Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy
92% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Point, New York, registered in 1948, with $124,882,349 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
698 Mills Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 EIN 14-1260763 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$124.9M
▲ 39.6% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$209.9M
Net assets
$651.7M
Employees
230
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $13 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy: 92% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · -68% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy: 37 mo reserves · -68% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Furthering the ideals and welfare of the usma and supporting and serving its graduates.
What they do
Alumni services: the association of graduates is the alumni association for the united states military academy at west point whose graduates are known throughout history as the "long gray line." the association provides various programs, activities, and services to help graduates stay connected to each other and the united states military academy (usma). these include support to over 80 graduate classes and over 120 west point societies located around the world. among the services are the provision of software platforms to support the operations of classes and societies, memorial support for funerals at west point, graduate events and reunions, 50-year class affiliation events, programs to welcome graduates visiting west point, graduate insider tours and travel programs, smart phone applications to facilitate graduate connections, career and transition services and suicide prevention awareness. the association also maintains detailed biographical and historical records on graduates of usma, and it operates a gift shop.
Communications: disseminates information on the current and historical activities, objectives, and methods of the united states military academy to graduates and others through various publications and media to enhance the image of the united states military academy. this includes the publication of "taps", and the association's quarterly "west point magazine" provided to over 55,000 graduates free of charge, over 2,700 social media updates reaching 96,000 individuals as well as regular communications by email.
Contact & location
- Address
- 698 Mills Rd, West Point, NY, 10996
- City
- West Point
- State
- New York
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53.4M (FY2013) to $124.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $132.7MNet assets $651.7M
Operating margin
-68.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$784.4M
Total liabilities
$132.7M
Net assets
$651.7M
Salaries & benefits
$16.3M
8% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,882,349▲39.6% | $209,866,373▲295% | $651,712,265▼7.1% | $784,418,553▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $89,481,104▲16.9% | $53,156,813▼6.8% | $701,650,941▲17.7% | $718,567,287▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $76,571,050▼40.8% | $57,014,012▲31.3% | $596,211,319▼9.2% | $618,863,190▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,264,808▲78.4% | $43,421,321▲10.3% | $656,916,894▲23.4% | $680,065,484▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,477,200▼4.0% | $39,366,771▼8.6% | $532,413,775▲11.3% | $549,249,549▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $75,459,448▼14.4% | $43,084,120▲10.6% | $478,501,140▲21.1% | $503,288,080▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,138,940▲63.3% | $38,969,787▼20.9% | $395,022,203▼0.8% | $424,126,834▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,987,721▲10.6% | $49,294,411▼12.5% | $398,160,329▲12.4% | $428,803,657▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,802,500▲0.4% | $56,355,238▲46.8% | $354,198,883▲1.2% | $390,819,768▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,625,249▼9.7% | $38,402,191▲1.8% | $350,004,391▲1.0% | $375,310,970▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $53,822,650▲0.8% | $37,731,010▲30.8% | $346,499,512▲5.9% | $369,850,227▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $53,409,568 | $28,851,660▼2.2% | $327,151,790▲19.9% | $339,967,439▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,492,529▲24.3% | $272,791,091▲16.6% | $288,926,254▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $23,725,093▲5.6% | $234,017,500▲6.4% | $245,694,257▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,475,837 | $219,930,266 | $230,194,551 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mark D Bieger — $348,909 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark D Bieger | President/ceo | 40 | $348,909 |
| Kristin Sorenson | Vice President of Development | 40 | $324,345 |
| Patrick O Ortland | Vice President & Coo | 40 | $238,694 |
| Jaye Donaldson | Vp, Comm. & Marketing (until 10/1/24) | 40 | $226,540 |
| Robert Schaffer | Vice President & Cfo | 40 | $215,006 |
| Terence Sinkfield | Vice President, Alumni Support | 40 | $184,805 |
| Michael White | Sr Dir. Major & Leadership Giving | 40 | $179,308 |
| Richard French | Vice President of It | 40 | $172,678 |
| Jessica Kuhlman | Sr.dir Donor Strategy & Analytics | 40 | $167,843 |
| Samantha Soper | Sr.dir Donor Relations & Adv Svcs | 40 | $167,595 |
| Brandi B Peasley | Director | 7 | — |
| Charles C Correll | Director | 7 | — |
| Curtis Harris | Director | 7 | — |
| Dana J H Pittard | Director | 7 | — |
| Erica Jeffries Purdo | Director | 7 | — |
| Guy C Swan | Director | 7 | — |
| Herman E Bulls | Vice Chairman | 12 | — |
| James A Gates | Director | 7 | — |
| Keirn C Brown | Director | 7 | — |
| Ken Hunzeker | Director | 7 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Construction Company | Construction | $34,281,943 |
| American Monument Co | Construction | $1,322,649 |
| Ewing Cole | Construction | $1,130,509 |
| Andron Construction Corp | Construction | $1,083,326 |
| Mercer Allied Company LP | Engineering | $1,000,000 |
Grants received · $55.9M total
303 grants to Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy totaling $55.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $184.3M in FY2024
7 grants totaling $184.3M in FY2024. All grants made by Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Military Academy | Cadet faclities | $155,357,445 |
| United States Military Academy | Cadet activites | $11,634,021 |
| Army West Point Athletic Association Inc | Cadet activites | $8,500,549 |
| United States Military Academy | Cadet education | $8,387,814 |
| United States Military Academy | Usma misc | $257,483 |
| United States Military Academy | Memorial projects | $143,402 |
| United States Military Academy | Memorial projects | $24,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1260763, based in West Point, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy's EIN?
- Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1260763.
- How much revenue does Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy report?
- Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy reported $124,882,349 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy's spending goes to programs?
- Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy's latest Form 990 is $348,909, paid to Mark D Bieger (President/ceo).
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Data for Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy (EIN 14-1260763) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.