Society For American Archaeology
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-6046203
Organization Overview
Society For American Archaeology is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Society For American Archaeology employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For American Archaeology 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 12/2023, Society For American Archaeology generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF HUMANITY'S PAST VIA INVESTIGATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL MEETING - THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY'S ANNUAL MEETING GIVES ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THEIR RESEARCH, NETWORK WITH FELLOW COLLEAGUES, AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS WORKSHOPS. SAA ALSO ORGANIZES AN EXHIBIT HALL, WHICH SHOWCASES VENDORS WHO SPECIALIZE IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THE ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD IN MAJOR CITIES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, TO MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMUNITY WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. SAA ALSO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING TO PRESENT AWARDS AND DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE SOCIETY. AT A TYPICAL MEETING, THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 MEETING ATTENDEES.
PUBLIC PROGRAM - SAA'S PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE CRUCIAL IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. SAA ADVOCATES FOR THE INTERESTS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES BEFORE CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. THE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ADVISES ON GLOBAL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY ANSWERS INQUIRIES FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ARCHAEOLOGY AND RESOURCES FOR ACHAEOLOGISTS TO USE IN THEIR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THE ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES AND A SERIES OF VOLUNTARY STATEMENTS THAT ARE CRUCIAL FOR AN IMPROVED PRACTICE. THE MOST VISIBLE OF THESE DOCUMENTS IS THE SAA PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ETHICS.
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & FELLOWSHIPS - SAA AWARDS RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT ALL CAREER LEVELS FROM STUDENT AND EARLY CAREER ARCHAEOLOGISTS TO THOSE WHO HAVE MADE LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY AND THE PROFESSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Sandweiss President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kelley Hays-Gilpin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Barbara J Roth Secretary-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kimberly Redman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Bruseth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria A Gutierrez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $433,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $453,295 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,815,104 |
| Investment income | $342,599 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,592 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,732 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,629,634 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $141,820 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $25,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,637 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,026 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $598,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,877 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,617 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,793 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,718 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $107,460 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,557 |
| Fees for services: Other | $225,374 |
| Advertising and promotion | $450 |
| Office expenses | $205,498 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $42 |
| Occupancy | $69,647 |
| Travel | $129,559 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $219,836 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,017 |
| Insurance | $39,191 |
| All other expenses | $7,999 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,173,200 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,072,010 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,854 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,754 |
| 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 | $136,244 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,235 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,390,721 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $115,515 |
| Other assets | $8,743 |
| Total assets | $11,770,076 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,270 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,291,697 |
| 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 | $49,782 |
| Other liabilities | $72,716 |
| Total liabilities | $1,474,465 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,785,897 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,509,714 |
| 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 | $11,770,076 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society For American Archaeology has awarded $13,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $5,000 |
CENTER FOR DIGITAL ANTIQUITY PURPOSE: 2020 SPONSORSHIP OF TDAR | $5,000 |
THE REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGISTS PURPOSE: 2020 SPONOSRSHIP | $3,000 |