American Antiquarian Society
The american antiquarian society cultivates a deeper understanding of the american past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. As a national research library, aas …
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American Antiquarian Society is a education organization based in WORCESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $9.6 million. EIN: 042103652.
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The american antiquarian society cultivates a deeper understanding of the american past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. As a national research library, aas collects, preserves, and makes available for study the record of what is now the united states from early european settlement through 1900. As a learned society, aas fosters a broad community of inquiry through inclusive programs and generous support for scholarship. Our audiences include professional scholars, pre-collegiate, undergraduate, and graduate students and educators, professional artists and writers, genealogists, and the general public.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Antiquarian Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Worcester, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1812 and has been operating for 214 years. Its EIN is 042103652. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 150 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Antiquarian Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
American Antiquarian Society is located in Worcester, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1812 and has been active for 214 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Antiquarian Society has $8M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Antiquarian Society is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 150 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Antiquarian Society. 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.
American Antiquarian Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
American Antiquarian Society is a education organization based in WORCESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $9.6 million. EIN: 042103652. American Antiquarian Society is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1812.
Among education charities registered in United States: American Antiquarian Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $8M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to American Antiquarian Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042103652, 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.
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AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY 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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Quick facts about American Antiquarian Society
- What is American Antiquarian Society?
- American Antiquarian Society is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Worcester, United States. American Antiquarian Society is a education organization based in WORCESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $9.6 million. EIN: 042103652.
- When was American Antiquarian Society founded?
- American Antiquarian Society was founded in 1812.
- Who leads American Antiquarian Society?
- Scott E Casper serves as President.
- Where is American Antiquarian Society located?
- Headquartered in Worcester, United States.
- What is American Antiquarian Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Antiquarian Society trustworthy?
- American Antiquarian Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Antiquarian Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042103652.
- What is American Antiquarian Society's website?
- http://www.americanantiquarian.org