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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Mission
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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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Antiquarian Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1812, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 150 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Antiquarian Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042103652. 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 Antiquarian Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Antiquarian Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Antiquarian Society 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
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 an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1812.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 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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UW History Professor Elected to American Antiquarian Society - University of Wyoming
UIC historian Jane Rhodes elected to the American Antiquarian Society - UIC today
West Liberty University Professor of Art Brian Fencl Named Fellow at the American Antiquarian Society - West Liberty University
For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society - Worcester Telegram
Professor Rachel Miller Elected to Prestigious American Antiquarian Society - The College of Idaho
Charting new routes through the past: Daniel Arbino joins American Antiquarian Society - University of Miami News
Gardner named to American Antiquarian Society - Newsroom - Saginaw Valley State University
Connell Sanders: 'Book-worming' my way into the American Antiquarian Society - Worcester Magazine
UCI historian elected to the American Antiquarian Society - UCI School of Humanities
American Antiquarian Society - National Endowment for the Humanities (.gov)
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 150 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 150 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 · 1812
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, MA, United States.
- What is American Antiquarian Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Antiquarian Society trustworthy?
- American Antiquarian Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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