Academic Freedom
Protects faculty rights through investigations, legal defense, and advocacy for tenure and governance standards
Advocates for academic freedom, tenure, and professional standards in higher education
About Organization
The American Association of University Professors facilitates cooperation among teachers and research scholars in universities and colleges to promote the interests of higher education and research. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 43 employees and reported $10.6 million in revenue in 2023. Founded in 2008, it advances the standards, ideals, and welfare of the academic profession.
Academic Freedom
Protects faculty rights through investigations, legal defense, and advocacy for tenure and governance standards
Professional Development
Advances standards and ideals of the academic profession through research and policy development
Faculty Organizing
Supports local chapters with mobilization grants and resources for contract campaigns and collective action
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$10.6M
+2.8% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$11.7M
+19.6% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$17.3M
+1.3% vs 2022
Employees (2023)
43
-12.2% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,614,591 | $11,707,342 | $17,336,308 | 43 |
| 2022 | $10,325,959 | $9,791,475 | $17,120,668 | 49 |
| 2021 | $9,205,860 | $7,643,208 | $14,833,820 | 46 |
| 2020 | $8,349,854 | $6,377,374 | $13,518,239 | 36 |
| 2019 | $3,529,527 | $2,854,267 | $11,321,678 | 35 |
| 2018 | $3,349,663 | $2,922,997 | $6,109,465 | 36 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Connect teachers and research scholars across universities and colleges nationwide
Conduct investigations into academic freedom violations and governance concerns
Offer legal defense, chapter mobilization grants, and contract campaign assistance
Develop and promote professional standards through reports and committee meetings
Services and programs offered by American Association Of University
Investigates violations of academic freedom and tenure, provides legal defense for affected faculty members
Supports faculty governance through research, investigations, and reports on higher education standards
Provides grants to local chapters for organizing campaigns and contract negotiations
Advances ideals and welfare of the academic profession through policy development and advocacy
Meet the people behind American Association Of University.
2008
2008
American Association of University Professors established to advance academic profession
March 2009
March 2009
Received tax-exempt status recognition from the Internal Revenue Service
2019
2019
Revenue increased from $3.5 million to $8.3 million by 2020
2023
2023
Achieved $10.6 million in revenue supporting 43 employees nationwide
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$1.4M
Highest Paid
$244K
Mark Bostic
Compensated Officers
7
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bostic | Director Of Organizing | $220,435 | $23,716 | $244,151 | 37.5 |
| Aaron Nisenson | Senior Counsel | $208,472 | $28,160 | $236,632 | 37.5 |
| Nancy Long | Interim Executive Director | $206,281 | $20,026 | $226,307 | 37.5 |
| Gwendolyn Bradley | Director Of External Relat | $160,857 | $14,758 | $175,615 | 37.5 |
| Julie Schmid | Executive Director | $138,475 | $32,315 | $170,790 | 37.5 |
| Joerg Tiede | Director Of Research And P | $139,774 | $30,918 | $170,692 | 37.5 |
| Gregory Scholtz | Director Of Daftg | $155,560 | $13,880 | $169,440 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Schmid | Executive Director | $256,435 | $50,467 | $306,902 | 37.5 |
| Carlton Davids | CFO/COO | $217,109 | $21,333 | $238,442 | 37.5 |
| Aaron Nisenson | Senior Counsel | $194,662 | $33,243 | $227,905 | 37.5 |
| Gregory Scholtz | Director Of Daftg | $151,185 | $13,167 | $164,352 | 37.5 |
| Gwendolyn Bradley | Director Of External Relat | $149,984 | $13,970 | $163,954 | 37.5 |
| Joerg Tiede | Director Of Research And Public Policy | $126,594 | $26,945 | $153,539 | 37.5 |
| Nancy Long | Deputy Executive Director | $131,877 | $13,402 | $145,279 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Schmid | Executive Director | $250,435 | $49,670 | $300,105 | 37.5 |
| Carlton Davids | CFO/COO | $214,771 | $20,572 | $235,343 | 37.5 |
| Aaron Nisenson | Senior Counsel | $190,470 | $32,869 | $223,339 | 37.5 |
| Gwendolyn Bradley | Director Of External Relations | $148,054 | $14,267 | $162,321 | 37.5 |
| Gregory Scholtz | Director Of Daftg | $146,933 | $13,854 | $160,787 | 37.5 |
| Christopher Simeone | Director Of Dos | $123,823 | $34,632 | $158,455 | 37.5 |
| Rebecca Wang | ASSOC Director Membership | $121,996 | $13,514 | $135,510 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Schmid | Executive Director | $243,402 | $48,993 | $292,395 | 37.5 |
| Julie Schmid | Executive Director | $243,402 | $48,993 | $292,395 | 37.5 |
| Carlton Davis | CFO/COO | $194,490 | $19,171 | $213,661 | 37.5 |
| Carlton Davis | CFO/COO | $194,490 | $19,171 | $213,661 | 37.5 |
| Aaron Niesenson | Senior Counsel | $181,648 | $31,278 | $212,926 | 37.5 |
| Aaron Niesenson | Senior Counsel | $181,648 | $31,278 | $212,926 | 37.5 |
| Gregory Scholtz | Director | $140,197 | $12,168 | $152,365 | 37.5 |
| Gregory Scholtz | Director | $140,197 | $12,168 | $152,365 | 37.5 |
| Christopher Simeone | Director Of Dos | $118,829 | $33,517 | $152,346 | 37.5 |
| Christopher Simeone | Director Of Dos | $118,829 | $33,517 | $152,346 | 37.5 |
| Gwendolyn Bradley | Director | $135,244 | $12,596 | $147,840 | 37.5 |
| Gwendolyn Bradley | Director | $135,244 | $12,596 | $147,840 | 37.5 |
| Rebecca Wang | Director | $119,360 | $13,250 | $132,610 | 37.5 |
| Rebecca Wang | Director | $119,360 | $13,250 | $132,610 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Schmid | Executive Director | $239,549 | $47,656 | $287,205 | 37.5 |
| Aaron Nisenson | Senior Counsel | $177,955 | $37,926 | $215,881 | 37.5 |
| Christopher Simeone | Director Of Dos | $115,172 | $35,317 | $150,489 | 37.5 |
| Gregory Scholtz | Director | $135,652 | $11,813 | $147,465 | 37.5 |
| Jason Elias | Western Regional Coordinat | $121,755 | $23,108 | $144,863 | 37.5 |
| Gwendolyn Bradley | Director | $130,351 | $12,207 | $142,558 | 37.5 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)
Total Borrowed
$100K
Subsidy Cost
$14K
14% of loan
Loan Count
1
TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS
Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.