irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.78MALUMNI 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.
- #2 $1.87MCOMMUNICATIONS: 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.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Services
Supports over 80 graduate classes and 120+ West Point Societies worldwide with software platforms, memorial support, reunions, career services, and transition programs.
Be Thou at Peace
Honors deceased graduates with memorial articles, funeral support, and maintains biographical and historical records of alumni.
Communications
Produces and distributes West Point Magazine to over 55,000 graduates, manages social media, and sends regular email updates to maintain community engagement.
Gift Shop Operations
Operates an online and on-site store offering West Point and military-themed merchandise to graduates and supporters.
Graduate Travel Programs
Organizes insider tours and travel experiences for graduates visiting West Point and other historical sites.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Operate the James K. Herbert Alumni Center at West PointManages and operates the James K. Herbert Alumni Center (also known as Herbert Hall) at West Point, NY, to foster relationships between alumni, USMA leadership, faculty, staff, local officials, and the Army West Point Athletic Association.
- Organize alumni gatherings and eventsPlans and conducts in-person and global alumni events such as Founders Day celebrations, reunions, tailgates, and other gatherings to strengthen connections among graduates.
- Support global network of graduate classes and West Point societiesProvides organizational and logistical support to over 80 graduate classes and more than 120 West Point societies worldwide to help graduates remain connected to each other and the United States Military Academy.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Operate memorial and commemoration programs for fallen and missing graduatesMaintains the West Point Post Cemetery to honor and preserve burial sites of deceased Corps of Cadets members, faculty, staff, and graduates, and commemorates graduates who were prisoners of war, remain unaccounted for, or died during the Vietnam War.
- Recognize and document D-Day participants among West Point graduatesHonors West Point graduates who served in assault units during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, and invites the public to contribute names and stories to preserve their legacy.
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Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Distribute West Point Magazine and manage digital communicationsProduces and distributes the quarterly West Point Magazine to over 55,000 graduates at no cost, publishes over 2,700 annual social media updates reaching 96,000 individuals, and sends more than 200 email messages per year to maintain alumni engagement.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate mentorship among alumni and board membersProvides mentorship opportunities for less-experienced board members and graduates while also enabling reciprocal mentorship with more senior members to strengthen leadership development and organizational continuity.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Fund graduate education through external fellowship and scholarship programsProvides full funding for graduate study through participation in external programs including the Barry Scholarship (Oxford), Gates-Cambridge, Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford), Marshall Scholarship, Hertz Foundation fellowships, Draper Laboratory Fellowship, East-West Center grants, MIT Lincoln Laboratory fellowships, IDC Herzliya programs, Carnegie Mellon University programs, and US-Ireland Alliance scholarships, covering tuition, stipends, and related expenses.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Host cadet research symposiumHosts the annual Projects Day Research Symposium, which in 2025 showcased over 350 research projects conducted by more than 900 cadets.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Manage internal governance and advisory structuresOversees the Association’s operations through a Board of Directors (12–16 members serving up to nine consecutive years with at least four meetings annually) and an Advisory Council composed of Advisors-at-Large, Class Advisors, and Society Advisors, which meets at least twice per year.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide scholarships and academic support for preparatory school candidatesOffers partial scholarships covering at least one-third of room, board, and tuition costs for candidates attending private preparatory schools, supports candidates seeking admission to USMA through post-secondary preparatory programs, and funds SAT improvement courses for athlete candidates with scores below 600-600 to improve admission readiness.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Fund construction of gift-funded buildings at West PointHas completed over 50 buildings funded by donations valued at more than $250 million over the past 20 years to support the mission and infrastructure of the United States Military Academy.
- Maintain biographical and historical records of USMA graduatesCompiles, updates, and preserves the Register of Graduates & Former Cadets—a comprehensive historical record of West Point graduates and former cadets dating back to 1802—including military and civilian achievements, with print editions issued every five years and online access available to graduates since 2002.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$124.88M
Contributions & grants$83.78M67%
Program service revenue$1.93M2%
Investment income$37.87M30%
Other revenue$1.31M
expenses
Total expenses$209.87M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$16.33M
Grants paid out$185.07M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$784.42M
Cash$13.74M
Investments$665.57M
Liabilities$132.71M
Net assets$651.71M
Liquid reserves38.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARK D BIEGER | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $357K |
| KRISTIN SORENSON | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $355K |
| ROBERT SCHAFFER | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO | 40 | $264K |
| PATRICK O ORTLAND | VICE PRESIDENT & COO | 40 | $260K |
| JAYE DONALDSON | VP, COMM. & MARKETING (UNTIL 10/1/24) | 40 | $247K |
| MICHAEL WHITE | SR DIR. MAJOR & LEADERSHIP GIVING | 40 | $214K |
| TERENCE SINKFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT, ALUMNI SUPPORT | 40 | $212K |
| SAMANTHA SOPER | SR.DIR DONOR RELATIONS & ADV SVCS | 40 | $210K |
| JESSICA KUHLMAN | SR.DIR DONOR STRATEGY & ANALYTICS | 40 | $210K |
| RICHARD FRENCH | VICE PRESIDENT OF IT | 40 | $185K |
board members · 15
- BRANDI B PEASLEY — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES C CORRELL — DIRECTOR
- CURTIS HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- DANA J H PITTARD — DIRECTOR
- ERICA JEFFRIES PURDO — DIRECTOR
- GUY C SWAN — DIRECTOR
- HERMAN E BULLS — VICE CHAIRMAN
- JAMES A GATES — DIRECTOR
- KEIRN C BROWN — DIRECTOR
- KEN HUNZEKER — DIRECTOR
- LEOPOLD A QUINTAS — DIRECTOR
- MARK W HOUSE — DIRECTOR
- MIKE FISHER — DIRECTOR
- PETER CAREY — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT A MCDONALD — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Arlington National Cemetery Partner — Burial site for several West Point graduates who died during the Vietnam War
- Army West Point Athletic Association Partner — Cooperative relationship supporting joint efforts between WPAOG and the athletic arm of USMA
- Carnegie Mellon University Partner — Host institution for Carnegie-Mellon West Point Scholarship recipients
- Draper Laboratory Partner — Administers the Draper Laboratory Fellowship Program for graduate study
- East-West Center Partner — Administers grants for graduate study focused on the Asia-Pacific region
- Georgia Military College Partner — Approved preparatory school where WPPSP scholar/leader candidates may attend and receive financial aid.
- Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University Partner — Approved preparatory school where WPPSP scholar/leader candidates may attend and receive financial aid.
- Hargrave Military Academy Partner — Approved preparatory school where WPPSP scholar/leader candidates may attend and receive financial aid.
- Hertz Foundation Partner — Administers doctoral fellowships in science and technology
- IDC Herzliya Partner — Provides graduate education opportunities for Anna Sobol Levy Fellows
- Kaplan Partner — Provides SAT improvement courses funded by WPPSP for athlete candidates with low SAT scores.
- Local officials in the Hudson Valley Partner — Collaborative relationship with regional officials to support community revitalization and engagement around West Point
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory Partner — Provides fellowships for active-duty military officers' graduate education
- Marion Military Institute Partner — Approved preparatory school where WPPSP scholar/leader candidates may attend and receive financial aid.
- Marshall Scholarship Partner — Provides funding for graduate study in the UK
- New Mexico Military Institute Partner — Approved preparatory school where WPPSP scholar/leader candidates may attend and receive financial aid.
- Northwestern Preparatory School Partner — Approved preparatory school where WPPSP scholar/leader candidates may attend and receive financial aid.
- Princeton Review Partner — Provides SAT improvement courses funded by WPPSP for athlete candidates with low SAT scores.
- Stanford University Partner — Host institution for Knight-Hennessy Scholars
- U.S. Military Academy Government — Located on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
- U.S. Military Academy Library Government — Hosts the historical Register of Graduates online as a reference document.
- US-Ireland Alliance Partner — Administers scholarship program for graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland
- USMA’s leadership, staff, and faculty Government — Cooperative relationship supporting collaboration between WPAOG and the United States Military Academy
- United States Military Academy Government — Collaborates with USMA's Director of Admissions to identify and support candidates for admission to the United States Military Academy.
- United States Military Academy Government — Primary institution served by WPAOG as its alumni association and foundation.
- United States Military Academy Government — Primary institutional affiliate; the Association supports and serves graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- University of Cambridge Partner — Host institution for Gates-Cambridge Scholars
- University of Oxford Partner — Host institution for Barry Scholarship recipients
- West Point Cemetery Partner — Final resting place for numerous West Point graduates who died during the Vietnam War
- West Point Societies Partner — Selects Society Advisors to serve on the Advisory Council and operates local alumni chapters worldwide.
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.
- Fraternal Network as Institutional Continuitymethodology: fraternal_intercourseBy fostering lifelong social, fraternal, and purpose-driven connections among graduates, the Association sustains the legacy of the Long Gray Line, because shared identity and mutual trust create enduring cohesion across generations of cadets and alumni.
- Graduate-Centered Alumni Engagementmethodology: graduate-centered_designBy designing programs around continuous alumni feedback and personalized engagement, the Association increases long-term participation and collective impact, because alumni are more likely to remain connected when their input directly shapes offerings.
- Honor Through Memorialization and Historical Commemorationmethodology: historical_commemorationBy preserving the memory of graduates who served, were lost, or participated in pivotal military operations, the Association reinforces institutional identity and motivates ongoing service, because public remembrance strengthens emotional ties and intergenerational commitment to the Long Gray Line.
- International Leadership via Educational Investmentmethodology: international-leadership-through-educationBy funding high-ability Americans to study abroad under ideals inspired by the Marshall Plan, the Association strengthens global leadership and diplomatic relations, because elite educational exchange builds long-term international understanding and strategic partnerships.
- Margin of Excellence in Cadet Developmentmethodology: margin_of_excellenceBy funding developmental programs beyond the core curriculum, the Association enhances cadet education and leadership capacity, because supplemental experiences create a decisive advantage in readiness and performance.