American Schools Of Oriental Research
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 01/1935
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1352617
Organization Overview
American Schools Of Oriental Research, operating under the name American Schools Of Oriental Resear, is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (V30) the organization is classified as: Interdisciplinary Research, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2022, American Schools Of Oriental Resear employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Schools Of Oriental Resear 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 Schools Of Oriental Resear generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASOR, FOUNDED IN 1900, IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INITIATE, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO, AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF, THE HISTORY AND CULTURES OF THE NEAR EAST AND WIDER MEDITERRANEAN, FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES BY: FOSTERING ORIGINAL RESEARCH, EXPLORATION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK; ENCOURAGING SCHOLARSHIP IN THE REGION'S LANGUAGES, TEXTS, TRADITIONS, AND HISTORIES; DISSEMINATING RESEARCH RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER, THROUGH A ROBUST PUBLICATION PROGRAM, ANNUAL MEETINGS AND OTHER VENUES; ADHERING TO THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE; UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND TEACHING; PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AROUND THE WORLD; DEVELOPING ENGAGING PROGRAMS OF OUTREACH FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC; SUPPORTING AND PARTICIPATING IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND PRESENT TO THE PUBLIC THE HISTORIC AND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTERING ORIGINAL RESEARCH, ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS. ENCOURAGING SCHOLARSHIP IN THE BASIC LANGUAGES, CULTURAL HISTORIES AND TRADITIONS OF THE NEAR EASTERN WORLD. PROMOTING THE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF NEAR EASTERN STUDIES AND DISCIPLINES, AND BY ADVOCATING HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN TEACHING AND INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH. MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF TIMELY DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS. OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN NEAR EASTERN HISTORY AND ARCHAELOLGY TO UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES IN NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. DEVELOPING ENGAGING PROGRAMS OF OUTREACH FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SUPPORTING AND PARTICIPATING IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND PRESENT TO THE PUBLIC THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE NEAR EAST AND THE WIDER MEDITERRANEAN AND TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ITS DEGRADATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Vaughn Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $163,050 |
Susan Ackerman Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Miller Bonney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard L Coffman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Herbert President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Ellwood Jones Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $477,839 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $843,764 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,321,603 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $637,715 |
| Investment income | $141,154 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $32,771 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $56,432 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,203,920 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,665 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $135,518 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $78,575 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,573 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,335 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $615,264 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,802 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,534 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,828 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,115 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $100,128 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,021 |
| Travel | $37,212 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $100,358 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,197 |
| Insurance | $5,424 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,518,820 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $898,713 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $92,736 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,659 |
| 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 | $29,335 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,057,056 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,003,711 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,291,200 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,159 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $426,027 |
| 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 | $472,186 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,267,664 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,551,350 |
| 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 | $6,291,200 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Schools Of Oriental Research has awarded $185,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDABOARD OF TRUSTEES PURPOSE: CULTURAL HERITAGE PR | $75,000 |
HUMANITARIAN RESEARCH SERVICES PURPOSE: CULTURAL HERITAGE PR | $60,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITYOF ARKANSAS PURPOSE: CULTURAL HERITAGE PR | $25,000 |
Hanover, NH PURPOSE: CULTURAL HERITAGE PR | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that American Schools Of Oriental Research has recieved totaling $25,808.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Federation Of Ventura County Ventura, CA PURPOSE: Israel overseas allocation | $15,656 |
American Institute Of Iranian Studies New York, NY | | $7,550 |
Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation Rolling Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $102 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,855,167 |
| Earnings | -$652,303 |
| Net Contributions | $418,030 |
| Other Expense | $199,850 |
| Ending Balance | $3,421,044 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Life Sciences Research Foundation Charlotte, NC | $3,832,665 | $3,418,112 |
William R Kenan Jr Fund For Eng Technology And Science Chapel Hill, NC | $28,890,222 | $1,436,534 |
American Schools Of Oriental Research Alexandria, VA | $6,291,200 | $2,203,920 |
Institute For Southern Studies Inc Durham, NC | $2,316,271 | $478,768 |
Consortium Of Social Science Associations Washington, DC | $825,866 | $659,932 |
Foundation For Chemistry Research And Initiatives Washington, DC | $3,334,871 | $2,190,170 |
Community Cooperative Washington, DC | $370,354 | $723,078 |
International Aloe Science Council Inc Silver Spring, MD | $117,928 | $443,436 |
Korean American Education Foundation Rockville, MD | $1,139,864 | $313,802 |
National Association Of Multicultural Education Washington, DC | $552,073 | $206,348 |
North American Regional Science Council Inc Reston, VA | $514,021 | $131,878 |
Terror Free Tomorrow Washington, DC | $0 | $20,274 |