LINGUISTIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA

EIN: 746043371 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LEXINGTON, KY

Total Revenue
$1,105,641
Total Expenses
$1,140,230
Total Assets
$2,639,224
Net Assets
$1,878,507
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1940
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MARGARET VITULLO PHD CAE
Phone
2028351714
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

LINGUISTIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA, founded in 1940, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE SOCIETY'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF LANGUAGE. THE SOCIETY SERVES ITS MEMBERS THROUGH SCHOLARLY MEETINGS, PUBLICATIONS, AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ADVANCE THE DISCIPLINE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $405,655 Revenue: $304,363

ANNUAL MEETING - THE SOCIETY CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL MEETING TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF LINGUISTICS TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE DISCIPLINE.

Program 2
Expenses: $192,502 Revenue: $254,501

PUBLICATIONS - THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES SCHOLARLY JOURNALS WHICH DETAIL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF LANGUAGE.

Program 3
Expenses: $123,649 Revenue: $226,975

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS - THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION, AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES AND TOPICS RELATED TO LINGUISTICS. THE...

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS - THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION, AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES AND TOPICS RELATED TO LINGUISTICS. THE SOCIETY ALSO HAS A WIDE RANGE OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO VARIOUS AUDIANCES, AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE RESOURCES FOR THE ENTIRE LINGUISTIC COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $132,505
Program Service Revenue $601,139
Investment Income $183,207
Other Revenue $188,790
TOTAL REVENUE $1,105,641

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $282,403
Fundraising Expenses $5,646
Program Expenses $721,806
Other Expenses $857,827
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,140,230

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,105,641 $1,247,714 -0.1%
Expenses $1,140,230 $1,286,804 -0.1%
Net Income $-34,589 $-39,090 -0.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
150

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
$177,596
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEIDI HARLEY PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA BECKFORD WASSINK PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLYSE BAPTISTA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK J NEWMEYER SECRETARY-TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MICHAUD BAESE-BERK AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BAKOVI AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSI GRIESER AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HADAS KOTEK AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NYCZ AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN SYRETT AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHABNAM ALIZADEH INCHEH STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN R STARR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET VITULLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$160,000 $17,596 $177,596
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 $1,105,641 $1,140,230 $2,639,224 $-34,589
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $713,331 $1,138,417 $2,335,963 $-425,086
2022 $1,218,575 $1,247,831 $2,619,000 $-29,256
2021 $1,041,452 $782,943 $3,035,977 $258,509
2020 $861,995 $1,079,226 $2,506,096 $-217,231
2019 $1,253,008 $1,100,095 $2,670,256 $152,913
2018 $1,036,609 $878,054 $2,520,358 $158,555
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