Journal of the History of Ideas Inc
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $65K.
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc at a glance
In short: Journal of the History of Ideas Inc gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $2,150
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,287,704
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Journal of the History of Ideas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,287,704 | $229,820 | $126,052 | $10,750 | 5 | $103,423 | $64,747 |
| 2023 | $2,188,463 | $302,012 | $282,040 | — | — | — | $164,456 |
| 2022 | $1,915,399 | $305,133 | $267,264 | — | — | — | $162,201 |
| 2021 | $2,529,212 | $146,727 | $216,982 | — | — | — | $32,057 |
| 2020 | $2,276,675 | $143,825 | $197,265 | — | — | — | $20,506 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc is led by Warren Breckman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren Breckman
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adom Getachew
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Megill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Grafton
Director
Executive Editor → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary J. Nederman
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Harris Sacks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryanne C. Horowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Cassedy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Connell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Chaplin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Blair
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann E. Moyer
Executive Editor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Colish
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin J. Burke
Executive Editor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Carhart
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanos Geroulanos
Executive Editor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Wyatt
Executive Editor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manan Ahmed
Executive Editor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Smith
Executive Editor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Norton
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily Grosholz (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Journal of the History of Ideas Inc
How much does Journal of the History of Ideas Inc give each year?
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Journal of the History of Ideas Inc's typical grant size?
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,150, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Journal of the History of Ideas Inc give grants?
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc's top state is Ohio, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Maryland (7%).
Does Journal of the History of Ideas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Journal of the History of Ideas Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Honorarium" (3 grants).
How large is Journal of the History of Ideas Inc?
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What is Journal of the History of Ideas Inc?
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Journal of the History of Ideas Inc's EIN?
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6135471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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