German Studies Association is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, 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. German Studies Association 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, German Studies Association generated $507.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $552.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 9 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:
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THE MULTI-AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS FOCUSED ON GERMAN, AUSTRIAN, AND SWISS HISTORY, LITERATURE, CULTURE STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS. PROMOTES RESEARCH AND STUDY OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLISHES A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, "GERMAN STUDIES REVIEW" THREE TIMES PER YEAR IN COOPERATION WITH THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS.HELD ITS ANNUAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE, HOSTED EACH FALL AND IS ATTENDED IN 2023 BY 1,400 PARTICIPANTS. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN MONTREAL, CANADA. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE GSA HAS HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.THE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ARE ALSO HELD DURING THE CONFERENCE. CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL ELECTION TO CHOOSE NEW MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND NEW OFFICRES; MANAGED ITS ENDOWMENT. INTERACTED WITH OTHER SCHOLARLY ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTITUIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN GERMAN STUDIES MATTER.HELD THREE-DAY MEETING OF GSA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL IN JANUARY.ACTIVITIES WITH BERLIN PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED GERMAN AND EUROPEAN STUDIES AT THE FREE UNIVERSITY, BERLIN. HELPED TO SELECT THE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Margaret E Menninger Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $82,595 |
Thomas Haakenson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $6,000 |
Damani Partridge Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Alicia Ellis Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Tiffany Florvil Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Sara Hall President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $216,592 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,506 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $271,098 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $231,157 |
Investment income | $27,563 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$21,874 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $507,944 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,595 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,519 |
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 | $343 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,193 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,431 |
Information technology | $69,442 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $26,160 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $106,918 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,102 |
All other expenses | $22,245 |
Total functional expenses | $552,489 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,411 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $862,036 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $997,447 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,604 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $4,604 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $992,843 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $997,447 |