EIN 36-2166945

American Economic Association (AEA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
96
Year formed
1923
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Established in 1885, the American Economic Association (AEA) is a, non-partisan, scholarly association dedicated to the discussion and publication of economics research.
Total revenues
$13,513,020
2022
Total expenses
$11,974,361
2022
Total assets
$48,741,206
2022
Num. employees
96
2022

Program areas at AEA

The aea holds conferences and programs throughout the year including the annual meeting - where the aea in conjunction with 64 associations in related disciplines known as the allied social sciences associations (assa), holds a three-day meeting each january to present papers on general economics topics. Other conference/workshops held include the aea summer program, continuing education conference, cement workshops, educate and the ctree conference.
Publishing of "American Economic review," "journal of Economic literature," "journal of Economic perspectives," "aej:economic policy," "aej:applied economics," "aej:macroeconomics," "aej:microeconomics and "aer: insights." Approximately 20,000 members and subscribers served.
Production and maintenance of "econlit" - a database of Economic papers, articles, etc from top Economic sources which can be used for research.
Committees includes program committees to address specific issues in the economics field to support the operations of the aea (i.e., executive, nominating).
Joe network - one site targeted to the comprehensive needs of participants in the annual Economic job market cycle. Companies and universities advertise job openings. The network also automates the repetitive activities of participants in the economics job market cycle including employers, candidates and faculty letter writers.
Rct registry - a study registry for randomized controlled trials in economics.
Website content and communications.
Support of other Economic field organizations.

Who funds American Economic Association (AEA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alfred P Sloan FoundationTo Reduce the Financial Burden of Participating in A Mentoring Workshop for Women and Non-Binary PH.D. Students in Economics$49,735

Personnel at AEA

NameTitleCompensation
Peter L. RousseauSecretary - Treasurer$320,877
Barbara FiserDirector of Finance and Administration$176,453
Elizabeth BraunsteinDirector of Publication Services$177,060
Gwyn LoftisConvention Manager$110,705
Jennifer FarabaughWebsite Manager$107,528
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for AEA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$628,017
Program services$10,943,006
Investment income and dividends$1,196,309
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$745,688
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,513,020

Form 990s for AEA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122020-01-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $49,735 from Alfred P Sloan Foundation
November 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Social sciencesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2014 Broadway 305
Nashville, TN 37203
Metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
County
Davidson County, TN
Website URL
aeaweb.org/ 
Phone
(615) 322-2595
Facebook page
AEAjournals 
Twitter profile
@aeajournals 
IRS details
EIN
36-2166945
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1923
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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