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American Friends of the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation

American Friends of the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation

Washington, DC 20005
Tax ID52-2217136

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About this organization

Revenue

$997,093

Expenses

$1,009,801

Mission

To promote networking, exchange, and creative collaboration among scientists, scholars, artists, and professionals in the US and Germany consistent with the goals of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

About

AFAvH provides service to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) to support and secure the future of an active US Humboldt Alumni Network, engaging over 5,400 US researchers and professionals in intellectual and professional exchanges. In 2018 AFAvH: (i) completed 54 Board-led meetings or calls with US Humboldt alumni to discuss the impact of the Humboldt experience and alumni interests, (ii) hosted a dinner for 20 US Humboldt alumni at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, (iii) with the AvH, planned a joint alumni conference with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) held in Atlanta, GA to mark the launch of the "Germany Year" in the United States, (iv) organized an alumni reception at Georgia Tech and Emory Universities, (v) engaged over 65 German and North American "research alumni" of Kiel University and of the Technical University of Berlin at conferences in Halifax, Canada and New York City, respectively, (vi) advised US alumni organizing AvH "Kollegs", (vii) assisted the German Consulate in San Francisco in outreach to 500+ alumni in the Bay Area, (vii) with the AvH, the German Academic International Network (GAIN) and German Embassy, planned activities at the annual GAIN meeting of over 400 researchers, government officials, and science funders in Boston, (viii) planned a 5- year Board-led engagement initiative to activate the US Humboldt Alumni network and ensure its sustainability, (ix) with the AvH, coordinated planning on 2019 activities to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Alexander von Humboldt's birth, (x) advertised research fellowships and awards in webinars, distributed information through email and social media, and participated in 6 professional or scientific meetings, providing 325 individual consultations to potential applicants, and (xi) presented information on German research opportunities during campus visits in Wisconsin, Georgia and Massachusetts.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To promote networking, exchange, and creative collaboration among scientists, scholars, artists, and professionals in the us and germany consistent with the goals of the alexander von humboldt foundation.”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To promote networking, exchange, and creative collaboration among scientists, scholars, artists, and professionals in the us and germany consistent with the goals of the alexander von humboldt foundation.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as DC.
  • The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1401 K St NW Ste 1005, Washington, DC, 20005.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 12 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$12,708.
  • The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 20 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1999.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $456,333 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $47,477 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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