BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

EIN: 131632509 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$358,645
Total Expenses
$366,821
Total Assets
$4,774,744
Net Assets
$4,767,096
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1927
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
PATRICK OLSON
Phone
3472226098
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, founded in 1927, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $359K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $4.8M represent 160 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROMOTE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH AND ISSUE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL PUBLICATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $22,535 Revenue: $17,792

THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL, PAPERS OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO ITS MEMEBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIBING INSTITUTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $114,274

BSA PROGRAMS REQUIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES STAFF TIME FOR ADVERTISING PROGRAMS, RECEIVING AND ORGANIZING APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND REVIEW BY SELECTION COMMITTEES...

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BSA PROGRAMS REQUIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES STAFF TIME FOR ADVERTISING PROGRAMS, RECEIVING AND ORGANIZING APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND REVIEW BY SELECTION COMMITTEES, COMMUNICATING WITH THE APPLICANTS ABOUT THE STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATIONS, AND ISSUING AWARDS. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO OUR GRANTS, PRIZES, AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS ALSO NEED TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS, REQUIRING STAFF TIME AND ATTENTION. STAFF TIME AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO ORGANIZE EVENTS, WORK WITH VENDORS, AND ARRANGE FOR NECESSARY INSURANCE COVERAGE AS NEEDED. THIS CATEGORY OF EXPENSES ALSO COVERS VARIOUS SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS THAT ALLOW US TO HOST EVENTS ONLINE.

Program 3
Expenses: $44,141

EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF GRANTS (CALLED FELLOWSHIPS), PRIZES, AND OTHER AWARDS PROGRAMS TO RECOGNIZE SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE IN BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORT NEW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPING...

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EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF GRANTS (CALLED FELLOWSHIPS), PRIZES, AND OTHER AWARDS PROGRAMS TO RECOGNIZE SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE IN BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORT NEW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPING SCHOLARS. THIS INCLUDES OUR FELLOWSHIP AND NEW SCHOLARS PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL PRIZES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $155,754
Program Service Revenue $17,792
Investment Income $185,014
Other Revenue $85
TOTAL REVENUE $358,645

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $44,141
Salaries & Benefits $102,708
Fundraising Expenses $17,874
Program Expenses $226,022
Other Expenses $219,972
TOTAL EXPENSES $366,821

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $358,645 $254,548 +0.4%
Expenses $366,821 $362,948 +0.0%
Net Income $-8,176 $-108,400 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
2
Volunteers
101

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$88,251
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH DENLINGER COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SPUNAUGLE COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGALI RABASA COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE GUERRERO COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS NELSON COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN L COOK COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH SOEHNER COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE SCHREYER COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA ROMNEY COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH OTT COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW T NADELL COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT D MONTOYA COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY CRAWFORD COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN FRIEDMAN AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN R CONSTANTINOU SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK OLSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN PEISER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KINOHI NISHIKAWA PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN WULF COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER O'DONNELL COUNCIL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN MCGUIRL LEFT 62025 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$84,833 $3,418 $88,251
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $358,645 $366,821 $4,774,744 $-8,176
2024 $254,548 $362,948 $4,446,977 $-108,400
2023 $865,006 $348,277 $3,675,937 $516,729
2022 $243,905 $283,796 $3,208,320 $-39,891
2021 $409,213 $362,297 $4,222,576 $46,916
2020 $156,185 $319,079 $3,767,100 $-162,894
2019 $320,817 $306,290 $3,593,024 $14,527
2018 $311,011 $248,773 $3,198,517 $62,238
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