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Information frequently requested on grant proposal/application forms:

Legal Name

Appalachian State University

 Address

438 Academy Street, Boone, NC 28608-2002

University Mission Statement

View either the Appalachian State University Mission Statement or, for ready to use copy, the University Communications Virtual Toolbox (ASU login required).

Profile / Description For a basic description of the university's structure, governance, mission, finances, and surrounding community, see the Pre-Written Content section(ASU login required) of the Virtual Communications Toolbox. This content is approved for use by ASU faculty and staff in grant proposals. The extensive "Points of Pride" section contains brief descriptions of various aspects of the university, such as its undergraduate research program, commitment to sustainability, and specific academic programs. The "Teaching and Scholarship" section contains information related to external funding, library statistics, and academic programming. The "University Operations" section contains additional institutional financial information.

For a description of the research support resources available at the university, download this document produced by Grants Resources & Services (PDF, ASU login required).

For more in-depth data about the university (e.g., enrollment, finances, degrees awarded, demographics, organizational charts), see the annual Fact Book produced by the Institutional Research and Planning (IRAP) office. Information is added to the Fact Book throughout the year, so there is typically more complete information in the previous year's Fact Book than the current year's.

Most recent financial report/audithttps://controller.appstate.edu/appalachian-financial-reports
Tax-exempt status 

For Federal tax purposes, Appalachian State University is considered a political subdivision/ "integral part" of the State of North Carolina. As such the university is a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code section 115.

Appalachian's exempt status is comparable to an entity exempt from tax under section 501(a) of Internal Revenue Code (IRC), similar to a 501(c)(3) organization. However, the university's exempt status is not reliant on section 501(a) or 501(c)(3) to be recognized as an exempt organization.

As a state governmental entity, Appalachian is able to receive charitable contributions for Federal income, estate, and gift tax purposes under IRC section 170(c)(1). The university is defined as an educational institution under section 170(b)(1)A(ii) and as a governmental unit under IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(v). Funds received by the university are used for public purposes only.

As an educational organization and political subdivision or integral part of the State, Appalachian is not required to file IRS form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. Appalachian may file IRS form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return, for activities that are not related to the institution’s mission.

For additional information, please see the attached Government Information Letter provided by the IRS. The IRS no longer issues determination letters to governmental entities.  

Proof of university's tax-exempt status You may be asked to attach proof of Appalachian's tax-exempt status. Please call your department's contact person in Sponsored Programs for a current copy.
Submission AssistanceCheck for your department's contact person in Sponsored Programs and Special Funds Accounting. 
Authorized Signing Official Representative (AOR)

Ms. Charna K. Howson
Director, Sponsored Programs

PO Box 32174, Room 384
287 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608-2174

Email: grants@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-7311
Fax: (828) 262-2641

Fiscal Signature Authority

Panda Powell
Executive Director, Contracts and Grants Accounting

Contracts and Grants Accounting
ASU Box 32043
Boone, NC 28608-2043

Email: powellps@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-6545

Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Tax ID 

 

56-1176030
*Grant purposes only.
(UEI) Unique Entity IdentifierF1NAKY5L1425
DUNS number 781-866-264
NCES IPEDS #  

197869

Federal School Code

002906

 
Federal Congressional District 

NC-005

North Carolina State House District  

93rd

North Carolina State Senate District  

47th

CAGE Code (for federal contracting)  

7G164

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier 

NCT02155816
DTIC Source Code   448046

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region Code Region 4 
U.S. Department of Education OPE ID Code002906-00
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region Code Region 4 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region Code Region 4
U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Region Code Region 8 
Federal-wide Assurance (FWA) for the Protection of Human Subjects Number  

FWA00001076

 Animal Subjects / Animal Welfare Assurance (AWA) Number 

A4078-01

System for Award Management (SAM)

Registration Status: Active
Expiration Date: 12/2/2025