Autm Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Build a better world by advancing technology transfer globally. The Foundation's primary objectives are to: - increase awareness by sharing the impact and importance of technology transfer and economic development advocacy - support the technology transfer process from the laboratory to the marketplace - promote training and mentorship in the technology transfer field for professionals at every career stage - build the association's capacity to provide expertise and programs by engaging academic and industry leaders.
- Income
- $175,521
- Spending
- $109,661
- Reserves
- 22.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $86,944 spent. Technology transfer training program: there is a demand for well trained technology transfer professionals with strong scientific backgrounds specializing in invention disclosure and assessment, intellectual property management, marketing, licensing, startup company creation, operations, and leadership. However, these professions require substantial industry training beyond advanced education and research. The AUTM Foundation has developed a career-enhancing program designed to provide such training for science and engineer students interested in academic technology transfer. The AUTM Foundation continues to enhance current educational courses, while also developing new training opportunities that reflect the evolving needs of the growing technology transfer profession.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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