Association For The Advancement Of Sustainability In Higher Education
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $855.4k
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 08/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-3319874
Organization Overview
Association For The Advancement Of Sustainability In Higher Education, operating under the name Aashe, is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aashe employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aashe is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Aashe generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN ALL SECTORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: ATTENDEES FROM AROUND THE WORLDSHARE INNOVATIONS, ACTIVITIES, FRAMEWORKS, LEARNING OUTCOMES, TOOLS, STRATEGIES, RESEARCH, THEORY AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES THAT ARECHANGING THE FACE OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION. WITHTRAILBLAZING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, AWARDS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AASHE CONFERENCES ADVANCE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF CURRENT SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION EACH YEAR. EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO ENGAGE A DIVERSE GROUP OF CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES; FROM FACULTY TO SUSTAINABILITY OFFICERS, PRESIDENTS TO STUDENTS IN DIALOGUE AND ACTION FOCUSED ON PRESSING ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, CLIMATE ACTION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE.
MEMBERSHIPS: AASHE IS THE LEADING ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OFSUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION. WE SERVE A FULL RANGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF AND STUDENTS WHO ARE CHANGE AGENTS AND DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION. ESTABLISHED IN 2005, AASHE'S MEMBERS ARE LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA AS WELL AS, 9 CANADIAN PROVINCES AND 20 COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT COMPRISE AASHE'S MEMBERSHIP BASE, AASHE PROVIDES A ROBUST AND DIVERSE SUITE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING: NETWORKING AND RECOGNITION, BENCHMARKING AND RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEWS AND RESOURCES.
STARS: STARS IS A TRANSPARENT, SELF-REPORTING FRAMEWORK USED BY HUNDREDS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO MEASURE AND REPORT THEIR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE. IT PROVIDES A GUIDE FOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN ALL SECTORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, CREATES INCENTIVES FOR IMPROVEMENT TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY, FACILITATES INFORMATION SHARING AND BUILDS A MORE DIVERSE CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meghan Fay Zahniser Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $117,968 |
Kimberly Smith Director Of Marketing, Mee | 40 | $116,416 | |
Allison Jones Director Of Finance And Ad | Officer | 40 | $91,346 |
Jay Antle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashwani Vasishth Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Srinivasan Raghavan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $771,795 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,154 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $841,949 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,751,458 |
| Investment income | $8,242 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,607,691 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $238,613 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $206,017 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $957,161 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,618 |
| Other employee benefits | $138,621 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,472 |
| Fees for services: Management | $55,331 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,930 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,951 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $102,607 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,370 |
| Information technology | $227,691 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,800 |
| Travel | $4,433 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,845 |
| Insurance | $10,034 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,951,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,532 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $356,703 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $250,738 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,958 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,001 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $352,118 |
| Investments—other securities | $855,446 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,920,496 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,420 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $744,982 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $138,791 |
| Total liabilities | $924,193 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $965,816 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,487 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,920,496 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Association For The Advancement Of Sustainability In Higher Education has recieved totaling $56.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $56 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research Inc Ithaca, NY | $101,082,296 | $16,707,988 |
Coriell Institute For Medical Research Inc Camden, NJ | $28,357,307 | $17,260,020 |
Pacific Institute For Research And Evaluation Beltsville, MD | $11,378,296 | $15,441,152 |
Federation Of American Societies For Experimental Biology Rockville, MD | $23,764,452 | $12,011,053 |
American Society For Cell Biology Rockville, MD | $13,840,317 | $4,790,669 |
Association For The Advancement Of Sustainability In Higher Education Philadelphia, PA | $1,920,496 | $2,607,691 |
Society For Developmental Biology Inc Rockville, MD | $10,598,526 | $1,483,490 |
Pasteur Foundation New York, NY | $1,467,517 | $451,654 |
Pennsylvania Center For Poultry And Livestock Excellence Harrisburg, PA | $162,499 | $695,826 |
Nature Institute Inc Ghent, NY | $1,219,615 | $541,323 |
Fondation Sante Great Neck, NY | $361,322 | $446,245 |
Society For Leukocyte Biology Silver Spring, MD | $5,823,960 | $1,173,518 |