Association Of American Rhodes Scholars

Mclean, VA · Founded 2006

Brings together American Rhodes Scholars in support of the Rhodes Scholarship, its values, and Oxford University

Primary audience
Rhodes Scholars
Work area
Scholar Networks
Topic
Educational Exchange
Contact
Lauren C Jackson

About Organization

The Association of American Rhodes Scholars promotes exchange and collaboration among Rhodes Scholars through publications, events, and networks. Based in McLean, VA, the organization publishes a quarterly magazine distributed to members, educational institutions, and libraries. Founded in 2006, it operates with 40 volunteers and generates $400,243 in annual revenue.

What They Focus On

Scholar Communications

Publishing quarterly magazine and facilitating information exchange among Rhodes Scholars and interested institutions

Academic Exchange

Promoting student and scholar exchange programs that strengthen international academic connections and collaboration

Rhodes Legacy

Supporting Rhodes Scholarship values and Oxford University through organized networks, events, and publications

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$400K

+8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$343K

-16.2% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.8M

+13.9% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $400,243 $342,724 $1,826,884 0
2023 $370,588 $408,767 $1,604,181 0
2022 $340,204 $292,980 $1,456,706 0
2020 $465,891 $218,696 $1,553,294 0
2019 $285,446 $223,492 $1,425,319 0
2018 $315,718 $251,221 $1,223,926 0

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Scholar Engagement

    Connect with Rhodes Scholars across America through membership and communication channels

  • 02

    Content Creation

    Produce quarterly magazine featuring articles and records relevant to the scholar community

  • 03

    Distribution & Outreach

    Distribute publications to members, educational institutions, and libraries nationwide

  • 04

    Community Building

    Organize events and networks to facilitate idea exchange and support scholarship values

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of American Rhodes Scholars

Quarterly Magazine Publication

Publishes articles and records of interest to Rhodes Scholars, distributed to members, educational institutions, and libraries

Scholar Exchange Programs

Promotes exchange of students and scholars, facilitating connections among the Rhodes Scholar community

Intellectual Networks

Facilitates interchange of ideas among Rhodes Scholars through events, publications, and web platforms

Oxford University Support

Supports Rhodes Scholarship values and Oxford University through organized activities and scholar engagement

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of American Rhodes Scholars.

LC

Lauren C Jackson

Editor & Director
10 hrs/week
Compensation: $37,907
AE

A E Dick Howard

Senior Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
DA

Douglas A Beck

Senior Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
EF

Elliot F Gerson

Director Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
ES

Emelia Spencer Probasco

Vice President & Director
3 hrs/week
JR

Janice R Ugaki

Co-President & Director
3 hrs/week
JS

Javed Siddiqi

Senior Director
1 hrs/week
JH

John H Morrison

Senior Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
NL

Nnenna Lynch

Co-President & Director
3 hrs/week
RK

Robert K Maloney

Senior Director
1 hrs/week
RS

Ronald S Katz

Senior Director
1 hrs/week
SA

Steven A Crown

Director Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
WG

William G Bardel

Senior Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
AP

Abigail P Seldin

Director
AR

Alexis R Blaine

Director
BJ

Brian Johnsrud

Director
CH

Caroline Huang

Director
CM

Christopher Miller

Director
DY

Derek Y Kunimoto

Director
JG

James G Basker

Director
JT

Jeremy Thomas

Director
JA

Joshua A Lospinoso

Director
JD

Joshua D Carpenter

Director
JS

Joyce S Meng

Director
KK

Kushal Kadakia

Director
MH

Mary Hallward Driemeier

Director
MA

Mohit Agrawal

Treasurer & Director
NF

Nanette Fondas

Director
NR

Neil R Brown

Director
ND

Nicholas D Kristof

Director
NW

Nicholas W Allard

Secretary & Director
OS

Olivia S Rissland

Director
RD

R Darryl Banks

Director
RH

Ralph H Smith

Director
RD

Ramona Doyle

Director
RG

Robert G McKelvey

Director
RS

Robert S Harrison

Director
SL

Sara L Toomey

Director
UA

Ugwechi Amadi

Director
VS

Vivian S Lee

Director

Milestones

2006

Organization Founded

2006

Association of American Rhodes Scholars established to unite scholars across America

2007

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

2007

Received IRS tax-exempt recognition as 501(c)(3) organization

2020

Revenue Peak Year

2020

Achieved highest annual revenue of $465,891 during pandemic period

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Abigail P Seldin Director 1 hrs/week
AR
Alexis R Blaine Director 1 hrs/week
BJ
Brian Johnsrud Director 1 hrs/week
CH
Caroline Huang Director 1 hrs/week
CM
Christopher Miller Director 1 hrs/week
DY
Derek Y Kunimoto Director 1 hrs/week
JG
James G Basker Director 1 hrs/week
JT
Jeremy Thomas Director 1 hrs/week
JA
Joshua A Lospinoso Director 1 hrs/week
JD
Joshua D Carpenter Director 1 hrs/week
JS
Joyce S Meng Director 1 hrs/week
KK
Kushal Kadakia Director 1 hrs/week
MH
Mary Hallward Driemeier Director 1 hrs/week
MA
Mohit Agrawal Treasurer & Director 3 hrs/week
NF
Nanette Fondas Director 1 hrs/week
NR
Neil R Brown Director 1 hrs/week
ND
Nicholas D Kristof Director 1 hrs/week
NW
Nicholas W Allard Secretary & Director 3 hrs/week
OS
Olivia S Rissland Director 1 hrs/week
RD
R Darryl Banks Director 1 hrs/week
RH
Ralph H Smith Director 1 hrs/week
RD
Ramona Doyle Director 1 hrs/week
RG
Robert G McKelvey Director 1 hrs/week
RS
Robert S Harrison Director 1 hrs/week
SL
Sara L Toomey Director 1 hrs/week
UA
Ugwechi Amadi Director 1 hrs/week
VS
Vivian S Lee Director 1 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$38K

Highest Paid

$38K

Lauren C Jackson

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lauren C Jackson Editor & Director $37,907 $37,907 1

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$24K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$11K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$8K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$5K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

110 Registrations
66 Clients

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Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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1660 International Dr Ste 600 Mclean, VA 22102