Institute for Aegean Prehistory
The Institute for Aegean Prehistory (INSTAP) is a private operating foundation established in 1983 and headquartered in New York, New York. The organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the primary mission of supporting archaeological research and education focused on the Aegean region. INSTAP operates with a team of 15 employees and maintains offices in New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.3M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-20.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
-39.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
+31.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
INSTAP's goal is to promote knowledge of the Aegean region and support archaeological fieldwork and research spanning the chronological period from the Paleolithic through the 8th century B.C. (to the First Olympiad in 776 BC).
The organization's primary program areas include:
- Excavation Projects and Field Surveys: Supporting archaeological fieldwork in Greece and the Mediterranean
- Scientific Analysis: Funding the study and research of archaeological artifacts and assemblages
- Conservation: Supporting the conservation of archaeological sites and materials
- Academic Publishing: Through INSTAP Academic Press, publishing primary source material from archaeological excavations and individual studies of prehistoric periods
- Conferences and Symposia: Subsidizing academic conferences and symposia related to interactions among Aegean, ancient Near Eastern, and Egyptian civilizations
- Research Facilities: Operating the Study Center for East Crete, which provides research facilities and collects fees from educators and researchers to support scientific and educational goals
Grantmaking
INSTAP has awarded more than 3,000 grants to individual scholars and organizations from more than 15 countries. The organization provides opportunities for persons to study Aegean prehistory with the expectation of research publication under the direct supervision of the institute.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
INSTAP's geographic focus is the Aegean region and the Mediterranean, with particular emphasis on Greece. The organization maintains the Study Center for East Crete, which serves as a physical base for research activities in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Institute for Aegean Prehistory (Main Organization)
- Total Assets (2024): $44,262,464
- Total Revenues (2024): $1,434,972
- Total Expenses (2024): $4,195,649
- Employees: 15
Institute for Aegean Prehistory Study Center for East Crete
- Total Assets (2024): $754,441
- Total Revenues (2024): $1,258,831
- Total Expenses (2024): $1,166,968
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,262,464 | $44,103,710 | $42,432,801 |
| Revenue | $1,434,972 | $6,450,292 | $6,586,978 |
| Expenses | $4,195,649 | $4,782,835 | $5,023,682 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,182,478 | $2,784,002 | $3,141,617 |
| Net Investment Income | $863,940 | $3,732,641 | $6,000,328 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Instap Study Center for East Crete ($1,176,899), University of Pennsylvania ($97,202), Maria Vlazaki ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELEFTHERIA ALMASIDOU | SCEC LIBRARIAN FELLOW | $21,000 |
| CARLY HENKEL | SCEC LIBRARIAN FELLOW | $7,000 |
| INSTAP STUDY CENTER FOR EAST CRETE | GENERAL OPERATIONS, VARIOUS PROJECTS | $1,176,899 |
| MARIA VLAZAKI | EXCAVATION: MINOAN KYDONIA EXCAVATIONS | $30,000 |
| PETER FISCHER | EXCAVATION: APPR: HALA SULTAN TEKKE | $10,000 |
| SHARON R STOCKER CINCINNATI, OH | EXCAVATION: PYLOS | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | TEACHING | $97,202 |
| UNIVERSITA CA FOSCARI VENEZIA | PUBLICATION PREPARATION: POST DOCTORAL | $5,838 |
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON | SURVEY: APPR: KNOSSOS URBAN LANDSCAPE | $5,500 |
| FRITZ BLAKOLMER | PUBLICATION PREPARATION: PAX MINOICA REVISTED | $7,762 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Malcolm H. Wiener: Founder, Vice President/Director. An Aegean prehistorian, retired financial trader, and philanthropist who founded the Millburn Corporation, Millburn Ridgefield Corporation, CommInVest, and ShareInVest. He is a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and received the Ring of Honour of the Academy of Sciences and Literature in Mainz.
- Philip Betancourt: President/Director
- Jeffrey Soles: Director
- Tom Brogan: Executive Director and Trustee
- Susan Ferrence: Director
- Gregg Buckbinder: Secretary/Treasurer/Director
- Harvey Beker: Director
- Henry Davis: Director
- Floyd McCoy: Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY SOLES | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| MALCOLM H WIENER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $23,498 |
| SUSAN FERRENCE | VP/TRUSTEE | 40 | $118,350 |
| PHILIP BETANCOURT | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| GREGG BUCKBINDER | SECRETARY & TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| THOMAS BROGAN | EXECUTOR DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 5 | $9,749 |
| HARVEY BEKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HENRY DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE FORD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT KOEHL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FLOYD MCCOY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Institute for Aegean Prehistory fund?
INSTAP's goal is to promote knowledge of the Aegean region and support archaeological fieldwork and research spanning the chronological period from the Paleolithic through the 8th century B.C. (to the First Olympiad in 776 BC). The organization's primary program areas include: • **Excavation Projects and Field Surveys**: Supporting archaeological fieldwork in Greece and the Mediterranean • **Scientific Analysis**: Funding the study and research of archaeological artifacts and assemblages • **Co…
How do I apply for a grant from Institute for Aegean Prehistory?
INSTAP has awarded more than 3,000 grants to individual scholars and organizations from more than 15 countries. The organization provides opportunities for persons to study Aegean prehistory with the expectation of research publication under the direct supervision of the institute.
Where does Institute for Aegean Prehistory make grants?
INSTAP's geographic focus is the Aegean region and the Mediterranean, with particular emphasis on Greece. The organization maintains the Study Center for East Crete, which serves as a physical base for research activities in the region.
What size grants does Institute for Aegean Prehistory award?
In 2024, Institute for Aegean Prehistory awarded 20 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $74K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Institute for Aegean Prehistory's EIN?
Institute for Aegean Prehistory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3137391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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