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American Historical Association

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 53-0217487 Website

THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR THE DISCIPLINE AND PROMOTES THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HISTORICAL THINKING IN PUBLIC LIFE. THE ASSOCIATION DEFENDS ACADEMIC FREEDOM, DEVELOPS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND TEACHING, FACILITATES INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION, AND HELPS TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE WORK OF HISTORIANS.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.2M

+6.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$38K

-94.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

-96.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+40.9% YoY

About American Historical Association

Based on IRS filings

American Historical Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $609K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

27states
+19 more states

Cities

AimesAlbanyAllendaleAnn ArborAtlantaAuburnAustinBaltimoreBarreBerkeleyBostonBrevardBuffaloCharlotteCharlottesvilleChicagoChickamaugaCincinnatiCold SpringCollege Station

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$3M$5M$7M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$11,185,086$10,534,518$10,887,986
Revenue$4,834,406$4,230,221$5,841,306
Expenses$4,577,215$5,095,672$6,175,450
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$608,501$230,480$718,143
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$463K$927K$1M$2M22 grants20202 grants202111 grants202249 grants202326 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE…$38K

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

67<$50K19$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

49 open opportunities from American Historical Association

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Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include National Council for the Social Studies ($37,959).

RecipientPurposeAmount
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES SILVER SPRING, MDSHARP SUBGRANT$37,959

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

JAMES GROSSMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$278KDANA SCHAFFERDEPUTY DIRECTOR$116K

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BEN VINSONPRESIDENT1
SUZANNE MARCHANDPRESIDENT ELECT1
THAVOLIA GLYMPHIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT1
ANNE HYDEVICE PRESIDENT - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION1
WILLIAM THOMASVICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH DIVISION1
SERENA ZABIN FROM 125VICE PRESIDENT - TEACHING DIVISION1
EDWARD MUIR THRU 125IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT1
KATHLEEN HILLIARD THRU 125VICE PRESIDENT - TEACHING DIVISION1
KRISTIN O'BRASSILL-KULFANCOUNCIL MEMBER1
TONY FRAZIERCOUNCIL MEMBER1
JANA LIPMANCOUNCIL MEMBER1
ERIN GREENWALDCOUNCIL MEMBER1
JENNIFER BANIEWICZCOUNCIL MEMBER1
CHARLES ZAPPIACOUNCIL MEMBER1
PRAGYA KAULCOUNCIL MEMBER1
JENNIFER MCNABBCOUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/25)1
CEMIL AYDINCOUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/25)1
EDWARD COHNCOUNCIL MEMBER (FROM 1/25)1
LAURA HOSTETLERCOUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/25)1
SANDRA GREENECOUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/25)1
KAREN MARREROCOUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 1/25)1
JAMES GROSSMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR35$277,571
DANA SCHAFFERDEPUTY DIRECTOR35$116,413
WILL WESCHLERTREASURER1
MARK BRADLEYAMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW EDITOR1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Historical Association?

American Historical Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $11.2M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is American Historical Association?

As of 2025, American Historical Association holds $11.2M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $38K in 2025.

Where does American Historical Association operate?

American Historical Association has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia.

What size grants does American Historical Association award?

In 2025, American Historical Association awarded 1 grants totaling $38K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is American Historical Association's EIN?

American Historical Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0217487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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