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EIN 23-1627523

American Folklore Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Bloomington
State
Indiana
Year formed
1888
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
Description
American Folklore Society promotes, advances, stimulates, and encourages interest and research in the study of folklore. With funds raised, it provides programming, publications, policies, resources and professional development to further their mission to support the study of folklore and expressive cultural tradition for members and the general public.
Total revenues
$590,845
2023
Total expenses
$701,795
2023
Total assets
$1,059,650
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at American Folklore Society

The organization served the field with our annual conference, drawing nearly 800 folklorists, as well as several smaller convenings; through the publication of the Journal of American Folklore and other publications of AFS sections; web publications of various best practice documents and white papers; the awarding of annual prizes, travel stipends, and honors in our field; and consultation across the field on various programs and initiatives. Our activities continue to support the membership and the field in broad ways that underscore the continued need for stewardship in scholarship and practice in the folk and traditional arts.

Who funds American Folklore Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$62

Personnel at American Folklore Society

NameTitleCompensation
Jessica TurnerExecutive Director$84,459
Meredith McGriffDirector of Membership and Information Systems
Rosalind V. Rini LarsonAnnual Meeting and Programs Director
Amy E. SkillmanPresident$0
Marilyn WhiteImmediate Past President$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for American Folklore Society

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$323,798
Program services$255,230
Investment income and dividends$11,817
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$590,845

Form 990s for American Folklore Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-12990View PDF
2022-082023-11-14990View PDF
2021-082023-08-01990View PDF
2020-082022-09-07990View PDF
2019-082020-10-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Columbus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
800 E Third St
Bloomington, IN 47405
Metro area
Bloomington, IN
County
Monroe County, IN
Website URL
americanfolkloresociety.org/about/board/ 
Phone
(812) 856-2379
IRS details
EIN
23-1627523
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1888
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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