260,058	$40,228	$300,286	40
Monica Bradford	Executive Editor	$238,341	$51,955	$290,296	40
Tim Appenzeller	News Editor	$236,033	$52,121	$288,154	40
Stephen Issing	Director Of Finance	$240,144	$46,920	$287,064	40
Iquo Edim	DIR Institutional Licensing	$238,583	$31,177	$269,760	40
Alan I Leshner	Secretary&CEO (As Of 10/2019)	$142,563	—	$142,563	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partially Forgiven

Total Approved

$8.6M

Total Forgiven

$1.2M

15% forgiven

Jobs Retained

414

Loan Details 1 loan

$8,551,640

Partially Forgiven

Forgiven: $1,249,186 15%

Approved Apr 30, 2020

Lender Bank of America, National Association

Jobs Reported 414

Forgiven On Dec 16, 2020

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.1M Grants Received

$2.8M Grants Given

41 Organizations

Top Funders

18 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$712K

The Chicago Community Trust

$525K

Tides Foundation

$300K

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$255K

St Louis Community Foundation Inc.

$100K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$61K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$50K

Seattle Foundation

$20K

Network For Good

$19K

Association Of Public And Land-Grant

$16K

+8 more funders

Top Grantees

23 total

National Institute Of Health BETHESDA, MD

$900K

American Institutes For Research ARLINGTON, VA

$383K

University Of Vermont BURLINGTON, VT

$230K

University Of Maryland Baltimore County BALTIMORE, MD

$139K

Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, IN

$129K

J Paul Getty Trust LOS ANGELES, CA

$124K

University Of Mississippi JACKSON, MS

$117K

New Jersey Inst Of Technology NEWARK, NJ

$97K

Regents University Of California LOS ANGELES, CA

$97K

University Of Washington SEATTLE, WA

$92K

+13 more grantees

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust Tides Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation St Louis Community Foundation Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Seattle Foundation Network For Good Association Of Public And Land-Grant American Mathematical Society American Chemical Society American Physiological Society Give Back Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Give Lively Foundation Inc. American Geophysical Union National Institute Of Health American Institutes For Research University Of Vermont University Of Maryland Baltimore County Indiana University J Paul Getty Trust University Of Mississippi New Jersey Inst Of Technology Regents University Of California University Of Washington Qem Network Johns Hopkins University Unc Chapel Hill Mass Institute Of Technology Ca Institute Of Technology Gladstone Institutes Stanford University University Of California-Davis University Of Oregon Utah State University Penn State University University Of Utah Doctors Without Borders USA

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$39.8M Total Obligated

$39.8M Total Amount

4 Awards

4 Agencies

By Agency

USAID $35.0M

NSF $3.5M

Millennium Challenge Corporation $1.1M

NASA $220K

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
USAID	AIDESPA000600003	COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B)	2006-2016	$34,975,720
NSF	1841687	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2019-2025	$3,466,437
Millennium Challenge Corporation	95332421T0004	COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B)		$1,134,595
NASA	80NSSC24K1462	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2025	$219,986

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

113 Registrations

78 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 78 total

American Association For Justice

8 filings

Self

American Association Of Airport Executives

4 filings

Self

American Association Of Colleges Of Osteopathic Medicine

4 filings

Self

American Association Of Consumer Credit Professionals

4 filings

Self

American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists

4 filings

Self

American Association Of Colleges Of Nursing

3 filings

Self

American Association Of Nurse Practitioners

3 filings

Self

American Association For Homecare

2 filings

Self

American Association For Homecare (Aahomecare)

2 filings

Self

American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Colleges For Teacher Education

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Community Colleges

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Crop Insurers (Aaci)

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Nurse Anesthesiology

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Orthodontists

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Port Authorities

2 filings

Self

American Association Of School Administrators

2 filings

Self

American Association Of Teaching Health Centers

2 filings

Self

American Association For The Advancement Of Science

1 filing

Self

Aanem American Association Of Neuromuscular And Electrodiagnostic Medicine

1 filing

Self

Acg Advocacy On Behalf Of American Association Of Publishers

1 filing

Self

American Association For Cancer Research

1 filing

Self

American Association For Clinical Chemistry

1 filing

Self

American Association For Dental Oral & Craniofacial Research

1 filing

Self

American Association For Dental, Oral, And Craniofacial Research

1 filing

Self

American Association For Homeopathic Products

1 filing

Self

American Association For Laboratory Accreditation (A2La)

1 filing

Self

American Association For Respiratory Care

1 filing

Self

American Association For The Treatment Of Opioid Dependence

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Advertising Agencies

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Bioanalysts

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Birth Centers

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Birth Centers (Aabc)

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Blood Banks, Dba Association For The Advancement Of Bloo

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Colleges Of Osteopathic Medicine (Aacom)

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Colleges Of Pharmacy

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Collegiate Registrars And Admissions Officers

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Cosmetology Schools

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Exporters And Importers

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Healthcare Administrative Management

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Hip And Knee Surgeons (Aahks)

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Homecare

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Independent Music

1 filing

Self

American Association Of International Healthcare Recruitment

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Law Libraries

1 filing

Self

American Association Of Museums

1 filing

Self

+ 28 more clients

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Association For The Advancement

Phone

(202) 326-6400

Social

Visit Website

1200 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005

American Association For The Advancement

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Research Support

Fellowship Training

Public Engagement

Policy Advocacy

Programs and Initiatives

Congressional Fellowship Program

Sciline Program

LGBTQ+ in STEMM Initiative

Women in Science Support

Quality Education Programs

Team & Leadership

H Holden Thorpe

Tanisha N Lewis

Andrew M Black

Jay R Brodsky

Dwayne Norris

Julia MacKenzie

Julia M Staiano

Joanne P Carney

Tal Z Woliner

Stephen E Issing

Cynthia Beall

Keith Yamamoto

Robert B Millard

Theresa Maldonado

Willie E May

Tanisha N Lewis

William G Moran

Tim Appenzeller

Rick Weiss

Sudip S Parikh

Babak Parviz

Jane Maienschein

Janine Austin Clayton

Joseph Francisco

Juan S Ramirez Lugo

Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Kaye Husbands Fealing

Morton Ann Gernsbacher

Susan M Rosenberg

Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis

Milestones

Organization Founded

Revenue Growth Period

Program Expansion

Record Revenue Milestone

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Taxable Corp Trust

Federal Funding

By Agency

Awards

Lobbying Activity

Clients 78 total

Contact

Phone

Social