American Academy Of Religion Inc
- Assets
- $12.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-5478525
Organization Overview
American Academy Of Religion Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Academy Of Religion Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Academy Of Religion Inc 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 06/2021, American Academy Of Religion Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF RELIGION AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF RELIGION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOLARLY ENGAGEMENT:AAR ADMINISTERS A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES THAT WE EXECUTE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A ROBUST REPRESENTATION OF OUR MEMBER. THIS INCLUDES THE WORK OF MORE THAN 15 COMMITTEES FOCUSED ON SERVING THE NEEDS OF AAR CONSTITUENTS, PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, AND THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF RELIGION. ADDITIONALLY, AAR PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE WORKSHOPS RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, TEACHING, LEADERSHIP, TECHNOLOGY, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLISHING. OUR SENIOR MEMBERS SERVE AS MENTORS TO OTHER MEMBERS WHO ARE IN VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS. OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDE AN ONLINE JOB BOARD, AN EMPLOYMENT CENTER AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT TRENDS. THE DEPARTMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY AAR OFFER MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION AND TRENDS IN THE FIELD. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A MENTOR PROGRAM AND MULTIPLE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS GRANTS AND AWARDS.
ANNUAL MEETINGTHE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION DUAL-FORMAT ANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE SOCIETY OF BIBLICAL MEETING IN SAN ANTONIO, TX AND ONLINE IN NOVEMBER 2021. IT WAS ATTENDED BY 4,083 PROFESSORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, BIBLICAL STUDIES, AND THEOLOGY IN PERSON AND ANOTHER 2,980 ATTENDED VIRTUAL SESSIONS. THE MEETING SESSIONS CONSISTED OF 992 SCHOLARLY PAPER AND PANEL SESSIONS AND VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AS WELL AS 182 MEETINGS BY RELATED SCHOLARLY ORGANIZATIONS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES:AAR PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDES PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS A QUARTERLY SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, ONLINE NEWSPAPER, BOOK REVIEW WEBSITE, AND A BOOK SERIES. NUMEROUS DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS FOR OTHER ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND BOOKS. IN ADDITION TO OUR ANNUAL MEETING, 10 REGIONAL MEETINGS ARE HELD EACH YEAR AROUND THE COUNTRY THAT PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE MEMBER DIRECTORY ALLOWS MEMBERS TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES YEAR-ROUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alice Hunt Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $202,288 |
Nichole Franklin Cfo/cao | Officer | 40 | $98,700 |
Amir Hussain Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Laurel C Schneider Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marla Frederick President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mayra Rivera President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Emory University Payroll, Benefits, Telephone, Internet | 6/29/18 | $1,686,381 |
Production Resource Group Llc Audio Visual | 6/29/18 | $120,609 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,388 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,388 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,124,959 |
| Investment income | $132,194 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $10,371 |
| Net Rental Income | $63,399 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $237,875 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,627,436 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $131,333 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $106,739 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $345,772 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,801 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $864,002 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,428 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $277,127 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,706 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,851 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,629 |
| Office expenses | $20,044 |
| Information technology | $209,623 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,359 |
| Travel | $914 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,132 |
| Interest | $1,267 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,847 |
| Insurance | $20,303 |
| All other expenses | $5,815 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,549,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $595,951 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $200,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $61,331 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $111,012 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $129,075 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,533,625 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,201,679 |
| Total assets | $12,832,858 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,105 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $789,970 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $433,898 |
| Other liabilities | $268,497 |
| Total liabilities | $1,522,470 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,029,884 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,280,504 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,832,858 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Academy Of Religion Inc has recieved totaling $200,087.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Henry Luce Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ADVANCING PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP: WHAT'S NEXT? | $200,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $87 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,559,855 |
| Earnings | $766,342 |
| Grants | $84,292 |
| Ending Balance | $3,241,905 |
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