irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $141KBUILDING AND EXPANDING HEIDELBERG ALUMNI U.S. (HAUS), THE NETWORK FOR HEIDELBERG ALUMNI IN THE U.S., PROMOTING COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S. AS WELL AS EXCHANGE OF RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PLANNING AND ORGANIZING OF ALUMNI EVENTS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE COUNTRY AS WELL AS REGULAR MEETINGS WITH THE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE. IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF REGIONAL HEIDELBERG ALUMNI CLUBS IN THE U.S., HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION RELIES ON THE HELP AND DEDICATION OF VOLUNTEERS. THIS INCLUDES THE NATIONAL ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING. IT ALSO INCLUDED THE PROMOTION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS AT HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY THAT MIGHT BE ESPECIALLY INTERESTING FOR U.S.BASED STUDENTS AND GUEST PROFESSORS. IT ALSO INCLUDED PROMOTING, ORGANIZING AND AWARDING HAUS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS, ENROLLED AT U.S. UNIVERSITIES TO STUDY AT HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY. THIS PART OF THE PROGRAM HELPS TO ACHIEVE HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION'S MISSION OF SUPPORTING THE TRANSATLANTIC EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS AND ITS MISSION TO BUILD AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY, ITS ALUMNI LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY AT LARGE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDED PARTICIPATION IN THE "DEUTSCHLAND AMBASSADORS" PROJECT, WHICH BROUGHT U.S. ALUMNI OF HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY TOGETHER WITH ALUMNI OF OTHER GERMAN UNIVERSITIES TO PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH IN GERMANY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Deutschland Ambassadors Project
Collaborative initiative connecting U.S. alumni of Heidelberg University with alumni from other German universities to promote scholarship and research in Germany.
HAUS Scholarships
Provides financial awards to students enrolled at U.S. universities to support their study at Heidelberg University, promoting transatlantic educational exchange.
Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS)
Network for Heidelberg University alumni in the United States that organizes regional clubs, national meetings, and volunteer leadership engagement to strengthen ties between alumni, the university, and American academic institutions.
Heidelberg Lectures
Lecture series featuring Nobel laureates affiliated with Heidelberg University, showcasing cutting-edge research and enhancing the visibility of German academic excellence in the U.S.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Awarding HAUS scholarships to U.S. students for study at Heidelberg UniversityFunds and awards scholarships to support students enrolled at U.S. universities in their study at Heidelberg University; awarded $13,000 in scholarships to five students in the reported year.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Hosting the Heidelberg Lectures series featuring Nobel laureatesOrganizes and presents the "Heidelberg Lectures" series, bringing together Nobel laureates affiliated with Heidelberg University to discuss recent research and promote excellence in German academic research.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Organizing alumni events and expanding the Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) networkPlans and organizes alumni events across the U.S., including the national annual alumni meeting, and engages a volunteer leadership committee to grow the HAUS network.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$348K
Contributions & grants$348K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$118
expenses
Total expenses$304K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$158K
Grants paid out$97K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$174K
Cash$173K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$153K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA DAQUILA UNTIL 62824 | EXEC. DIRECT | 40 | $75K |
| DR KATJA SIMONS SINCE 9324 | EXEC. DIRECT | 40 | $40K |
board members · 8
- CHRISTIANE ROSENBAUM — DIRECTOR
- DR HENRY JARECKI UNTIL 100424 — DIRECTOR
- DR STEVEN SOKOL — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN LANCE — TREASURER
- LYA FRIEDRICH PFEIFER UNTIL 100424 — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MCMAHON — DIRECTOR
- PROF MARC-PHILIPPE WELLER — VICE PRESIDE
- ROBERT FENSTERMACHER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Deutschland Ambassadors Partner — Collaborates with the "Deutschland Ambassadors" project to bring together U.S. alumni of Heidelberg University and other German universities to promote scholarship and research in Germany.
- Heidelberg University Partner — Primary partner institution supported through alumni engagement, scholarships, and academic collaboration.
strategies · 2
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.
- Transatlantic Academic Exchangemethodology: transatlantic academic exchangeBy facilitating partnerships between Heidelberg University and U.S. institutions, we advance academic collaboration and researcher mobility, because structured international networks enhance scholarly impact and innovation.
- Volunteer-Driven Network Expansionmethodology: volunteer-driven network expansionBy leveraging volunteer engagement, we grow and sustain regional alumni clubs across the U.S., because local leadership and peer networks strengthen alumni participation and organizational reach.