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.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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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%
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
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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