Nonprofit · EIN 36-2976274
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,894,187 | $5,777,543 | $116,644 | $1,332,942 | $13,932,568 | -$12,599,626 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,425,660 | $7,519,056 | -$93,396 | $1,864,656 | $14,348,469 | -$12,483,813 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,091
- Program service revenue
- $5,203,595
- Investment income
- $314,435
- Royalties
- $230,722
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $306,081
- Other revenue
- $232,066
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $607,718
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,719,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,789,190
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,865
- Accounting fees
- $78,206
- Occupancy
- $105,321
- Travel
- $15,536
- Depreciation
- $12,176
- Program services (functional)
- $3,327,456
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,450,087
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,864,656
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,332,942
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,932,568
- Net assets, end of year
- -$12,599,626
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,098
- Publicly traded securities
- $346,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$12,599,626
- Gross receipts
- $7,689,680
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 242
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BAJKOWSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $177,230 | $30,213 |
| CHARLES ROTBLUT | VP EDITOR Officer | 0 | $179,350 | $23,525 |
| NICK POWELL | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 0 | $155,000 | $27,935 |
| DONNA CARONE | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 0 | $160,999 | $14,200 |
| WAYNE THORP | VP SR FINANCIAL ANALYST Officer | 0 | $150,451 | $7,670 |
| JEAN HENRICH | MANAGING EDITOR Highest-paid employee | 0 | $106,364 | $29,444 |
| MOHAN RAMBUKKANA MAGGANA | WEB DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 0 | $117,963 | $11,555 |
| KORBERT SMITH | MARKETING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 0 | $122,782 | $0 |
| JOHN MARKESE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD SHEFSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIA PENG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HULDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BAJKOWSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $193,842 | $28,371 |
| CHARLES ROTBLUT | VP EDITOR Officer | 0 | $190,708 | $21,772 |
| NICK POWELL | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 0 | $155,000 | $26,379 |
| DONNA CARONE | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 0 | $160,999 | $13,377 |
| WAYNE THORP | VP SR FINANCIAL ANALYST Officer | 0 | $159,298 | $7,078 |
| RYAN SISKA | PRODUCT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 0 | $146,188 | $2,709 |
| PETER NGUYEN | VP MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 0 | $117,307 | $16,242 |
| APPAIAH KUPPANDA | SOFTWARE PRODUCT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 0 | $130,654 | $0 |
| HARRY MADORIN | VP OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 0 | $102,587 | $19,410 |
| MOHAN RAMBUKKANA MAGGANAGE | WEB DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 0 | $118,400 | $3,123 |
| JOHN MARKESE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $19,026 | $0 |
| LLOYD SHEFSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $19,026 | $0 |
| JIA PENG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $14,342 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 625 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 1720, CHICAGO, IL 60611-3175
- In care of
- % JOHN BAJKOWSKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN BAJKOWSKI, 625 N MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 1720, CHICAGO, IL 606113151
- Signed the 990
- Donna M Carone, Controller
- Phone
- (312) 280-0170
- Website
- www.aaii.com
- Return prepared by
- Mann Weitz & Associates LLC
Mission
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN 1978 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING EFFECTIVE MANAGERS OF THEIR OWN ASSETS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION INFORMATION AND RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- The American Association of Individual Investors AAII runs a membership program for approximately 135,000 individuals. This program focuses on providing investment education information and research to assist members in making informed financial decisions. Members have access to a vast library of personal finance and investment articles spanning nearly three decades on the AAII website. They also receive the AAII Journal covering educational topics such as portfolio management stock and fund investing retirement planning taxation insurance and financial planning. Annual and life members receive specialized investment information guides including the Mutual Fund Guide Exchange-Traded Fund Guide Personal Tax Guide and the Prism Wealth-Building Process.Expenses $1,199,113 · revenue $2,156,241
- SUBSCRIPTIONS: The American Association of Individual Investors AAII offers subscription programs focusing on delivering comprehensive investment education information and research tools. These programs empower members to make informed decisions and enhance their financial literacy. Stock Investor Pro software enables users to perform fundamental stock analysis and screening on over 6,500 publicly traded companies. This tool also provides educational resources on investment screening and selection techniques. In addition to Stock Investor Pro AAII offers a diverse range of subscription services tailored to meet the specific needs of its members. Dividend Investing Growth Investing Stock Superstars Report and VMQ Stocks websites and corresponding newsletters educate investors and provide information and research on stock analysis portfolio construction and management practices. The A+ Investor offers a comprehensive suite of resources that guide users in effectively discovering researching and tracking various investments enhancing members financial literacy and investment acumen. Retirement Investing educates individuals on retirement savings transitioning into retirement and managing finances during retirement. The Platinum subscription package combines the benefits of Dividend Investing Growth Investing Stock Superstars Report VMQ Stocks Retirement Investing and A+ Investor services into a single offering. By consolidating these services the Platinum subscription ensures that members have access to a diverse range of resources to support their investment strategies and retirement planning goals. This comprehensive package underscores AAIIs dedication to providing members with the tools and information they need to achieve long-term financial success and security.Expenses $1,849,274 · revenue $2,947,841
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES; AAII PROVIDES PROGRAMS OF INVESTMENT EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INVESTING A FREE ONLINE INVESTMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AND THEIR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ACCESS TO THE MONTHLY JOURNAL OUR INVESTOR CLASSROOM SERIES AND MEMBERS ONLY AREAS OF THE AAII.COM WEBSITE. ALL WITH THE GOAL OF DELIVERING INVESTMENT EDUCATION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS. AAII OFFERS MEMBERS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL BOOK TITLES WITHIN OUR AAII INVESTOR LIBRARY SERIES. THESE TITLES COVER INVESTING BASICS RETIREMENT PLANNING AND PORTOLIO BUILDING.Expenses $179,907 · revenue $77,243
- On Form 990 Part III Line 4d NATIONAL PROGRAMS: OUR ORGANIZATIONS NATIONAL PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS A NETWORK OF LOCAL CHAPTER INITIATIVES DEDICATED TO PROVIDING IMPARTIAL INVESTMENT EDUCATION AND FOSTERING MEANINGFUL MEMBER INVOLVEMENT. THESE LOCAL CHAPTERS ARE HIGHLY VERSATILE OFFERING VARIOUS MEETING FORMATS SUCH AS IN-PERSON GATHERINGS HYBRID EVENTS THAT COMBINE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION AND VIRTUAL-ONLY SESSIONS TO CATER TO THE DIVERSE PREFERENCES OF OUR MEMBERS. IN ADDITION TO THESE LOCAL EFFORTS OUR ORGANIZATION HOSTS NATIONAL WEBINARS LED BY OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF TO REACH A BROADER AUDIENCE. MOREOVER WE OFFER AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORM SERVING AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AND EXCHANGE VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS. THROUGH THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING FINANCIAL LITERACY.Expenses $99,162 · revenue $22,270
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2976274
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,332,942
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,689,680
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,894,187 | $5,777,543 | $1,332,942 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,425,660 | $7,519,056 | $1,864,656 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,103,204 | $7,069,064 | $3,214,356 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2976274).
Questions about AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS is 36-2976274.
- Is AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN BAJKOWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,230 (JOHN BAJKOWSKI, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,894,187, expenses of $5,777,543 and total assets of $1,332,942 at year end.
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