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American Academic Leadership Institute Inc Pmb 5334

EIN 52-1572800 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP TALENT AND PROGRAMS ENABLING THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR ROLES AND TO ADVANCE THE INSTITUTIONS THEY SERVE; CONSULTATION TO ACADEMIC LEADERS AND BOARDS OF TRUSTEES CONCERNING THE ISSUES FACING HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS GOVERNANCE; AND ASSISTANCE DURING PERIODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP TRANSITION. AALI OFFERS DIRECT GRANTS TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (AASCU) AND THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES (CIC).

Income
$901,176
Spending
$911,865
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
46.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
2
Volunteers
37
Highest pay
$366,800, secretary & treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 46.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $755,235 spent. AALI EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS - PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION CONCERNING LEADERSHIP ISSUES AND CAREER DIRECTIONS. OFFERED CV, COVER LETTER, AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION CONSULTATION FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AS THEY PREPARED FOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCHES. CONDUCTED THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (SLA): A YEAR-LONG PROGRAM TO PREPARE ADMINISTRATORS FOR CABINET POSITIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION WITH CIC. CONDUCTED CLASS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS OF THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: A YEAR- LONG PROGRAM TO PREPARE CABINET OFFICERS FOR PRESIDENCIES WITH CIC AND AASCU. CONDUCTED CLASS OF THE BECOMING A PROVOST ACADEMY (BAPA): HELD MENTORING SESSIONS AS REQUESTED FOR INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING TO NEW POSITIONS OR WHO WERE ENCOUNTERING SIGNIFICANT ISSUES ON THEIR HOME CAMPUSES. PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS WHO NEEDED "BETWEEN POSITION" COUNSELING. WORKED WITH SEVERAL HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS, IN ADDITION TO AASCU AND CIC, IN CREATING LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. CONDUCTED TWO, TWO-DAY, INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS FOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS SEEKING COLLEGE PRESIDENCIES. CONDUCTED CAREER CONSULTATION SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES HIGHER EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS WITH ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR APPLICATION MATERIALS, STRENGTHEN INTERVIEW KILLS, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.
  2. $25,000 spent. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - ANNUAL MEETING - EACH YEAR THE AASCU ANNUAL MEETING HOSTS HUNDREDS OF PRESIDENTS AND CHANCELLORS TO DISCUSS TRENDS AND ISSUES IN PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION. ISSUED A $25,000 GRANT.
  3. $25,000 spent. COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES - FUNDS SUPPORTED STAFF TIME FOR CIC'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH TO ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THAT INFORM CAMPUS LEADERS AND PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION. ISSUED A $25,000 GRANT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 February 1990.

    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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