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AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 462797090 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · aausports.org
revenue
$28K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$11K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PLAY BASEBALL AT A COMPETITVE LEVEL

profile · synthesized from sources

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting amateur sports across the United States. Founded in 1888, it provides sports programs for participants of all ages, focusing on grassroots development. The AAU organizes events, offers memberships for athletes, parents, coaches, and clubs, and provides insurance services.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

AAU Cares
A program focused on community involvement and support.
AAU Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award
An award recognizing athletes who have made significant contributions to amateur sports on and off the field.
AAU Junior Olympic Games
A multi-sport event for young athletes.
AAU National Scholarships
Scholarships provided to deserving athletes.
AAU Sullivan Award
An award recognizing the top amateur athlete in the United States.
Urban Initiative
A program aimed at promoting sports in urban communities.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Athletics Recognition and Awards Programs 4 activities
    • Award the AAU Sullivan Award
      Awards the AAU Sullivan Award annually to the nation's best amateur athlete at the Olympic, Collegiate, or similar elite level, recognizing athletic excellence.
    • Awarding the AAU Sullivan Award
      Annually awards the AAU Sullivan Award to the nation's best athlete at the Olympic, Collegiate, or similar elite level, recognizing athletic excellence since 1930.
    • Honoring Individuals with the AAU Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award
      Establishes and awards the AAU Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award to honor individuals who have significantly impacted amateur sports on and off the playing field, including past recipients like Muhammad Ali and Jim Thorpe.
    • Recognize Contributions to Amateur Sports
      Honors individuals who have significantly impacted amateur sports through awards such as the AAU Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award and by inducting individuals into the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with Disabilities 3 activities
    • Establish Standards and Represent US in International Sports
      Historically established standards and uniformity in amateur sports, represented the U.S. in international sports federations, and worked with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic Games.
    • Organize and Host Amateur Sports Programs and Events
      Organizes and hosts over 50 sports programs and events at local, regional, and national levels for nearly 800,000 participants of all ages, including national championships and Future Pro Camps & Clinics.
    • Organizing and Hosting Amateur Sports Programs and Events
      Provides and organizes over 50 sports programs for nearly 800,000 participants of all ages at the grassroots level across the nation, including local, regional, and national events and championships.
  • Group Accident and Liability Insurance Provision 2 activities
    • Provide Insurance Coverage for Participants
      Provides a multi-million dollar insurance policy, including liability and sports accident coverage up to $100,000, for participants in AAU licensed events and with club membership.
    • Providing Insurance Coverage for Athletes
      Offers a multi-million dollar insurance policy, including liability and sport accident coverage, with club membership, providing up to $100,000 in sports accident insurance coverage for participants in AAU licensed events.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Provide Disaster Relief
      Provides humanitarian aid during disaster relief efforts, including distributing meals, non-perishable food items, clothing, and water.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Award Scholarships
      Awards national scholarships to recognize athletic and academic excellence among participants.
    • Awarding Scholarships for Athletic and Academic Excellence
      Congratulates recipients of the AAU National Scholarship, recognizing their athletic and academic excellence.
    • Providing Disaster Relief
      Provided humanitarian aid for Hurricane Harvey & Irma relief efforts, including 170,000 meals, 10,000 non-perishable food items, 3,000 clothing items, and 5,000 bottles of water.
    • Recognizing Volunteers and Hall of Fame Inductees
      Presents awards at National Convention and District Meetings to honor volunteers and accepts nominations for the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame and Annual National Awards.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$4K15%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$11K
2 years on record · 2020–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 1
  • JAIME YEAROUS — DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • International Olympic Committee (IOC) Partner — Worked with the IOC to reinstate Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals.
  • International School Sports Federation (ISF) Partner — AAU athletes participate in their Gymnasiade event.
  • MLB Pitch Smart Partner — Listed as a resource, indicating a partnership or endorsement related to player safety guidelines.
  • NCSA Sports Partner — Listed under membership section, suggesting a partnership related to athlete resources.
  • NCSA Sports Partner — Mentioned in the membership section for athletes, parents, coaches, and clubs.
  • NCSA Sports Partner — Mentioned under membership section for athletes.
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — Listed under governance and policies.
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — Mentioned under Governance and Policies, indicating a relationship or adherence to their principles.
  • USA Football Partner — Provides certifications for football.