American Political Science Association
The leading professional organization for the study of political science.
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Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association (APSA) serves 11,000+ members globally. Join APSA for leading research, professional growth, and a diverse political science community.
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Mission
The leading professional organization for the study of political science.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show American Political Science Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1951, 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 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% 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 (5 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 Political Science Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 530200001. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 201 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Political Science Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530200001. 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 Political Science Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
American Political Science Association is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Political Science Association has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 Political Science 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 $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 201 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Political Science 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 Political Science 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 85% 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.
Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association (APSA) serves 11,000+ members globally. Join APSA for leading research, professional growth, and a diverse political science community. American Political Science Association is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Political Science Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530200001, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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 POLITICAL SCIENCE 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Joseph LaPalombara, comparative political scientist and leading American scholar of Italy - YaleNews
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 APSA-Sponsored Congressional Fellows - - Political Science Now
Sofia Elverdin Selected as Co-Recipient of the Best Dissertation Prize From the American Political Science Association’s Women, Gender and Politics Section - Washington and Lee University
Political scientist Daniel Smith recognized for scholarly contributions - CLAS News
Political science association honors public policy professor - Inside UCR
Alumni Ronay Bakan Wins Multiple Dissertation Awards from the American Political Science Association - Johns Hopkins University
Political scientist Daniel Smith recognized for scholarly contributions - University of Florida
The American Political Science Review During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Unfinished Revolution: Social Movements, Freedom Struggles, and American Democratic Development - Political Science Now
Remembering Gerald M. Pomper, Longtime Distinguished American Political Science Scholar - Rutgers University
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 201 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
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 201 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 · 1951
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Political Science Association
- What is American Political Science Association?
- American Political Science Association is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association (APSA) serves 11,000+ members globally. Join APSA for leading research, professional growth, and a diverse political science community.
- When was American Political Science Association founded?
- American Political Science Association was founded in 1951.
- Who leads American Political Science Association?
- Kimberly A Mealy serves as Executive Director.
- Where is American Political Science Association located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is American Political Science Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Political Science Association trustworthy?
- American Political Science Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Political Science Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530200001.
- What is American Political Science Association's website?
- http://www.apsanet.org