EIN 52-0749775

American Association of Physics

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
American Association of Physics Teachers enhances the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching. It offers programs that support the funding of high school education training, reimburses local meeting expenses, and provides discounted equipment sales for higher education laboratories. The association receives funding, grants, and cooperative agreements from grantors like the national science foundation to promote professional growth opportunities for teachers. Additionally, it has an online collection of resources to support their teaching goals.
Also known as...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Total revenues
$3,211,908
2022
Total expenses
$6,503,289
2022
Total assets
$11,014,832
2022
Num. employees
33
2022

Program areas at American Association of Physics

Meetings & workshops designed to offer instructional aid for teachers in the field of Physics and the selection and development of the high school Physics team to represent the united states in the Physics olympiad
Programs that support the funding of high school education training through on site presentations, books & training materials, discounted equipment sales for higher education laboratories. Support for local sections with reimbursement of local meeting materials and area section kits. Programs to support minority, low-socioeconomic students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on science activities. Development of the online library of information to promote and support Physics educators.
The Association receives funding and grants and cooperative agreements from the national science foundations and other grantors. These programs provide opportunities for professional growth of teachers, including an online collection of resources to support the Physics and astronomy community, new faculty development, and the analysis and investigation of the role of the undergraduate, two-year college and k-12 Physics instruction.

Who funds American Association of Physics

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Institute of Physics (AIP)See Part Iv$98,275
T Rowe Price CharitableMultiple$10,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$117

Personnel at American Association of Physics

NameTitleCompensation
Beth CunninghamChief Executive Officer / Executive Director / Executive Officer / Member$246,304
Michael J BrosnanChief Financial Officer$129,600
Erwin CampbellDirector of Digital Strategy and Information Technology / It Director / Director of Technology and Information Systems$105,162
Mario BelloniFour Year College Representative$0
Krista WoodMember at Large$0
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for American Association of Physics

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,124,887
Program services$3,487,253
Investment income and dividends$-1,402,999
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,767
Total revenues$3,211,908

Form 990s for American Association of Physics

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122023-03-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122022-04-27990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $98,275 from American Institute of Physics (AIP)
December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Physics Ellipse 5th Floor Aapt
College Park, MD 20740
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Prince George's County, MD
Website URL
aapt.org/ 
Phone
(301) 209-3311
Facebook page
AAPTHQ 
Twitter profile
@aapthq 
IRS details
EIN
52-0749775
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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