EIN 36-2166945

American Economic Association (AEA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
91
Year formed
1923
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$13,970,615
2023
Total expenses
$14,184,266
2023
Total assets
$54,421,119
2023
Num. employees
91
2023

Program areas at AEA

The aea holds conferences and programs throughout the year including the annual meeting - where the aea in conjunction with 66 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, the ctree conference, csqiep mentoring conference and summer mentoring pipeline 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.
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
Co-Impact Philanthropic FundsSee Part Iv$290,000

Personnel at AEA

NameTitleCompensation
Peter L RousseauSecretary and Treasurer$345,952
Barbara FiserDirector of Finance and Administration$184,166
Elizabeth BraunsteinDirector of Publication Services$185,913
Gwyn LoftisConvention Manager$115,000
Jennifer FarabaughWebsite Manager$110,753
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for AEA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$290,100
Program services$11,268,244
Investment income and dividends$1,302,854
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,109,417
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,970,615

Form 990s for AEA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-27990View PDF
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $290,000 from Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds
December 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Social sciencesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyCommunity 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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