Nonprofit · EIN 53-0217487
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,834,406 | $4,577,215 | $257,191 | $11,185,086 | $1,803,155 | $9,381,931 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,230,221 | $5,095,672 | -$865,451 | $10,534,518 | $1,744,937 | $8,789,581 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,841,306 | $6,175,450 | -$334,144 | $10,887,986 | $1,843,857 | $9,044,129 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,455,555
- of which government grants
- $175,001
- Program service revenue
- $2,311,806
- Investment income
- $608,501
- Royalties
- $455,119
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $349,799
- Other revenue
- $458,544
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $176,889
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $489,662
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,384,057
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,366,427
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $42,500
- Accounting fees
- $25,500
- Occupancy
- $37,324
- Travel
- $180,537
- Depreciation
- $114,624
- Program services (functional)
- $3,139,167
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,364,395
- Fundraising (functional)
- $73,653
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,534,518
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,185,086
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,803,155
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,381,931
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,278,963
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,448,267
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,588,701
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,793,230
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,891
- Gross receipts
- $5,925,602
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1884
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES GROSSMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $277,571 | $44,738 |
| DANA SCHAFFER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $116,413 | $16,307 |
| BEN VINSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MARCHAND | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAVOLIA GLYMPH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE HYDE | VICE PRESIDENT - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA ZABIN FROM 125 | VICE PRESIDENT - TEACHING DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD MUIR THRU 125 | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HILLIARD THRU 125 | VICE PRESIDENT - TEACHING DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN O'BRASSILL-KULFAN | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FRAZIER | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA LIPMAN | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN GREENWALD | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BANIEWICZ | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES ZAPPIA | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRAGYA KAUL | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCNABB | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CEMIL AYDIN | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD COHN | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA HOSTETLER | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA GREENE | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN MARRERO | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILL WESCHLER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRADLEY | AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW EDITOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES GROSSMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $277,638 | $27,973 |
| DANA SCHAFFER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $146,137 | $14,614 |
| EDWARD MUIR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAVOLIA GLYMPH | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN VINSON | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HILLIARD | VICE PRESIDENT - TEACHING DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE HYDE | VICE PRESIDENT - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM THOMAS FROM JAN 2024 | VICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SWEET | PAST PRESIDENT (THRU JAN 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WECHSLER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HOSTETLER | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA E GREENE | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MARRERO | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FRAZIER | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN GREENWALD | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ZAPPIA | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA LIPMAN | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN O'BRASSILL-KULFAN | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BANIEWICZ | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRAGYA KAUL | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON FINGER | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PERNILLE ROGE | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINA MATRO | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI SHEU | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES GROSSMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $272,268 | $28,707 |
| DANA SCHAFFER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $148,370 | $16,297 |
| EDWARD MUIR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAVOLIA GLYMPH | PRESIDENT ELECT (FROM 1/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SWEET | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN VINSON | VICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HILLIARD | VICE PRESIDENT - TEACHING DIVISION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE HYDE | VICE PRESIDENT - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (FROM 1/202 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE JONES | PAST PRESIDENT (THRU 1/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA CHIN | VICE PRESIDENT - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (THRU 1/202 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON FINGER | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HOSTETLER | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA E GREENE | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PERNILLE ROGE | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINA MATRO | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MARRERO | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI SHEU | COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FRAZIER | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN GREENWALD | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ZAPPIA | COUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD K ELLIS | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA GEORGINI | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON BONTRAGER | COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WECHSLER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 A ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-3807
- In care of
- % THE ASSOCIATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DANA SCHAFFER, 400 A STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
- Signed the 990
- DANA SCHAFFER, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 544-2422
- Website
- HISTORIANS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR THE DISCIPLINE AND PROMOTES THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HISTORICAL THINKING IN PUBLIC LIFE. THE ASSOCIATION DEFENDS ACADEMIC FREEDOM, DEVELOPS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND TEACHING, FACILITATES INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION, AND HELPS TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE WORK OF HISTORIANS.
Program accomplishments
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR HISTORIANS IN ALL FIELDS AND PROFESSIONS BY PROMOTING HISTORY EDUCATION, THE PROFESSIONAL WORK OF HISTORIANS, AND THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HISTORICAL THINKING IN PUBLIC LIFE. MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THE AHA'S LEADERSHIP ON ISSUES SUCH AS ACADEMIC FREEDOM, ACCESS TO ARCHIVES, THE CENTRALITY OF HISTORY TO PUBLIC CULTURE, IMPROVEMENTS IN CURRICULA, AND OTHER VITAL ISSUES. THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, INCLUDING REGIONAL CONFERENCES, TEACHER INSTITUTES, AND REGULAR ONLINE EVENTS, ADVANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HISTORY, ENHANCE THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIANS, AND ENCOURAGE SCHOLARLY DISCUSSION.Expenses $976,567 · revenue $1,258,082
- ANNUAL MEETING: THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING PROVIDES A UNIQUE FORUM FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND IDEAS. ATTENDEES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS WITH SCHOLARS OUTSIDE THEIR FIELDS, IDENTIFY NEW RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS, MEET WITH EDITORS, DISCOVER RESOURCES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING, JOIN CRITICAL DISCUSSION WITH OTHER HISTORIANS, AND GAIN NEW SKILLS FOR RESEARCH, TEACHING, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $898,030 · grants $2,750 · revenue $813,667
- GRANTS AND FUNDING PROGRAMS: EACH YEAR, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES NUMEROUS RESEARCH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND OTHER FUNDING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY AND EXPLORATION OF HISTORY. RESEARCH GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS IN A DIVERSE NUMBER OF SUBJECT AREAS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO FURTHERING HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN PROGRESS. THE AHA ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AS PART OF THE TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.Expenses $817,881 · grants $88,309
- PUBLICATIONS: THE ASSOCIATION'S DIVERSE PUBLISHING PROGRAM SERVES THE FOLLOWING EFFORTS IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF HISTORY; TO STRENGTHEN THE STUDY AND TEACHING OF HISTORY; TO ADDRESS THE COMMON CONCERNS OF THE HISTORICAL COMMUNITY; TO REPRESENT THE DISCIPLINE IN POLICY MATTERS; TO PROVIDE TIMELY AND SYSTEMATIC COVERAGE OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTS; AND TO DISSEMINATE NEW SCHOLARSHIP AND INFORMATION FOR ITS APPLICATION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.Expenses $316,762 · revenue $206,847
- AWARDS AND PRIZES: THE ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES A WIDE VARIETY OF DISTINGUISHED HISTORICAL WORK, WHICH CAN TAKE THE FORM OF AN EXCEPTIONAL BOOK IN THE FIELD, DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AND MENTORING IN THE CLASSROOM, FILM, OR DIGITAL PROJECTS AND RESOURCES. SINCE 1896 THE ASSOCIATION HAS CONFERRED OVER A THOUSAND AWARDS. THE NAMES, PUBLICATIONS, AND PROJECTS OF THOSE WHO RECEIVED THESE AWARDS ARE A CATALOGUE OF THE BEST WORK PRODUCED BY MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL DISCIPLINE.Expenses $129,927 · grants $85,830
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
- 53-0217487
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1927
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,185,086
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,925,602
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,834,406 | $4,577,215 | $11,185,086 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,230,221 | $5,095,672 | $10,534,518 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,841,306 | $6,175,450 | $10,887,986 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,710,138 | $4,149,093 | $10,775,431 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 53-0217487).
Questions about AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is 53-0217487.
- Is AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1927.
- Are donations to AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DANA SCHAFFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,571 (JAMES GROSSMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,834,406, expenses of $4,577,215 and total assets of $11,185,086 at year end.
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