American Historical Association
- Assets
- $10.8m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $358.3k
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1927
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 53-0217487
Organization Overview
American Historical Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1927. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, American Historical Association employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Historical Association 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 06/2022, American Historical Association generated $4.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, American Historical Association has awarded 81 individual grants totaling $2,458,039. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION IS THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION SERVING HISTORIANS IN ALL FIELDS AND ALL PROFESSIONS. THE AHA IS A TRUSTED VOICE FOR HISTORY EDUCATION, THE PROFESSIONAL WORK OF HISTORIANS, AND THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HISTORICAL THINKING IN PUBLIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES NUMEROUS RESEARCH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND OTHER FUNDING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY AND EXPLORATION OF HISTORY. RESEARCH GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS IN A VARIETY OF SUBJECT AREAS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO FURTHERING HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN PROGRESS. THE AHA'S "CAREER DIVERSITY FOR HISTORIANS" INITIATIVE PROVIDES GRANTS TO HISTORY DEPARTMENTS TO BETTER PREPARE GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR A RANGE OF CAREER OPTIONS, WITHIN AND BEYOND THE ACADEMY. GRANTS ARE ALSO AWARDED TO INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS TO LEAD "HISTORY GATEWAYS," AN EVALUATION AND SUBSTANTIAL REVISION OF INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE-LEVEL HISTORY COURSES TO BETTER SERVE STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ALIGN MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THE FUTURE NEEDS OF A COMPLEX SOCIETY. AND THE AHA ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO SMALL HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH THE NEH "SHARP GRANTS" PROGRAM.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR HISTORIANS IN ALL FIELDS AND PROFESSIONS BY PROMOTING HISTORY EDUCATION, THE PROFESSIONAL WORK OF HISTORIANS, AND THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HISTORICAL THINKING IN PUBLIC LIFE. MEMBERS BENEFIT FORM THE AHA'S LEADERSHIP ON ISSUES SUCH AS ACADEMIC FREEDOM, ACCESS TO ARCHIVES, THE CENTRALILTY OF HISOTRY TO PUBLIC CULTURE, IMPROVEMENTS IN CURRICULA, AND OTHER VITAL ISSUES. THE ASSOCIATIONS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES ADVANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HISTORY, ENHANCE THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIANS, AND ENCOURAGE SCHOLARLY DISCUSSION.
ANNUAL MEETING: THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING PROVIDES A UNIQUE FORUM FOR MEMBERS AD THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND IDEAS. ATTENDEES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS WITH SCHOLARS OUTSIDE THEIR FIELDS, IDENTIFY NEW RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS, MEET WITH EDITORS, DISCOVER RESOURCES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING, JOIN CRITICAL DISCUSSION WITH OTHER HISTORIANS, AND GAIN NEW SKILLS FOR RESEARCH, TEACHING, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Grossman Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $271,067 |
Dana Schaffer Deputy Director | Officer | 35 | $141,906 |
Jacqueline Jones Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Vinson III Vice President - Research | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Muir President-Elect (from 1/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Sweet President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $434,571 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,367,116 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,801,687 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,998,592 |
| Investment income | $184,119 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $540,249 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $185,491 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,710,138 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $311,892 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $153,616 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $478,947 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,206 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,121,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78,802 |
| Other employee benefits | $150,184 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,713 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,580 |
| Fees for services: Other | $350,089 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,330 |
| Office expenses | $351,705 |
| Information technology | $45,563 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,794 |
| Travel | $59,484 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $741,650 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $20,673 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,382 |
| Insurance | $26,173 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,149,093 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $627,262 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $530,620 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $937,910 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,647 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,800 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $331,854 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,292,274 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,606,730 |
| Investments—other securities | $358,334 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,775,431 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $257,235 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,532,425 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,789,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,873,075 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,112,696 |
| 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 | $10,775,431 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Historical Association has awarded $305,769 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Brevard, NC PURPOSE: HISTORY GATEWAYS SUBGRANT | $173,840 |
Barre, VT PURPOSE: SHARP SUBGRANT | $40,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SHARP SUBGRANT | $21,529 |
SOUTHEASTERN COUNCIL OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES PURPOSE: SHARP SUBGRANT | $14,043 |
COLLECTIONS & STORIES OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS INC PURPOSE: SHARP SUBGRANT | $12,500 |
Greenville, MS PURPOSE: SHARP SUBGRANT | $9,792 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that American Historical Association has recieved totaling $521,259.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $490,000 |
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT VARIOUS EVENTS RELATED TO RECENT 'DIVISIVE CONCEPTS' STATE LAWS | $30,000 |
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AS A "SUPPORTING SPONSOR" FOR THE ANNUAL MINORITY HISTORIANS RECEPTION. | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $159 |
Rose Marrow Fund Fairfield, NJ PURPOSE: EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,849,182 |
| Earnings | -$564,466 |
| Net Contributions | $66,319 |
| Grants | $86,639 |
| Ending Balance | $5,264,396 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution Washington, DC | $207,089,115 | $26,508,264 |
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens Washington, DC | $379,536,354 | $20,308,723 |
Army Historical Foundation Inc Fort Belvoir, VA | $16,487,331 | $17,384,969 |
Virginia Historical Society Richmond, VA | $152,846,402 | $30,481,870 |
United States Foundation For The Commemoration Of The World Wars Arlington, VA | $17,191,453 | $4,408,831 |
Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $17,153,978 | $4,238,783 |
Us Navy Memorial Foundation Washington, DC | $3,731,955 | $5,647,232 |
Maryland Historical Society Baltimore, MD | $35,915,742 | $5,321,306 |
Trust For The National Mall Washington, DC | $50,852,844 | $38,863,743 |
Association For The Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities Richmond, VA | $27,559,744 | $5,571,617 |
American Historical Association Washington, DC | $10,775,431 | $4,710,138 |
Robert E Lee Memorial Association Stratford, VA | $32,464,208 | $3,400,673 |