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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135596846 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B43Z · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · aub.edu.lb
revenue
$709.7M
expenses
$670.6M
net assets
$1.3B
employees
363
volunteers
205
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE IN BEIRUT, LEBANON

profile · synthesized from sources

American University of Beirut (AUB) is a premier higher education institution in Lebanon, established in 1866, offering over 140 academic programs across six faculties. It provides liberal arts-based education to approximately 8,000 students while operating a 392-bed teaching hospital that delivers healthcare services and supports medical research. AUB emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and regional impact through education, healthcare, and interdisciplinary research.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $280.58M
    THE UNIVERSITY OPERATES A 392 BED TEACHING HOSPITAL, CLINICS, AND OTHER OUT-PATIENT FACILITIES AND RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
  2. #2 $5.24M
    THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS OF HOUSING FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF INCLUDING FOOD SERVICES, PARKING AND A FARM IN SUPPORT OF ITS ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

AUB Medical Center
392-bed teaching hospital providing clinical care, medical education, and research facilities in Beirut, Lebanon
General Education Program
Undergraduate curriculum requiring students to take courses across disciplines outside their major, promoting liberal arts education and critical thinking
Graduate Council
Coordinates over 90 master's and doctoral programs, supporting graduate student recruitment, academic policies, financial aid, and professional development
Institute for Academic Innovation and Development
University-wide hub launched in 2024 to enhance teaching and learning, housing the Center for Teaching and Learning, Writing Center, and Student Success Unit
President's Innovation Challenge
Initiative promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among students, culminating in an annual Demo Day to showcase projects
activities · 16 groups

What they do

  • Higher Education Degree Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver higher education through six academic faculties
      Operates six faculties in Beirut, Lebanon, offering more than 140 academic programs leading to bachelor's, master's, MD, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates and diplomas, serving approximately 7,800 to 8,200 students.
    • Offer online and remote academic programs
      Offers online academic programs to serve remote learners, expanding access to education beyond the Beirut campus.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Administer need-based financial aid for undergraduates
      Provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who cannot afford full tuition costs, ensuring access to education based on financial need.
  • International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
    • Collaborate on regional higher education and public health initiatives
      Partners with institutions in Lebanon and the broader region to advance higher education, public health, healthcare services, and administrative capacity to address shared challenges.
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
    • Communicate institutional updates and strategic vision
      Shares president’s announcements, strategic priorities, research findings, policies, and updates on the VITAL 2030 vision to enhance transparency, stakeholder communication, and community engagement.
  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • Conduct academic quality assurance and accreditation
      Oversees institutional and academic quality through accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, compliance with external agencies (NYSED, MEHE, CYQAA), strategic alignment with MSCHE standards, and campus-wide assessment for continuous improvement.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Engage alumni and secure philanthropic support
      Engages alumni, supporters, and influential networks to encourage philanthropic donations and volunteer participation in support of AUB’s mission.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Host academic innovation and teaching support programs
      Operates the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Writing Center, the New Faculty Orientation Program, and the Student Success Unit; also established the Institute for Academic Innovation and Development to advance teaching excellence and student success.
  • Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
    • Host innovation and student entrepreneurship events
      Hosts the President's Innovation Challenge Demo Day to showcase student-led innovation and entrepreneurial projects.
  • Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
    • Operate a teaching hospital and outpatient medical facilities
      Operates a 392- to 400-bed teaching hospital, clinics, and outpatient facilities in Beirut, Lebanon, providing healthcare services and supporting medical education and research.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Organize academic and outreach events in the Americas
      Hosts lectures, receptions, conferences, and meetings in North America to promote AUB’s knowledge, faculty expertise, and institutional visibility.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute alumni publications
      Produces and distributes a biannual magazine to alumni, former faculty, and supporters worldwide to maintain engagement and share institutional updates.
  • Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
    • Promote internationalization and global student exchange
      Welcomes international students from over 120 countries and promotes study abroad opportunities for its own students, fostering a globally connected academic community.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Provide student support services
      Provides supplemental housing, food services, parking, and operates a farm to support students, faculty, and staff; also manages student records, course registration, exam scheduling, transcripts, and degree audits.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Provide telehealth services through AUB Medical Center
      Delivers virtual healthcare visits via telehealth platforms through the AUB Medical Center, increasing access to medical care.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Support graduate education and funding
      Coordinates recruitment, admissions, academic support, and professional development for over 90 graduate programs; provides graduate assistantships, scholarships with partial or full tuition waivers to about 50% of master’s students, and fellowships with full tuition waivers and stipends to most PhD students.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Implement a new General Education Program
      Launched a revised General Education Program for undergraduate students entering in Fall 2023 or later, aimed at enhancing foundational learning and academic breadth.
    • Operate North American administrative and cultural headquarters
      Maintains administrative and cultural offices in North America to strengthen ties between AUB and the Americas, hosting executive, financial, alumni relations, development, and communications teams.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$709.67M
Contributions & grants$136.63M19%
Program service revenue$502.85M71%
Investment income$70.38M10%
Other revenue$-189K
expenses
Total expenses$670.64M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$367.82M
Grants paid out$85.32M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.80B
Cash$173.79M
Investments$870.27M
Liabilities$497.82M
Net assets$1.30B
Liquid reserves18.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 25
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FADLO R KHURI PRESIDENT 40 $1.44M
DR AMIR ELIAS IBRAHIM PHYSICIAN 40 $704K
DR GHINA GHAZEERI PHYSICIAN 40 $669K
DR ALBERT ELIAS EL HAJJ PHYSICIAN 40 $633K
DR SALLY NAJI TEMRAZ PHYSICIAN 40 $600K
DR RAMZI MOHAMAD MOUNZER ALAMEDDINE PHYSICIAN 40 $581K
RAYMOND SAWAYA DEAN OF FAC. OF MED./VP FOR MED. AFF. 40 $544K
GHAZI ZAATARI CHAIR/PROF OF DEPT OF PATH & LAB MED 40 $475K
IMAD B BAALBAKI SVP ADVANCEMENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 40 $454K
MARY JABER NACHAR VP ADMINISTRATION/CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $379K
DREW WICKENS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $374K
YOUSSIF ASFOUR CHIEF INNOVATION/TRANSFORMATION OFF. 40 $372K
ALAN SHIHADEH DEAN MSFEA 40 $364K
SALAH MAHMOUD ZEIN-EL-DINE ASSOC VP FOR CLINICAL AFFAIRS 40 $354K
ZAHER DAWY PROVOST 40 $348K
PIERRE SFEIR ASSOC VP FOR CLINICAL AFFAIRS/CMO 40 $299K
FARES EL DAHDAH DEAN FAS 40 $281K
SAMIR ALAM AUB MEDICAL CENTER CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $269K
ABLA SIBAI DEAN FHS 40 $265K
IMAD DAYYA COMPTROLLER 40 $263K
ADA PORTER SECRETARY 40 $255K
YUSUF SIDANI DEAN OSB 40 $247K
LINA CHOUEIRI DEPUTY PROVOST 40 $227K
SAAD MAJARI DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT 40 $188K
JAD ALBERT KHAYYAT MEDICAL CENTER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40 $178K
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • AUB Medical Center Government — Provides telehealth services through AUB Medical Center.
  • American University of Beirut Government — Operates as an institute within AUB, advancing academic innovation and teaching excellence across the university.
  • American University of Beirut Network — Office of the Provost operates within the American University of Beirut to advance its academic mission.
  • American University of Beirut Partner — Debs Center serves as the administrative and cultural headquarters in North America for AUB.
  • Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education Government — Oversees academic quality assurance activities in coordination with CYQAA.
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Network — Engages in institutional accreditation process with MSCHE.
  • Ministry of Education and Higher Education Government — Oversees academic quality assurance activities in coordination with MEHE.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Oversees academic quality assurance activities in coordination with NYSED.
  • Office of Business Development Partner — Collaborates with the Office of Advancement on regional partnerships in higher education, public health, and administration.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Academic Innovation Through Centralized Support and Institutional Challenges
    methodology: centralized_academic_innovation
    By centralizing academic innovation efforts and hosting institutional challenges with public demonstrations, the university stimulates faculty and student engagement in transformative projects, because structured incentives and visibility increase motivation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Global Engagement to Extend Institutional Impact and Enrich Learning
    methodology: global-engagement
    By promoting international partnerships, study abroad programs, and global events, the university fosters a global perspective among students and amplifies the reach of its research, because cross-cultural engagement is believed to enhance educational quality and address regional and global challenges.
  • Integration of Clinical Care and Research to Advance Academic Medicine
    methodology: integrated-clinical-research
    By operating a teaching hospital and outpatient facilities, the university integrates patient care with research and education, because this tripartite mission strengthens clinical training, drives innovation in medical practice, and enhances community health outcomes.
  • Liberal Arts Model as Foundation for Critical Thinking and Global Citizenship
    methodology: liberal-arts-model
    By organizing undergraduate education around a broad liberal arts curriculum that includes cross-disciplinary coursework and emphasizes freedom of thought, the university fosters critical thinking, respect for diversity, and global engagement, because this model is believed to produce well-rounded, socially responsible graduates capable of contributing to complex societies.
  • Need-Based Financial Aid to Ensure Equitable Access to Higher Education
    methodology: need-based_financial_aid
    By providing financial aid based on student need, the university ensures access for academically qualified students regardless of economic background, because removing financial barriers is seen as essential to maintaining diversity and academic excellence.