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Aaus Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 45-2167155

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 04, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.AAUSFOUNDATION.ORG
PO Box 9067Mobile, AL 36691

(251) 591-3775

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

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Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

84th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$266,122

Up $68,716 (+35%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$266,122

Up $68,716 (+35%) from 2016

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$67,985

Up $45,937 (+208%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$44,779

Up $23,421 (+110%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$23,206

Up $22,516 (+3263%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $4,790Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2014: $123,557Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $123,5572014Assets 2015: $196,716Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $196,7162015Assets 2016: $197,406Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $197,4062016Assets 2024: $266,122Net Assets 2024: $266,1222024

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2024

Assets$266,122
Liabilities-
Net Assets$266,122
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Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2011: $4,790Expenses 2011: $0Net Income 2011: $4,7902011Revenue 2014: $102,065Expenses 2014: $11,857Net Income 2014: $90,2082014Revenue 2015: $96,992Expenses 2015: $23,833Net Income 2015: $73,1592015Revenue 2016: $22,048Expenses 2016: $21,358Net Income 2016: $6902016Revenue 2024: $67,985Expenses 2024: $44,779Net Income 2024: $23,2062024

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2024

Revenue$67,985
Expenses$44,779
Net Income$23,206
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$78,365
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support american academy of underwater sciences in facilitating the development of safe and productive scientific divers through education, research, and the advancement of standards for scientific diving practices, certifications, and operations.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR THE UNDERWATER SCIENCES TO STUDENTS.$18,900$42,182
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
GEORGE PETERSONPresident-$0--
LIV WHEELERVice Preside-$0--
ROSS WHIPPOSecretary-$0--
MICHAEL DARDEAUTreasurer-$0--
VIN MALKOSKIDirector-$0--
HOLLY BOURBONDirector-$0--
LIZZIE MCNAMEEDirector-$0--
CHRISTIAN MCDONALDDirector-$0--
ANDREW MORGANDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising$17,796-$10,380-
Total Events$17,796-$10,380$-10,380
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Aaus Foundation
EIN
45-2167155
Phone
2515913775
Address
PO BOX 9067, MOBILE, AL 36691

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Dardeau
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2515913775
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Avizo Group Inc
Address
PO BOX 1469, FAIRHOPE, AL 36533-1469
Preparer
Taylor Clinkenbeard
Phone
2519282443
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

“Cash contribution: 18,900”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses office supplies 106 travel expense 9,810 d&o insurance 750 contract services 13,316 taxes - corporate tax 50 bank/cc fees 1,797 total 25,829”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Support american academy of underwater sciences in facilitating the development of safe and productive scientific divers through education, research, and the advancement of standards for scientific diving practices, certifications, and operations.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$266,122
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$266,122
Revenue
$67,985
Expenses
$44,779
Net income
$23,206
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$2.66$0.68$0.45$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.00$1.97$0.22$0.21$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.00$1.97$0.97$0.24$0.73
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$1.02$0.12$0.90
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.05