American Society of Overseas Research
Asor, founded in 1900, is an international organization whose mission is to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the …
American Society Of Overseas
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ASOR's mission is to support the study of the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world.
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Mission
Asor, founded in 1900, is an international organization whose mission is to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the near east and wider mediterranean, from the earliest times by: fostering original research, exploration and archaeological fieldwork; encouraging scholarship in the region's languages, texts, traditions, and histories; disseminating research results and conclusions in a timely manner, through a robust publication program, annual meetings and other venues; adhering to the highest ethical standards of scholarship and public discourse; upholding the highest academic standards in interdisciplinary research and teaching; promoting educational opportunities for undergraduates and graduates in institutions of higher education around the world; developing engaging programs of outreach for the general public; supporting and participating in efforts to protect, preserve, and present to the public the historic and
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Society of Overseas Research has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1935, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 8,275 social services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% 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 (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 Society of Overseas Research is a registered social services nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1935 and has been operating for 91 years. Its EIN is 231352617. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Society of Overseas Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352617. 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 Society of Overseas Research 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 78% 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 Society of Overseas Research is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1935 and has been active for 91 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Society of Overseas Research has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Society of Overseas Research is classified as a Social Services 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Society of Overseas Research. 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 Society of Overseas Research 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 78% 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.
ASOR's mission is to support the study of the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world. American Society of Overseas Research is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1935.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Society of Overseas Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Society of Overseas Research is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352617, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OVERSEAS RESEARCH 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 115 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 · 1935
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Society of Overseas Research
- What is American Society of Overseas Research?
- American Society of Overseas Research is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. ASOR's mission is to support the study of the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world.
- When was American Society of Overseas Research founded?
- American Society of Overseas Research was founded in 1935.
- Who leads American Society of Overseas Research?
- Andrew Vaughn serves as Executive Director.
- Where is American Society of Overseas Research located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, United States.
- What is American Society of Overseas Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Society of Overseas Research trustworthy?
- American Society of Overseas Research 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 Society of Overseas Research's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231352617.
- What is American Society of Overseas Research's website?
- http://www.asor.org