Visitors Studies Association Inc
- Assets
- $29.0k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Founding
- 05/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-2015580
Organization Overview
Visitors Studies Association Inc is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visitors 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 12/2023, Visitors Studies Association Inc generated $96.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $83.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VISITOR STUDIES ASSOCIATION (VSA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO UNDERSTANDING AND ENHANCING LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN INFORMAL SETTINGS THROUGH RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND DIALOGUE. WE OFFER AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO FOSTER EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, AND THE PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL VISITOR STUDIES. THROUGH THESE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, WE HELP RESEARCHERS, PRACTITIIONERS, POLICY-MAKERS, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS, AND FUNDERS ADVANCE THE FIELD OF INFORMAL LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ANNUAL CONFERENCE. VSA DELIVERS TWO PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, ONE AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND A NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS. IN 2016, 200 INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS THE US AND BEYOND PARTICIPATED IN A 3-DAY ANNUAL CONFERENCE WHICH FOCUSED ON THE THEME "TAKING ACTION FOR IMPROVEMENT, GROWTH, AND SOCIAL CHANGE". WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDED A FOCUS ON METHODS, TOOLS, AND TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATION, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, USING LOGIC MODELS, AND EVALUATION CAPACITY BUILDING. THERE WERE 105 REGISTRATIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS.
SCHOLARLY JOURNAL. VSA PUBLISHES VISITOR STUDIES JOURNAL, WHICH IS THE LEADING PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL FOR THE FIELD OF VISITOR STUDIES. THE JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED TWICE A YEAR, HAS NEARLY 450 SUBSCRIBERS, AND IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 900 LIBRARIES.
AWARD PROGRAM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Stein President | 2 | $0 | |
Christine Reich President Elect | 2 | $0 | |
Jason Allen Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Melissa Ballard Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Ryan Auster Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Kelly Riedinger Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,874 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,213 |
| Membership dues | $33,066 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $96,153 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $59,070 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $24,297 |
| Total expenses | $83,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $29,009 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $29,047 |
| Total liabilities | $723 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $28,324 |