American Folklore Society Inc

Organization Overview

American Folklore Society Inc is located in Bloomington, IN. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, American Folklore Society Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Folklore Society Inc 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 08/2023, American Folklore Society Inc generated $590.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $701.8k during the year ending 08/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE, ADVANCE, STIMULATE, AND ENCOURAGE INTEREST AND RESEARCH IN, AND TO SERVE AS A BOND AMONG THOSE INTERESTED IN THE STUDY OF FOLKLORE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION SERVED THE FIELD WITH OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, DRAWING NEARLY 800 FOLKLORISTS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL SMALLER CONVENINGS; THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF THE JOURNAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLORE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS OF AFS SECTIONS; WEB PUBLICATIONS OF VARIOUS BEST PRACTICE DOCUMENTS AND WHITE PAPERS; THE AWARDING OF ANNUAL PRIZES, TRAVEL STIPENDS, AND HONORS IN OUR FIELD; AND CONSULTATION ACROSS THE FIELD ON VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. OUR ACTIVITIES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE FIELD IN BROAD WAYS THAT UNDERSCORE THE CONTINUED NEED FOR STEWARDSHIP IN SCHOLARSHIP AND PRACTICE IN THE FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jessica Turner
Executive Director
$84,459
Fernando Orejuela
Director
$0
Langston Wilkins
Director
$0
Marilyn White
President
$0
Amy Skillman
Vice President
$0
Mintzi Martinez-Rivera
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$141,257
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$182,541
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$323,798
Total Program Service Revenue$255,230
Investment income $11,817
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 $590,845

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