American Institute Of Iranian Studies is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (Q22) the organization is classified as: International Academic Exchange, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Institute Of Iranian Studies 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 09/2023, American Institute Of Iranian Studies generated $263.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $156.2k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE SCHOLARLY RESEARCH OF IRAN AND THE PERSIAN LANGUAGE PRIMARILY BY AWARDING COMPETITIVE TRAVEL GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN IRAN AND COUNTRIES WITH RELEVANT RESEARCH RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTED SCHOLARLY RESEARCH OF IRAN AND THE PERSIAN LANGUAGE PRIMARILY BY AWARDING COMPETITIVE TRAVEL GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN IRAN AND COUNTRIES WITH RELEVANT RESEARCH RESOURCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erica Ehrenberg Executive Direc | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $53,000 |
Dr Judith Lerner Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dr Manata Hashemi Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dr Mikiya Koyagi Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Dr David Roxburgh Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Dr Yass Alizadeh Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,600 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $247,775 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $262,375 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,240 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $263,615 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,132 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $39,195 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $13,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,376 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,479 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,700 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,192 |
| All other expenses | $483 |
| Total functional expenses | $156,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,416 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $211,308 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $461,724 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,057 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,057 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $459,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $461,724 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Institute Of Iranian Studies has awarded $105,100 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OVERSEAS | | | $7,550 |
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY | | | $45,000 |
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OVERSEAS | | | $7,550 |
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY | | | $45,000 |