COMITAS INST FOR ANTHROP STUDY INC

EIN: 320078139 501(c)(3) Social Science

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$401,333
Total Expenses
$186,588
Total Assets
$2,190,336
Net Assets
$2,190,185
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Organization Details

Principal Officer
ALBERT BARCLAY PHD
Phone
3013700370
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COMITAS INST FOR ANTHROP STUDY INC is a small nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $401K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 671% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $215K, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

Based at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York, where Lambros Comitas taught for over 50 years, The Comitas Institute has a collaborative mission: (1) to train and prepare researchers in the use of ethnographic field methods, (2) to recognize and support research and applied projects that advance the Institutes vision, and (3) to curate and offer access to the rich body of ethnographic research created by its founder, his colleagues and students. All these objectives endeavor collectively to advance and expand the public face of anthropology.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $46,088 Revenue: $27,543

FIELD SCHOOL INSTRUCTION (THREE COURSES IN 2025)The Institute conducted three Field School courses in ethnographic research methods reaching a total of 26 participants. Two courses, each of which...

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FIELD SCHOOL INSTRUCTION (THREE COURSES IN 2025)The Institute conducted three Field School courses in ethnographic research methods reaching a total of 26 participants. Two courses, each of which involved 30 hours of instruction, were delivered online. The third course was conducted with in-person participation, involving 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of field research over a two-week period. The students came from diverse international locations. Feedback on the courses was very positive

Program 2
Expenses: $34,816

COMITAS INSTITUTE AWARDS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY:The Institute and its collaborating partner, the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA), invited applications...

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COMITAS INSTITUTE AWARDS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY:The Institute and its collaborating partner, the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA), invited applications from scholars and practitioners whose work demonstrated relevance to contemporary social problems and was designed to reach public audiences. This was the first year that the Awards Program was implemented. Three awards of $3,000 each were made. The Executive Director devoted significant time to the application process, the review of applications, and the selection process by a joint committee with two SfAA representatuves.

Program 3
Expenses: $20,816

COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND NETWORKING:The Institute formed a Communications Committee and a Networking Committee, both comprising members of its Board of Directors, with staff support provided by...

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COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND NETWORKING:The Institute formed a Communications Committee and a Networking Committee, both comprising members of its Board of Directors, with staff support provided by the Executive Director. Both Committees provided input to the redesign and enhancement of the cifas.us website, and work on this project by an outside specialist was planned and scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $300,931
Program Service Revenue $27,543
Investment Income $72,859
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $401,333

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $104,080
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $113,220
Other Expenses $82,508
TOTAL EXPENSES $186,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $401,333 $52,050 +6.7%
Expenses $186,588 $87,329 +1.1%
Net Income $214,745 $-35,279 -7.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
1
Volunteers
8

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
0
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELANIE DREHER PHD President & SEC 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALBERT BARCLAY PHD Vice President 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE HOMIAK PHD Secretary 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH BROAD PHD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENZO TADDEI PHD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN SCHNEPEL PHD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRAN JAYARAM PHD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMINA TAWASIL PHD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $401,333 $186,588 $2,190,336 $214,745
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,219,829 $61,031 $1,671,372 $1,158,798
2022 $463,045 $19,025 $512,574 $444,020
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