Latin American Studies Association Inc

Organization Overview

Latin American Studies Association Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (V35) the organization is classified as: International Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Latin American Studies Association Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Latin American Studies Association 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 09/2022, Latin American Studies Association Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER INTELLECTUAL DISCUSSION, RESEARCH, AND TEACHING ON LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND ITS PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF ITS DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP, AND ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH NETWORK BUILDING AND PUBLIC DEBATE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH REVIEW - LARR IS THE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL PUBLISHED 3 TIMES A YEAR AND SENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. OTHER PUBLICATIONS ARE NEWSLETTERS, DIRECTORY, AND BULLETIN OF LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH FORUM.


CONGRESS - CONGRESS IS HELD EVERY TWELVE MONTHS FOR EXPERTS TO GATHER TO DISCUSS LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.


SECTIONS - LASA SECTIONS PROMOTE THE COMMON INTEREST IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES.


SPECIAL PROJECTS: 1) FORD-LASA SPECIAL PROJECTS SUPPORT MINICONFERENCES AND SMALL WORKING GROUPS, AS WELL AS TRANSREGIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVES.2) MELLON SEMINARS - THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES AND ENRICH LASA CONGRESSES BY SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT REFLECT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:A) INCORPORATE INTO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES RESEARCHERS WHOSE PRIMARY GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS IS ON OTHER REGIONS OF THE WORLD, THUS ADDING COMPARATIVE OR CONNECTIVE DIMENSIONS TO LATIN AMERICA-RELATED WORK AND/OR INTRODUCING TO THE FIELD METHODOLOGICAL OR ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVES THAT HAVE TYPICALLY BEEN APPLIED ELSEWHERE.B) CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES, FOR EXAMPLE BY EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTICULATING RESEARCH IN TERMS OF THE AMERICAS, THE ATLANTIC, THE PACIFIC RIM, OR OTHER GEOGRAPHIC CONFIGURATIONS.C) INTEGRATE INTO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES THEORETICAL AND/OR METHODOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES DRAWN FROM STATE OF THE ART RESEARCH IN CORE DISCIPLINES OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pereyra-Rojas Milagros
Executive Director
$148,191
Lopez Maya Margarita
President
$0
Pribble Jennifer
Treasurer
$0
Burt Jo-Marie
Vice-President
$0
Chacon Gloria
Exec Council
$0
Otero Gerardo
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$869,611
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$427,554
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,297,165
Total Program Service Revenue$718,466
Investment income $285,417
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $21,373
Net Rental Income $3,387
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $568,465
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$13,610
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,983,030

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Latin American Studies Association Inc has recieved totaling $30,034.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tinker Foundation Incorporated

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LASA2022 INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS

$30,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$34
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,551,298
Earnings-$1,424,909
Admin Expense$46,091
Other Expense$77,528
Grants$248,371
Ending Balance$3,754,399

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