Nonprofit · EIN 83-0459187
AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
Also known as ARISC
Tax-exempt · WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $338,292 | $164,687 | $173,605 | $253,532 | $0 | $253,532 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $223,971 | $211,043 | $12,928 | $79,927 | $0 | $79,927 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $309,978 | $278,782 | $31,196 | $68,519 | $1,520 | $66,999 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $337,969
- of which government grants
- $61,843
- Membership dues
- $13,835
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $323
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,130
- Other salaries and wages
- $98,735
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,728
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,944
- Occupancy
- $4,938
- Travel
- $2,482
- Program services (functional)
- $109,415
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,927
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,345
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $79,927
- Total assets, end of year
- $253,532
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $253,532
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $253,532
- Gross receipts
- $338,292
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEGHNAR WATENPAUGH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHEN JONES | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FAGAN | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LARA FABIAN | SECRETARY Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| SEE STATEMENT 1 ATTACHED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Marshall | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Stephen Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| See Statement 1 Attached | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Fagan | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lara Fabian | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Marshall | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Stephen Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| See Statement 1 Attached | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Fagan | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lara Fabian | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 MITCH DANIELS BLVD STE 303, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907-2059
- In care of
- % AMER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 700 W State Street Suite 219, West Lafayette IN 47907
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEGHNAR WATENPAUGH, 700 MITCH DANIELS BOULEVARD 303, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 479072059
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Karen Rubinson, 800 West End Ave Apt 9B, New York NY 10025
- Signed the 990
- HEGHNAR WATENPAUGH, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (765) 269-9383
- Website
- www.arisc.org
- Return prepared by
- KACZYNSKI & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
THE AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS (ARISC) ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS SCHOLARLY STUDY OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS STATES (ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, AND GEORGIA) ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES OF THE HUMANITIES, SCIENCES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES. ARISC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE AMERICAN RESEARCH IN THE REGION AND TO FOSTER INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY ACROSS BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AS WELL AS BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AND ITS NEIGHBORS.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024-25, ARISC BEGAN THE FISCAL YEAR WITH THE INTENTION OF RUNNING TEN COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RUN FOUR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, AWARDING FOUR FELLOWS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS ABOUT THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AND ONE SOUTH CAUCASUS SCHOLAR TO TRAVEL TO THE US TO PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH AT A CONFERENCE. ARISC RAN THE MULTI- DAY WORKSHOP, TEACHING THE SOUTH CAUCASUS FOR EXPERTS, INVITING SIX REGIONAL SCHOLARS TO WORKSHOP BEST PRACTICES AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHING ABOUT THE REGION. ARISC ALSO SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED OUT ANOTHER SEVEN FELLOWSHIPS FROM THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. ARISC CO-SPONSORED A PANEL AT THE ASSOCIATION FOR SLAVIC, EAST EUROPEAN, AND EURASIAN STUDIES ANNUAL CONVENTION. ARISC HAS RECEIVED AND RESPONDED TO 138 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE BY SCHOLARS WITH THE LOGISTICS OF THEIR RESEARCH. THIRTY-FOUR VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LECTURES AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN ORGANIZED OR CO-ORGANIZED IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS. ARISC HAS A BRANCH IN ARMENIA AND IN GEORGIA AND A REPRESENTATIVE IN AZERBAIJAN. OUR REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD HAVE COLLECTED INFORMATION ON LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS, AND LISTS OF SCHOLARS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. ARISC GREATLY INCREASED OUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IN 2024-25.Expenses $109,415 · grants $35,130
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0459187
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $253,532
- Income (IRS master file)
- $338,292
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $338,292 | $164,687 | $253,532 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $223,971 | $211,043 | $79,927 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $309,978 | $278,782 | $68,519 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $285,981 | $268,981 | $36,879 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Karen Rubinson | September 30, 2012 | ≤ $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 83-0459187).
Questions about AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS is 83-0459187.
- Is AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS 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 RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HEGHNAR WATENPAUGH.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $338,292, expenses of $164,687 and total assets of $253,532 at year end.
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