THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS

EIN: 846023531

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,485,064
Total Expenses
$2,738,395
Total Assets
$2,913,967
Net Assets
$1,388,399
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JACQUALINE PRICE OSAFO
Phone
3126060722
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS, founded in 1945, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

SAA'S MISSION IS TO SERVE THE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION NEEDS OF MORE THAN 5,800 INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO ENSURE THE IDENTIFICATION, PRESERVATION, AND USE OF RECORDS OF HISTORICAL VALUE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ANNUAL MEETING - PROVIDES SAA MEMBERS AND OTHER ARCHIVAL PROFESSIONALS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS, FORUMS, AND SAA BUSINESS MEETINGS. THE...

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ANNUAL MEETING - PROVIDES SAA MEMBERS AND OTHER ARCHIVAL PROFESSIONALS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS, FORUMS, AND SAA BUSINESS MEETINGS. THE FY2023 ANNUAL MEETING WAS HYBRID WITH A HIGHER ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,959, OF WHICH ONLY 14% WAS VIRTUAL. THERE WERE 60 EXHIBIT BOOTHS SOLD.

Program 2

EDUCATION - SAA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT IS RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE TO PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVISTS VIA A VARIETY OF DELIVERY METHODS. SAA OFFERED 42 TOTAL PROGRAMS...

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EDUCATION - SAA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT IS RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE TO PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVISTS VIA A VARIETY OF DELIVERY METHODS. SAA OFFERED 42 TOTAL PROGRAMS IN 2022-2023, WITH 1,451 PARTICIPANTS AND 391 ON-DEMAND WEBCAST PURCHASES.

Program 3

PERIODICALS--CONSISTS OF: THE PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ARCHIVIST, A FORUM FOR DISCUSSING TRENDS AND SHARING RESEARCH ON ARCHIVAL SCIENCE, WITH A SEMI-ANNUAL CIRCULATION OF OVER 5,700; PUBLICATION...

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PERIODICALS--CONSISTS OF: THE PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ARCHIVIST, A FORUM FOR DISCUSSING TRENDS AND SHARING RESEARCH ON ARCHIVAL SCIENCE, WITH A SEMI-ANNUAL CIRCULATION OF OVER 5,700; PUBLICATION OF ARCHIVAL OUTLOOK, A BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE REPORTING ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS OF RELEVANCE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN ARCHIVES PROFESSION; AND IN THE LOOP, A BIWEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER PROVIDING MEMBERS OF SAA WITH UPDATES ABOUT SAA ACTIVITIES AND THE PROFESSION AT LARGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $90,850
Program Service Revenue $2,094,258
Investment Income $65,307
Other Revenue $234,649
TOTAL REVENUE $2,485,064

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,194,169
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $1,544,226
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,738,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $2,485,064 $2,339,630 +0.1%
Expenses $2,738,395 $2,191,064 +0.2%
Net Income $-253,331 $148,566 -2.7%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
15
Volunteers
900

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
7
$437,793
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
COURTNEY CHARTIER PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK MOSLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIQUE LUSTER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN WONG SMITH VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASMINE JONES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE GABIOLA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRYSTAL APPIAH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA TANG DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL WINSTON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARMILA BHATIA TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN CURLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY BAXTER VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONIA SUTHERLAND DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERIE NEWELL CHIEF OF OPERATIONS 47.50
Officer
$48,942 $3,973 $52,915
JACQUALINE PRICE OSAFO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00
Officer
$205,066 $24,361 $229,427
PETER CARLSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 47.50
Officer
$136,610 $18,841 $155,451
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
2023 $2,485,064 $2,738,395 $2,913,967 $-253,331
2022 $2,339,630 $2,191,064 $2,676,405 $148,566
2021 $2,207,330 $2,062,319 $2,453,867 $145,011
2020 $2,583,998 $2,634,188 $2,236,224 $-50,190
2019 $2,941,988 $3,105,923 $2,745,282 $-163,935
2018 $2,665,728 $2,417,403 $3,061,738 $248,325
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