American Council Of Learned Societies
- Assets
- $218.1m
- Revenue
- $23.5m
- Investments
- $126.6m
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/1953
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-1851145
Organization Overview
American Council Of Learned Societies is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, American Council Of Learned Societies employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Council Of Learned Societies 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 Council Of Learned Societies generated $23.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.0m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Council Of Learned Societies has awarded 1,117 individual grants totaling $125,552,859. 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FELLOWSHIPS AND STIPENDS ARE AWARDED BY THE COUNCIL TO POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William C Kirby Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicola Courtright Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Fabian Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Moody-Adams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James H Averill Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Baldwin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Forum One Communications Inc Marketing | 6/29/22 | $263,585 |
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler Llp Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $273,564 |
Bmm Art & Computer Inc Computer Services | 6/29/22 | $221,443 |
Monticello Associates Inc Inv. Manager Fees | 6/29/22 | $156,250 |
Citadel Ny Inc Consulting | 6/29/22 | $196,455 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,013,350 |
| Investment income | $507,912 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $289,599 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,538,267 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,517,886 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,815,377 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,793,229 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,193,448 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,469,983 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $179,731 |
| Other employee benefits | $591,815 |
| Payroll taxes | $228,148 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $348,707 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,938 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $831,007 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,128,249 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,187 |
| Office expenses | $131,279 |
| Information technology | $650,888 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $230,791 |
| Travel | $7,418 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,661 |
| Interest | $69,262 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $282,066 |
| Insurance | $50,812 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $37,017,165 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,918,845 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,935,462 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $250,332 |
| 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 | $2,070 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $73,324,243 |
| Investments—other securities | $126,570,514 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $218,070,540 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $711,404 |
| Grants payable | $18,234,619 |
| 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 | $1,817,871 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,759,977 |
| Total liabilities | $22,523,871 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $195,546,669 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Council Of Learned Societies has awarded $19,744,797 in support to 164 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST PURPOSE: STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $10,000 |
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RULE OF LAW INITIATIVE PURPOSE: STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $10,000 |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $250,000 |
ARAB COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC & SOCIAL SERVICES PURPOSE: STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $70,500 |
ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE ATLANTA PURPOSE: STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $70,500 |
BARNARD COLLEGE PURPOSE: STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $110,000 |