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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3308969

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22203

Financials

$318K$976K2023$1.2M$891K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,169,161$891,114$278,047$527,747$69,338$458,409
December 31, 2023990$317,514$976,234-$658,720$244,767$64,405$180,362
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,169,143
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$18
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$100,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$145,711
Other salaries and wages
$278,641
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$514,420
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,931
Travel
$67,435
Program services (functional)
$823,104
Management and general (functional)
$68,010

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$244,767
Total assets, end of year
$527,747
Total liabilities, end of year
$69,338
Net assets, end of year
$458,409
Net assets without donor restrictions
$458,409
Gross receipts
$1,169,161
Employees
7
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
DE

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John GayExecutive Director
Officer
40$115,720$29,991
Edward KingDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael DeschDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Reid SmithDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
William RugerChairman
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Henrich HeuerTreasurer
Officer
2$0$0
Weston EdwardsSecretary
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN A GAYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$110,356$27,915
EDWARD KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL DESCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM RUGERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN MENKESSECRETARY
Officer
2$0$0
DAVID CALVIN HENDRICKSONPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0$0
HENRICH HEUERTREASURER (INCOMING)
Officer
2$0$0
KARA HARNETTTREASURER (OUTGOING)
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4201 WILSON BLVD SUITE 0800, ARLINGTON, VA 22203-4492
In care of
% PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
1320 North Courthouse Rd Suite 500, Arlington VA 22201
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN GAY, PO Box 17337, ARLINGTON, VA 22216
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
William Ruger, 1320 North Courthouse Rd Suite 500, Arlington VA 22201
Signed the 990
JOHN GAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(703) 986-3621
Website
jqas.org
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

THE JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING, EDUCATING, AND EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCHOLARS AND POLICY LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE A NEW ERA OF REALISM AND RESTRAINT IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PREPARE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS FOR WORK IN U.S. FOREIGN POLICY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MIDCAREER PROFESSIONALS INVOLVING SALONS WITH EXPERTS, A CRISIS SIMULATION, AND AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIP. ANOTHER FELLOWSHIP PREPARES EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS, JOBSEEKERS, AND STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING TO PRODUCE A THINK-TANK-QUALITY POLICY PAPER AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS. WE CONDUCT REGULAR READING GROUPS IN PERSON AND ONLINE. WE SUPPORT CHAPTERS ON CAMPUSES BY HELPING THEM HOST SPEAKERS AND CONDUCT OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WE CONDUCT A SUMMER CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WE PRODUCE A PODCAST WITH FOREIGN POLICY EXPERTS. WE DISTRIBUTED A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH A ROUNDUP OF NEWS, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOBS RELEVANT TO ASPIRING FOREIGN-POLICY PROFESSIONALS. WE PROVIDE CAREER ADVICE TO EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS.
    Expenses $823,104 · grants $100,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3308969
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$527,747
Income (IRS master file)
$1,169,161

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,169,161$891,114$527,747XML
990December 2023$317,514$976,234$244,767XML
990December 2022$1,166,377$745,295$906,144IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: William Ruger
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-3308969).

Questions about JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY

What is the EIN of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY is 81-3308969.
Is JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY 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 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN GAY.
Who are the officers and directors of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,720 (John Gay, Executive Director).
How much revenue does JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,169,161, expenses of $891,114 and total assets of $527,747 at year end.

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