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American University in Kosovo Foundation

EIN 20-0105596 · Mount Kisco, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KOSOVO FOUNDATION SERVES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE RIT KOSOVO (A.U.K.) COLLEGE TO DELIVER AN OUTSTANDING AMERICAN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM KOSOVO AND THE WORLD THROUGH INNOVATIVE CURRICULAR, EXPERIENTIAL, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN A STUDENT-CENTERED CULTURE.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A SUMMER PROGRAM WHICH STUDENTS PAY TUITION FEES. THE AUPP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE GENERAL ACADEMIC NEEDS OF PROSPECTIVE UNIVERSITY AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. IT WILL RAISE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVELS AND STRENGTHEN ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCIES. STUDENTS REQUIRING REMEDIAL COURSES IN ENGLISH OR MATHEMATICS OR WHO WISH TO PREPARE FOR ADDITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE OFFERED EXTRA TRAINING APPROPRIATE TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEVEL. STUDENTS WHO ARE WELL PREPARED FOR DIRECT ADMITTANCE INTO AMERICAN GRADUATE PROGRAMS WILL BE ABLE TO MOVE DIRECTLY INTO THE AUPP REGULAR COURSES. A.U.K. WILL PROVIDE SERVICES AIMED AT IMPROVING THE ENCOURAGING AND IMPROVING THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE SUCCESS OF STUDENTS PLANNING TO ATTEND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD A.U.K. WILL PROVIDE AUPP TRAINING FOR UP TO 1,150 STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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