American Society For Legal History
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $575.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Founding
- 10/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7225358
Organization Overview
American Society For Legal History is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, 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. American Society For Legal History 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, American Society For Legal History generated $575.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $215.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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
TO FOSTER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LEGAL HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASLH HOLDS CONFERENCES TO PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERACTION AMONG TEACHERS, PRACTITIONERS, STUDENTS AND LEGAL HISTORIANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SCHOLARLY WORK IS PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.THE J. WILLARD HURST SUMMER INSTITUTE IN LEGAL HISTORY IS A BIENNIAL EVENT SPONSORED BY ASLH AND TRADITIONALLY HELD IN JUNE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL STUDIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, WHERE THE LATE PROFESSOR JAMES WILLARD HURST WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE MODERN FIELD OF LEGAL HISTORY. EACH HURST INSTITUTE IS ORGANIZED AND CHAIRED BY A WELL-KNOWN LEGAL HISTORIAN AND INCLUDES VISITING SENIOR SCHOLARS WHO LEAD SPECIALIZED SESSIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AN ASLH COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS 12 EARLY CAREER SCHOLARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AS INSTITUTE FELLOWS. THE FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN SEMINARS, MEET OTHER LEGAL HISTORIANS, AND PRESENT THEIR OWN WORK. THE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED BUT INFORMAL, AND FEATURES DISCUSSIONS OF CORE READINGS IN LEGAL HISTORY AND ANALYSIS OF THE WORK OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE INSTITUTE. FELLOWSHIPS ARE SUPPORTED BY DEDICATED FUNDS DONATED IN HONOR OF LEADING MENTORS IN THE FIELD, THE ALUMNI OF PAST HURST FELLOWS, AND FOR OTHER WORTHY ASLH GOALS THAT REFLECT ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING EARLY CAREER SCHOLARS.THE WALLACE JOHNSON PROGRAM FOR FIRST BOOK AUTHORS PROVIDES ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO SCHOLARS WORKING TOWARD THE PUBLICATION OF FIRST BOOKS IN LEGAL HISTORY, BROADLY DEFINED. IN CONVERSATION WITH PEERS AND WITH THE ADVICE OF SENIOR SCHOLARS, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP AND REVISE BOOK PROPOSALS AND SAMPLE CHAPTERS, AS WELL AS MEETING WITH GUEST EDITORS TO LEARN ABOUT APPROACHING AND WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS.
THE ASLH AWARDS PRIZES FOR BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND DISSERTATIONS ON LEGAL HISTORY. THE ASLH RECEIVES REVENUE FROM MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESS TO CAMBRIDGE LAW JOURNALS IN EXCHANGE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
THE ASLH RECEIVES COPYRIGHT ROYALTIES FROM ARTICLES AND BOOKS ON LEGAL HISTORY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Willrich President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Ari Bryen Secretary (from 11/2021) | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Barbara Welke President Elect (from 11/2021) | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Anne Twitty Secretary (left 11/2021) | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David S Tanenhaus Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lauren A Benton Immediate Past President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $19,818 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,387 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,932 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,205 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $109,875 |
| Investment income | $47,180 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $247,633 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $575,893 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,184 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $7,400 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,674 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,262 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,778 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,142 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,251 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $84,046 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,181 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $215,765 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176,793 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,233 |
| 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 | $6,472 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,401,005 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,614,503 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $806 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $28,406 |
| 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 | $29,212 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,299,904 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,285,387 |
| 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 | $2,614,503 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Society For Legal History has awarded $21,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S LEGAL HISTORY FORUM | $15,000 |
NY PRESERVATION ARCHIVE PROJECT PURPOSE: FUND NYPAP'S "THROUGH THE LEGAL LENS: INTERVIEWS WITH LAWYERS" | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Society For Legal History has recieved totaling $1,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $900 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF AN ARTICLE PRIZE FUND. | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,291,718 |
| Earnings | $159,611 |
| Net Contributions | $126,455 |
| Other Expense | $20,165 |
| Ending Balance | $1,557,619 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Filoli Center Woodside, CA | $25,536,430 | $12,805,929 |
Ebell Of Los Angeles A Corp Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $4,120,329 |
Arizona Historical Society Tucson, AZ | $4,905,511 | $5,450,544 |
Balboa Park Conservancy San Diego, CA | $0 | $0 |
Pioneer Courthouse Square Of Portland Inc Portland, OR | $2,433,302 | $2,453,569 |
Museum Of Idaho Inc Idaho Falls, ID | $10,042,756 | $2,158,282 |
California Historical Society San Francisco, CA | $4,682,304 | $1,015,761 |
San Mateo County Historical Association Redwood City, CA | $17,041,726 | $2,189,539 |
San Diego Historical Society San Diego, CA | $5,956,806 | $1,548,156 |
Santa Barbara Historical Museum Santa Barbara, CA | $11,048,211 | $1,546,553 |
La Jolla Historical Society La Jolla, CA | $4,824,303 | $1,847,731 |
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Historical Society San Francisco, CA | $850,305 | $1,392,606 |