Acoustical Society of America
To generate, disseminate, and promote the knowledge and practical applications of acoustics.
Acoustical Society of America at a glance
In short: Acoustical Society of America gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +108.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $27,452,602
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Acoustical Society of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of New Hampshire ($38K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Acoustical Society of America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $133K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire Durham, NH | Hunt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Meeting Support | $37,500 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | West Minority Fellowship | $30,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation Oxford, MS | Meeting Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,452,602 | $7,434,482 | $5,256,485 | $75,000 | 3 | $2,485,484 |
| 2023 | $24,259,331 | $7,980,400 | $6,335,370 | $36,000 | 2 | $2,288,972 |
| 2022 | $22,862,190 | $5,260,340 | $5,542,176 | $133,000 | 4 | $343,764 |
| 2021 | $27,852,210 | $5,622,240 | $5,197,171 | $68,553 | 1 | $1,083,179 |
| 2020 | $24,857,486 | $4,561,833 | $4,528,382 | $85,000 | 2 | $608,634 |
About Acoustical Society of America
Based on IRS filings
Acoustical Society of America is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Melville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Acoustical Society of America is led by Susan E. Fox, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan E. Fox
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$288K (2020) → $311K (2024)
Barbara G. Shinn-Cunningham
President-Elect & President
President-Elect → President-Elect & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Moran
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$216K (2020) → $229K (2024)
Stephen J. Lind
Standards Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$39K (2022) → $39K (2024)
James Lynch
Editor-In-Chief
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Nancy Blair-Deleon
Standards Manager
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Jolene Ehl
Administrative Assistant
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Judy R. Dubno
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vorlander
President-Elect
Council Member → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy B. Nelson
Council Member
Vice President & President Elect → President, 2022
President → Council Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly J. Benoit-Bird
Council Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Subha Maruvada
Council Member
Vice President → Council Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracianne B. Neilsen
Council Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micheal L. Dent
Council Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoi Heleni Michalopoulou
Council Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann R. Bradlow Vice President
Council Member
Elect & Vice President → Council Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Moss
Council Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Miksis-Olds
Council Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andone C. Lavery
Vice President-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew A. Piacsek
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan E. Dosso President
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne E. Boyce
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone M. Porter Vp-Elect
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Daniel Farrell (2020–2023) — Web Office Manager
- Former: David R. Dowling (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Elizabeth A. Bury (2020–2023) — Senior Managing Editor
- Former: Jennifer L. Cooper (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Michael R. McGovern (2020–2023) — Finance Director
- Former: Tyrone M. Porter (2020–2023) — Vice President-Elect
- Former: Joseph R. Gladden (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Maureen L. Stone (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Peggy B. Nelson President (2023) — May & Council Member · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Stan E. Dosso President-Elect (2023) — President
- Former: Subha Maruvada Vice President (2023) — May & Council Member · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Andrew C. Morrison (2020–2022) — Council Member
- Former: Bennett M. Brooks (2020–2022) — Council Member
- Former: Stan E. Dosso (2020–2022) — President - Elect
- Former: Ann R. Bradlow (2022) — Vice President - Elect
- Former: Brian C. Moore (2020–2021) — Council Member
- Former: Christopher J. Struck (2020–2021) — Standards Director
- Former: Diane Kewley-Port (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Michael L. Dent (2021) — Council Member
- Former: Lily M. Wang (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Michelle C. Vigeant (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Scott D. Sommerfield (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Victor W. Sparrow (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $311K, to Susan E Fox (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Acoustical Society of America
How much does Acoustical Society of America give each year?
Acoustical Society of America gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $36K across 2 grants.
What is Acoustical Society of America's typical grant size?
Acoustical Society of America's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Acoustical Society of America give grants?
Acoustical Society of America gives mostly in New Hampshire: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (40%) and Mississippi (10%).
Does Acoustical Society of America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Acoustical Society of America's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Acoustical Society of America?
Acoustical Society of America reported $27.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is Acoustical Society of America?
Acoustical Society of America is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Melville, NY. It holds $27.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Acoustical Society of America's EIN?
Acoustical Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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