International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newbury Park, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $478K in total assets.
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies at a glance
- Total assets
- $477,801
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $167,965
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $167,566
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $49K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | To support the Department of Archaeology's work on the Archaeological Survey of the Middle Khabur, Syria as described in a grant application. This continues the work done at the Tel Siyada site by IIMAS in 1986-87. | $49,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $477,801 | $167,965 | $167,566 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $477,402 | $171,717 | $207,079 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $512,764 | $150,725 | $303,338 | $49,000 | 1 | $1,727 |
| 2022 | $665,377 | $858,998 | $254,768 | $42,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $61,147 | $87,026 | $56,130 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies is led by W Jack Kessler, Chairman of Board of Trustees on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W Jack Kessler
Chairman of Board of Trustees
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Woram
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernestine S Elster
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giorgio Buccellati
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Kelly-Buccellati
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Sheen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Kessler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Federico Buccellati (2021–2024) — Deputy Director
- Former: Charles W Steinmetz (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies
How large is International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies?
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies reported $478K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What is International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies?
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newbury Park, CA. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies operate?
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies's EIN?
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3217524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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