American Anthropological Association
TO ADVANCE ANTHROPOLOGY AS THE SCIENCE THAT STUDIES HUMANKIND IN ALL ITS ASPECTS, THROUGH ARCHEOLOGICAL, BIOLOGICAL, ETHNOLOGICAL, AND LINGUISTIC RESEARCH; AND TO FURTHER THE PROFESSIONAL INTEREST OF AMERICAN …
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The American Anthropological Association is the world’s largest scholarly and professional organization of anthropologists.
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Mission
To advance anthropology as the science that studies humankind in all its aspects, through archeological, biological, ethnological, and linguistic research; and to further the professional interest of american anthropologist, including the dissemination of anthropology knowledge and its use to solve human problems.
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Anthropological Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1902, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Anthropological Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1902 and has been operating for 124 years. Its EIN is 530246691. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Anthropological Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530246691. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Anthropological Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
American Anthropological Association is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1902 and has been active for 124 years. Its registered address is 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, United States.
Based on official tax filings, American Anthropological Association has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Anthropological Association is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Anthropological Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Anthropological Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 60% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The American Anthropological Association is the world’s largest scholarly and professional organization of anthropologists. American Anthropological Association is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1902.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Anthropological Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Anthropological Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530246691, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Susan Slyomovics receives American Anthropological Association book award - Newsroom | UCLA
Jason De León honored by American Anthropological Association - Newsroom | UCLA
Graduate Center Professor Elected President of the American Anthropological Association - CUNY Graduate Center
The American Anthropological Association Is Shamefully Anti-Scientific - National Review
Major Victory for BDS as American Anthropological Association Endorsees Boycott of Israel - Palestine Chronicle
American Anthropological Association Votes by 71% to Boycott Complicit Israeli Universities - BDS Movement
American Anthropological Association Endorses Resolution Supporting Palestinian Rights and Boycotting Israeli Apartheid - BDS Movement
Rice anthropologist Dominic Boyer elected to executive board of American Anthropological Association - Rice University
I am past President of the American Anthropological Association and this is why I am voting to boycott Israeli academic institutions - Mondoweiss
CAM Joins Call for University Heads to Reject American Anthropological Association BDS Initiative - Combat Antisemitism Movement
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 105 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 105 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1902
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about American Anthropological Association
- What is American Anthropological Association?
- American Anthropological Association is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arlington, United States. The American Anthropological Association is the world’s largest scholarly and professional organization of anthropologists.
- When was American Anthropological Association founded?
- American Anthropological Association was founded in 1902.
- Who leads American Anthropological Association?
- Edward Liebow serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is American Anthropological Association located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is American Anthropological Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Anthropological Association trustworthy?
- American Anthropological Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Anthropological Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530246691. Registration: 53-0246691 (United States).
- What is American Anthropological Association's website?
- https://americananthro.org