Bibliographical Society Of America
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $409.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 01/1951
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-1632509
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTES & UNDERWRITES WORKS IN THE FIELD OF BIBLIOGRAPHY AND PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Mcguirl Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,240 |
G Scott Clemons Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Mcquillen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenneth Soehner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara A Shailor President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alice Schreyer Council Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $63,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,874 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,062 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,841 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,360 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,656 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,981 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,547 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,988 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,793 |
| Office expenses | $24,505 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,075 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,177 |
| All other expenses | $29,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $362,297 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $37,301 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,607 |
| 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 | $13,154 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,164,514 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,222,576 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,750 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,000 |
| 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 | $31,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$325,084 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,515,910 |
| 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 | $4,222,576 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bibliographical Society Of America has recieved totaling $20,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
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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|---|---|---|
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Project Veritas Mamaroneck, NY | $11,883,753 | $22,034,786 |
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Machon Mashe Rockeach Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,473,215 | $8,597,419 |
Harpers Magazine Foundation New York, NY | $1,648,663 | $7,386,851 |
Retro Report Inc Mystic, CT | $1,128,827 | $6,590,447 |
The New Press Inc New York, NY | $10,475,881 | $7,017,448 |
National Braille Press Inc Boston, MA | $10,542,006 | $5,176,920 |
Medical Letter Inc New Rochelle, NY | $4,157,236 | $5,090,906 |