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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$127,082,174
Total expenses
$81,712,675
Contributions and grants received
$88,768,365
Grants paid
$64,627,916
Program service revenue
$185,662
Investment income
$34,683,672
Other revenue
$3,444,475
Total assets, end of year
$1,186,034,779
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,501,913
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,137,532,866
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$70,990,019
Management and general expenses
$6,361,945
Fundraising expenses
$4,360,711
Program service expenses (Part III)
$70,990,019

Program services were 86.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $506,304

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $91,225

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $252,115

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $87,918,721

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $8,267,444

  • 2a · Program service revenue: N/D PORTION OF CONTRIBUTION

    total $97,782 · related or exempt $97,782

  • 2b · Program service revenue: PROG SRVC REGISTRATION

    total $87,880 · related or exempt $87,880

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $9,581,973 · unrelated business $859,576 · excluded $8,722,397

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $52,857 · excluded $52,857

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $2,900

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $2,900

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $2,900 · excluded $2,900

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $211,008,924

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $185,907,225

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $25,101,699

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $25,101,699 · unrelated business $280,774 · excluded $24,820,925

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $371,217

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $506,304

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $277,630

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $93,587 · excluded $93,587

  • 11a · Other revenue: ADMIN COST RECOVERY

    total $3,292,477 · related or exempt $3,292,477

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $2,654 · related or exempt $2,570 · unrelated business $84

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $3,295,131

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $64,627,916 · program services $64,627,916

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $532,639 · management and general $344,038 · fundraising $188,601

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $3,786,269 · program services $386,794 · management and general $1,923,271 · fundraising $1,476,204

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $238,586 · program services $8,305 · management and general $219,899 · fundraising $10,382

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $109,690 · management and general $109,690

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $254,678 · program services $109,558 · management and general $127,668 · fundraising $17,452

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $417,230 · program services $285,308 · management and general $3,970 · fundraising $127,952

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $582,658 · program services $275,470 · management and general $178,229 · fundraising $128,959

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,186,802 · program services $12,279 · management and general $1,146,735 · fundraising $27,788

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $127,349 · program services $45,449 · management and general $79,941 · fundraising $1,959

  • 17 · Travel

    total $890,426 · program services $283,342 · management and general $30,103 · fundraising $576,981

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $139,689 · program services $79,865 · management and general $33,381 · fundraising $26,443

  • 24a · Other expenses: OFFICIAL GUESTS AND ENT

    total $6,154,257 · program services $4,242,303 · management and general $210,723 · fundraising $1,701,231

  • 24b · Other expenses: ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

    total $1,695,334 · program services $326,572 · management and general $1,344,603 · fundraising $24,159

  • 24c · Other expenses: OTHER NONPROFESSIONAL O

    total $969,152 · program services $306,858 · management and general $609,694 · fundraising $52,600

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $55,578,114 · end of year $55,212,923

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $76,469,831 · end of year $76,918,255

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,674,233

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $259,592

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,380,317 · end of year $1,414,641

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $363,377,538 · end of year $393,217,988

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $560,930,974 · end of year $642,969,432

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $14,913,281 · end of year $16,301,540

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $521,275 · end of year $531,790

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $119,935 · end of year $17,500

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $43,629,792 · end of year $47,952,623

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $51,099,665 · end of year $53,844,993

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $977,279,388 · end of year $1,083,687,873

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AN EDUCATIONAL, LAND GRANT INSTITUTION.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AN EDUCATIONAL, LAND-GRANT INSTITUTION WHICH IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 115.

  • GRANTS TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY (AU) FOR ACADEMIC, OUTREACH AND RESEARCH MISSIONS AND ITS SUPPORTING/RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSES, OUTREACH AND INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, IN SUPPORT OF AU.

    Expenses $64,369,916 · Grants $64,369,916 · Revenue $3,295,047

  • EXPENDITURES MADE BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (AUF) ON BEHALF OF AU IN SUPPORT OF ITS ACADEMIC, OUTREACH AND RESEARCH MISSIONS.

    Expenses $6,362,103 · Revenue $185,662

  • GRANTS TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION, INC.(AUREF), FOR OPERATIONS AND THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTIES TO AU FOR PERPETUAL MANAGEMENT.

    Expenses $258,000 · Grants $258,000

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Beth Stukes

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5 + 0.25 related
  • Pat Henry

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5 + 0.25 related
  • Kath Carter

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Paul Jacobson

    DIRECTOR, PAST CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Beau Byrd

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.25 + 0.25 related
  • Brad Corson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Connie Neville

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.25
  • Dan Arnold

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Dan Davidson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Greg Winchester

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.25 + 0.5 related
  • Joe Cowan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • John Stein

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Ken Henderson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Lacey Lewis

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75 + 0.25 related
  • Mark Forchette

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nick Davis

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Nicole Faulk

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Randy Chase

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.25
  • Regenia Sanders

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.25
  • Sarah Brown

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Shirley Boulware

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Steve Cates

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25
  • Tee Green

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.25 + 0.5 related
  • Robert Wellbaum

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $474,940
    From this org
    $392,492
    From related orgs
    $20,657
    Other
    $61,791
    Hours/week
    10 + 2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $392,492 + $20,657 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $44,059 + $2,319 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,856 + $782 related
    Filer's total
    $451,407 + $23,758 related
  • Erin Lewis

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $353,653
    From this org
    $270,559
    From related orgs
    $30,062
    Other
    $53,032
    Hours/week
    10 + 4 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $270,559 + $30,062 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $33,857 + $3,762 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,074 + $1,564 related
    Filer's total
    $318,490 + $35,388 related
  • Margaret Arnold

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $279,016
    From this org
    $228,831
    From related orgs
    $4,670
    Other
    $45,515
    Hours/week
    6 + 0.75 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $228,831 + $4,670 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $31,735 + $648 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,090 + $267 related
    Filer's total
    $273,656 + $5,585 related
  • William Hughes

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $240,407
    From this org
    $180,538
    From related orgs
    $20,060
    Other
    $39,809
    Hours/week
    20 + 4 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $180,538 + $20,060 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $24,008 + $2,668 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,021 + $1,336 related
    Filer's total
    $216,567 + $24,064 related
  • Regena Isbell

    ASSISTANT TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $184,633
    From this org
    $155,218
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,415
    Hours/week
    22

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $155,218
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $22,083
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,556
    Filer's total
    $184,857
  • Lee Sheppard

    ASSISTANT TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $148,379
    From this org
    $112,707
    From related orgs
    $9,801
    Other
    $25,871
    Hours/week
    22 + 3.25 related
  • Wanda Sperow

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $125,172
    From this org
    $99,583
    From related orgs
    $5,241
    Other
    $20,348
    Hours/week
    36 + 2 related
  • Shauna Monroe

    ASSISTANT TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $121,626
    From this org
    $91,944
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,682
    Hours/week
    20.5
  • Laurel Hendrix

    ASSITANT SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $102,315
    From this org
    $80,662
    From related orgs
    $4,245
    Other
    $17,408
    Hours/week
    20 + 2 related
  • Meridith Collari Beg 0125

    CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $17,263
    From this org
    $15,167
    From related orgs
    $153
    Other
    $1,943
    Hours/week
    6 + 0.5 related
  • William Williams Thru 072025

    EXEC. DIRECTOR, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $267,033
    From this org
    $227,822
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,211
    Hours/week
    4

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $227,822
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $30,893
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,541
    Filer's total
    $267,256
  • Daniel Sasser

    CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $228,926
    From this org
    $188,769
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $40,157
    Hours/week
    4

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $188,769
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $24,744
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,637
    Filer's total
    $229,150
  • Alesia Davenport

    SR DIRECTOR, GIFT PLANNING

    Total calculated
    $216,481
    From this org
    $186,281
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,200
    Hours/week
    4

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $186,281
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $25,823
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,602
    Filer's total
    $216,706
  • Hawken Brackett Thru 0625

    EXEC. DIRECTOR ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

    Total calculated
    $181,381
    From this org
    $147,208
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,173
    Hours/week
    4

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $147,208
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $21,040
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,357
    Filer's total
    $181,605
  • Kevin Hardee

    SR MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $158,866
    From this org
    $140,591
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,275
    Hours/week
    4

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,591
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $18,275
    Nontaxable benefits
    $149
    Filer's total
    $159,015

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Travel for companions
  • 1a · Health or social club dues or initiation fees
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES; AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS THE COMMON PAYMASTER FOR AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON MARKET SURVEYS AND INTERNAL DATA COMPILED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY'S HUMAN RESOURCES. AUBURN UNIVERSITY HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT MAY CONSIDER AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD ON POLICIES RELATED TO TOTAL COMPENSATION OF UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES BALANCING GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES WITH PROMOTION OF A QUALITY WORK FORCE BY PROVIDING COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY

    $64,369,916

    ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, OUTREACH, NONACADEMIC, FACULTY, CAPITAL SUPPORT, STUDENT SERVICES, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, LIBRARY, INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATION, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, & OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT

  • CAPITAL SUPPORT

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
13 April 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202601409349300040

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