Organization of American Historians

EIN: 470426520 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Bloomington, IN

Total Revenue
$2,379,214
Total Expenses
$2,521,902
Total Assets
$3,715,525
Net Assets
$2,916,981
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1907
Legal Domicile
NE
Phone
8128557311
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Organization of American Historians, founded in 1907, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

The Organization of American Historians promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and encourages wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,015,312 Revenue: $1,071,023

JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY-PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR, THE JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY IS THE LEADING SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION AND THE JOURNAL OF RECORD IN AMERICAN HISTORY. IN ADDITION TO THE PRINT...

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JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY-PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR, THE JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY IS THE LEADING SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION AND THE JOURNAL OF RECORD IN AMERICAN HISTORY. IN ADDITION TO THE PRINT ISSUES, THE JOURNAL CREATES A WIDE RANGE OF ONLINE PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE BIANNUAL TEACHING OF THE JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS (OAH) MEMBERS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO A VAST CITATION DATABASE, RECENT SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE. THE JOURNAL MAKES SELECTED CONTENT FREELY AVAILABLE, INCLUDING WEB SITE REVIEWS, THE TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHING SECTION, AND THE RECENT SCHOLARSHIP PRINT LISTING. APPROXIMATELY 8,200 COPIES ARE PRINTED EACH QUARTER AND THE JOURNAL IS CONSIDERED A PRIMARY BENEFIT TO OUR MEMBERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $447,405 Revenue: $433,598

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS-BECAUSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S REPUTATION IN THE FIELD, THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS (OAH) ENJOYS A VIBRANT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. THIS ENTAILS...

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COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS-BECAUSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S REPUTATION IN THE FIELD, THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS (OAH) ENJOYS A VIBRANT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. THIS ENTAILS COLLABORATING ON A VARIETY OF HISTORICAL SCHOLARLY PROJECTS INCLUDING RESEARCH, INTERPRETATION, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATED 40 DIFFERENT PROJECTS. THE OAH ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE AMERICAN HISTORY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CHINA AND THE JAPANESE ASSOCIATION FOR AMERICAN STUDIES TO ADMINISTER INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS FOR AMERICAN, CHINESE, AND JAPANESE SCHOLARS.

Program 3
Expenses: $83,551 Revenue: $7,625

ANNUAL MEETING - HELD ANNUALLY, THE OAH ANNUAL MEETING IS A SCHOLARLY CONFERENCE FOR AMERICAN HISTORIANS. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS, AN EXHIBIT HALL FOR HISTORICAL...

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ANNUAL MEETING - HELD ANNUALLY, THE OAH ANNUAL MEETING IS A SCHOLARLY CONFERENCE FOR AMERICAN HISTORIANS. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS, AN EXHIBIT HALL FOR HISTORICAL PUBLISHERS, ACADEMIC SESSIONS, TOURS, RECEPTIONS, AN AWARD PRESENTATION CEREMONY, AND TEACHING HISTORY WORKSHOPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $328,698
Program Service Revenue $1,786,814
Investment Income $96,585
Other Revenue $167,117
TOTAL REVENUE $2,379,214

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $48,449
Salaries & Benefits $1,212,539
Fundraising Expenses $98,036
Program Expenses $2,085,048
Other Expenses $1,260,914
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,521,902

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,379,214 $2,603,769 -0.1%
Expenses $2,521,902 $2,685,122 -0.1%
Net Income $-142,688 $-81,353 +0.8%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
39
Volunteers
200

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
9
$253,449
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Annette Gordon-Reed Vice President (EXP. April 2024), President Elect (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthea Hartig President (EXP. April 2024), Past President (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Blight President Elect (EXP. April 2024), President (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erika Lee Past President 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Goodgold Treasurer 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Stein Vice President (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Philip Deloria Past President (EXP. April 2024) 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Farmer Board Member (EXP. April 2024) 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Allgor Board Member (EXP. April 2024) 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Orozco Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Fure-Slocum Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erick Perez Board Member (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanne Freeman Board Member (EXP. April 2024) 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jung Moon-Ho Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Miller Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LaGarrett King Board Member (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margot Canaday Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Innis-Jimenez Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tera Hunter Board Member (BEG. April 2024) 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth English Executive Director 40.0
Officer
$123,653 $26,424 $150,077
Stephen Andrews Executive Editor 40.0
Officer
$64,883 $38,489 $103,372
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,379,214 $2,521,902 $3,715,525 $-142,688
2023 $2,603,769 $2,685,122 $3,815,675 $-81,353
2022 $2,914,810 $2,712,220 $4,244,200 $202,590
2021 $3,566,277 $3,123,259 $4,203,949 $443,018
2020 $3,036,397 $3,028,557 $3,133,727 $7,840
2019 $3,003,101 $3,136,957 $2,870,916 $-133,856
2018 $3,181,165 $2,898,551 $3,051,786 $282,614
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