American Classical League is located in Hamilton, OH. The organization was established in 1966. As of 04/2023, American Classical League employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Classical League 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 04/2023, American Classical League generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 04/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 8 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:
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THE AMERICAN CLASSICAL LEAGUE CELEBRATES, SUPPORTS, AND ADVANCES THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF THE GREEK AND LATIN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND CULTURES AND THEIR TIMELESS RELEVANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONVENTIONS THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES - ONE FOR AMERICAN CLASSICAL LEAGUE MEMBERS AND ANOTHER FOR NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE MEMBERS. THE CONFERENCES BRING TOGETHER STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND AFFILIATES FOR DISCUSSION, COMPETITIONS, NETWORKING AND OTHER INCENTIVES FOR STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THE STUDY OF CLASSICAL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE.
SCHOLARSHIPS AMERICAN CLASSICAL LEAGUE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AND OTHER INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO CONTINUE THE STUDY OF CLASSICAL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE.
MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICATIONS AMERICAN CLASSICAL LEAGUE PROVIDES TEACHING MATERIALS, CONVENTIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE CLASSICS ACROSS THE NATION. THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERS MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO STUDY CLASSICAL LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES BY PROVIDING TEACHERS WITH INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM TOOLS AND TEACHING AIDS TO HELP MAKE THE STUDY OF LATIN AND GREEK ENTERTAINING AND ENJOYABLE. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE PROVIDES AN HONOR SOCIETY, NEWSLETTER, SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFICIENCY EXAMS AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF LATIN AND GREEK ACROSS THE NATION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE EXCELLENCE THROUGH CLASSICS PROGRAM, WHICH PROMOTES THE CLASSICS BY PROVIDING TEACHING PACKETS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO COMPETE IN ANNUAL EXAMS IN TOPICS SUCH AS MYTHOLOGY, EXPLORATORY LATIN AND GREEK. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE HONOR SOCIETY PROGRAM, WHICH RECOGNIZES MEMBERS ACHIEVING OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THEIR CLASSICAL STUDIES, AND NJCL ON-LINE TESTING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sherwin Little Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $92,239 |
Rachel Ash Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Traci Dougherty Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Patrick Mcfadden Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Dutra At-Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Durkin At-Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $86,845 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $86,845 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,016,097 |
Investment income | $68,697 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,127 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $420 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,192,589 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,031 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,510 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,506 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $171,511 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $63,694 |
Payroll taxes | $20,828 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $697 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $52,013 |
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 | $38,293 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,845 |
Travel | $69,448 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $598,768 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,620 |
Insurance | $11,765 |
All other expenses | $71,782 |
Total functional expenses | $1,431,017 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $162,646 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,665 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $64,335 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $206,421 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,630 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,307,325 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $916 |
Other assets | $5,000 |
Total assets | $1,761,938 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,037 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $252,337 |
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 | $287,374 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $508,334 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $966,230 |
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 | $1,761,938 |