American Comparative Literature Association
- Assets
- $669.0k
- Revenue
- $285.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-3083618
Organization Overview
American Comparative Literature Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Comparative Literature Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Comparative Literature 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 12/2023, American Comparative Literature Association generated $285.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $451.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
THE AMERICAN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE ASSOCIATION, FOUNDED IN 1960, IS THE PRINCIPAL LEARNED SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOLARS WHOSE WORK INVOLVES SEVERAL LITERATURES AND CULTURES, AS WELL AS THE PREMISES OF CROSS-CULTURAL LITERARY STUDY ITSELF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ITS LARGEST SENSE, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE PROMOTES THE STUDY OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS THAT CROSS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, MULTICULTURAL RELATIONS WITHIN A PARTICULAR SOCIETY, AND THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN LITERATURE AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMAN ACTIVITY, INCLUDING THE ARTS, THE SCIENCES, PHILOSOPHY, AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS OF ALL KINDS.THE MEMBERS OF THE ACLA ARE JOINED NOT BY A NATIONAL LINGUISTIC, OR METHODOLOGICAL INVESTMENT HELD IN COMMON, BUT BY THE SHARED CONDITION OF TEACHING AND WRITING ACROSS NATIONS, LANGUAGES, AND CULTURES - AND HENCE BY THEIR LIVELY INTEREST IN COMPARISON AS BOTH THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL MATTERS.THE ACLA IS AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES, THE ASSOCIATION OF DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS OF COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, THE INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE LITERATURE ASSOCIATION, THE MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION, AND THE NATIONAL HUMANITIES ALLIANCE.TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS OF THE ACLA, ITS 2023 ANNUAL MEETING, ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 2,000 MEMBERS, WAS HELD IN PERSON FROM MARCH 16TH THROUGH MARCH 19TH IN CHICAGO. CONFERENCE FEES WERE HEAVILY DISCOUNTED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDED OVER 225 SEMINARS AND A VARIETY OF SPECIAL EVENTS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND TWO WORKSHOPS ON UNION ORGANIZING. THE EVENT REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT VOLUNTEER TIME FROM THE CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS AND PRESENTERS. CONFERENCE EXPENSES WERE $161,343.
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION RELATE MAINLY TO THE MISSION, INCLUDING PROGRAM STAFF COSTS, MAINTENANCE OF THE ACLA WEBSITE, MEMBERSHIP IN RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.PROGRAM ACTIVITIES RELY HEAVILY ON THE SUBSTANTIAL VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS, OFTEN WITH THE IN-KIND SUPPORT OF THEIR UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS. THE EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990 REPRESENT ONLY THE OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS PAID BY ACLA.
ACADEMIC PRIZES AND TRAVEL GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Fanucchi Chief Admin Off | Officer | 40 | $85,586 |
Dina Al-Kassim Secretary-Treas | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Ranjana Khanna From 323 President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Emmerich From 323 Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
E K Tan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karyn Ball From 323 2nd /vp | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,280 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,280 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $266,970 |
| Investment income | $3,178 |
| 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 | $285,428 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $45,045 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,682 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,631 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $64,783 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,097 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,276 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,239 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,151 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,231 |
| Information technology | $6,908 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,950 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $161,343 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $181 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $451,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $465,784 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $23,835 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $179,399 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $669,018 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $105,595 |
| 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 | $105,595 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $563,423 |
| 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 | $669,018 |