Bibliographical Society Of America

Organization Overview

Bibliographical Society Of America is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bibliographical Society Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Bibliographical Society Of America generated $409.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $362.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROMOTES & UNDERWRITES WORKS IN THE FIELD OF BIBLIOGRAPHY AND PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL, PAPERS OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO ITS MEMEBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIBING INSTITUTIONS.


BSA PROGRAMS REQUIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES STAFF TIME FOR ADVERTISING PROGRAMS, RECEIVING AND ORGANIZING APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND REVIEW BY SELECTION COMMITTEES, COMMUNICATING WITH THE APPLICANTS ABOUT THE STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATIONS, AND ISSUING AWARDS. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO OUR GRANTS, PRIZES, AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS ALSO NEED TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS, REQUIRING STAFF TIME AND ATTENTION. STAFF TIME AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO ORGANIZE EVENTS, WORK WITH VENDORS, AND ARRANGE FOR NECESSARY INSURANCE COVERAGE AS NEEDED. THIS CATEGORY OF EXPENSES ALSO COVERS VARIOUS SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS THAT ALLOW US TO HOST EVENTS ONLINE.


EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF GRANTS (CALLED FELLOWSHIPS), PRIZES, AND OTHER AWARDS PROGRAMS TO RECOGNIZE SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE IN BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORT NEW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPING SCHOLARS. THIS INCLUDES OUR FELLOWSHIP AND NEW SCHOLARS PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL PRIZES.


IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR IDENTITY AS AN INTERNATIONAL, INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOLARLY ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS THE STUDY OF BOOKS AND OTHER TEXTUAL ARTIFACTS IN TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING FORMATS, THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA PURSUES ITS MISSION BY HOSTING PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATING WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO DO SO. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED INTERNALLY BY THE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE, AND OTHERS ARE DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL MEETING, HELD IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erin Mcguirl
Executive Director
$80,240
G Scott Clemons
Treasurer
$0
John Mcquillen
Secretary
$0
Barbara A Shailor
President
$0
Kenneth Soehner
Vice President
$0
Adam G Hooks
Council Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$54,840
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$146,141
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$200,981
Total Program Service Revenue$14,000
Investment income $147,385
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $44,094
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $409,213

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bibliographical Society Of America has recieved totaling $20,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Peck Stacpoole Foundation

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TWO BSA PECK STACKPOOLE FELLOWSHIPS FOR EARLY CAREER COLLECTIONS PROFESSIONALS

$12,000
Peck Stacpoole Foundation

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: TO FUND VIRTUAL TRAINING EVENTS FOCUSED ON LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

$6,000
T Kimball Brooker Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,724,485
Earnings$571,317
Admin Expense$27,547
Net Contributions$18,831
Other Expense$122,572
Ending Balance$4,164,514

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