American Humanist Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Humanist Association employed 19 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Humanist 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 12/2021, American Humanist Association generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, American Humanist Association has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $1,456,263. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE A CLEAR, DEMOCRATIC VOICE FOR HUMANISM IN THE UNITED STATES, TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF HUMANISM, TO ESTABLISH, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE POSITION OF HUMANISTS IN OUR SOCIETY, AND TO DEVELOP AND ADVANCE HUMANIST THOUGHT AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC AWARENESS: INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS & ACCEPTANCE OF HUMANISM THROUGH DIRECT ADVERTISING ABOUT HUMANIST MESSAGE, DIRECT MAIL TO NON-MEMBERS, AND THROUGH OUR FLAGSHIP WEBSITE.
EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS REGARDING HUMANISM, THROUGH OUR IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF HUMANISM IN THE HUMANIST MAGAZINE, OUR INFORMATIVE FREE MIND NEWSLETTER, AND BOOK LENGTH ON-LINE RESOURCES.
CONFERENCE: PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH ANNUAL CONFERENCES PRESENTATIONS ON HUMANIST TOPICS, ANNUAL JOURNAL ESSAYS, AND BOOKS PUBLISHED THROUGH HUMANIST PRESS AND DEBATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sunil Panikkath President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mandisa Thomas Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Abby Hafer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Hooper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Boston Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Howard Katz Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $299,128 |
Government grants | $240,690 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,538,243 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,078,061 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $660,835 |
Investment income | $269 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $3,882 |
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 | -$391 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,745,805 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $127,106 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,976 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,924 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $857,765 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,656 |
Other employee benefits | $106,678 |
Payroll taxes | $65,295 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $50,543 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,969 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $111,685 |
Advertising and promotion | $158,967 |
Office expenses | $59,770 |
Information technology | $123,021 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,824 |
Travel | $157 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,758 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,266 |
Insurance | $11,924 |
All other expenses | $927 |
Total functional expenses | $2,078,262 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,441,711 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $221,843 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,135 |
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 | $4,225 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,867 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,725,781 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156,649 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $156,649 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,471,956 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,176 |
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 | $1,725,781 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Humanist Association has awarded $382,349 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $72,349 |
THE HUMANIST FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
GO HUMANITY PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |