Nonprofit · EIN 36-3684155
THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $468,068 | $571,491 | -$103,423 | $186,361 | $2,302 | $184,059 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $426,441 | $333,089 | $93,352 | $289,803 | $2,321 | $287,482 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $421,105 | $233,763 | $187,342 | $195,622 | $1,492 | $194,130 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $468,068
- of which government grants
- $207,233
- Membership dues
- $3,750
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,307
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,760
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $118,362
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,965
- Occupancy
- $18,600
- Travel
- $43,534
- Program services (functional)
- $474,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $97,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $289,803
- Total assets, end of year
- $186,361
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,302
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,059
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $184,059
- Gross receipts
- $468,068
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARBELLA BET-SHLIMON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AUGUSTA MCMAHON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER WIEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jones | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Arbella Bet-Shlimon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Wien | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Augusta McMahon | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| See Statement 1 | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jones | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Arbella Bet-Shlimon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Wien | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Augusta McMahon | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| See Statement 1 | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 37012, WASHINGTON, DC 20013-7012
- In care of
- % CAORC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PETER WIEN, 2115 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY HALL, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20742
- Signed the 990
- PETER WIEN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 633-4455
- Website
- WWW.TARII.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KACZYNSKI & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
PROMOTION OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH ON AND IN IRAQ AND ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA. TAARII RAISES FUNDS FOR GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR AMERICANS AND FOR IRAQI ACADEMICS TO PERFORM RESEARCH WORK ON IRAQ IN A BROAD RANGE OF DISCIPLINES.
Program accomplishments
- TAARII AWARDED RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARS IN THE US AND IN IRAQ. WITH IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH AND TRAVEL, TAARII CONTINUED IN PERSON CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN THE US AND INTERNATIONALLY, WHILE ALSO HOLDING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN EASIER ACCESS. TAARII CONTINUED A PROJECT FROM THE SMITHSONIAN AND THE US EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD TO DOCUMENT AND STABILIZE THE ANCIENT SITE OF NIMRUD, AS WELL AS A PROJECT TO STABILIZE A HISTORIC PALACE IN DIYALA. AN ACTING REGIONAL DIRECTOR IN BAGHDAD IS ASSISTING VOLUNTARILY AS TAARII FINALIZES THE PLACEMENT OF A PERMANENT REGIONAL DIRECTOR. TAARII CONTINUED TO EMPLOY THE US-BASED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A PART-TIME REGIONAL DIRECTOR IN ERBIL, WHO OVERSEAS TAARIIS OFFICE IN THE KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ ALONG WITH THE PROJECTS IN THE REGION.Expenses $474,136 · grants $87,307
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3684155
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $186,361
- Income (IRS master file)
- $468,068
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $468,068 | $571,491 | $186,361 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $426,441 | $333,089 | $289,803 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $421,105 | $233,763 | $195,622 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-3684155).
Questions about THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ
- What is the EIN of THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ is 36-3684155.
- Is THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PETER WIEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAQ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $468,068, expenses of $571,491 and total assets of $186,361 at year end.
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