Modern Language Association of America
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.8M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-6.7% YoY
About Modern Language Association of America
Based on IRS filings
Modern Language Association of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $124K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Modern Language Association of America?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,819,138 | $38,860,827 | $23,074,737 |
| Revenue | $16,090,537 | $17,016,262 | $17,978,766 |
| Expenses | $16,190,270 | $15,887,076 | $15,998,826 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $124,138 | $94,619 | $2,989,545 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Humanities Alliance ($44,924).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HUMANITIES ALLIANCE WASHINGTON, DC | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $44,924 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDA EKOTTO | PRESIDENT (TO 1/2024) | 2 | — |
| DANA A WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| TINA LU | FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| HERMAN BEAVERS | SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| AMA BEMMA ADWETEWA-BADU | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENDA BRUEGGEMANN | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID DAMROSCH | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH MALDONADO-DEOLIVEIRA | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIN D GRAFF ZIVIN | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ESTHER ALLEN | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (TO 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| IFEOMA C KIDDOE NWANKWO | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IGNACIO SANCHEZ PRADO | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (TO 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| JAHAN RAMAZANI | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (TO 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| LEAH S MARCUS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA KARAKAYA | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (TO 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| LUNA REIS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARISA GALVEZ | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA COLESWORTHY | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (TO 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| RITA BERNICE DANDRIDGE | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMER MAHDY ALI | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (TO 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| STACEY LEE DONAHUE | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA RAMOS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAULA M KREBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $302,945 |
| TERRENCE CALLAGHAN | DIR. OF ADMIN. AND FIN. | 35 | $219,913 |
| MARY ONORATO | DIR. OF BIB. INFO. SVCS. | 35 | $172,981 |
| THANH TRINH | DIR. INFO SYSTEMS & CIO | 35 | $187,026 |
| ANGELA GIBSON | DIR. SCHOLARY COMM. | 35 | $174,200 |
| MICHAEL LIVOLSI | HEAD OF DATA DESIGN | 35 | $153,224 |
| ANNA S A CHANG | DIR. OF OUTREACH | 35 | $149,032 |
| JASON RHODY | DIR. MAPS | 35 | $176,163 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modern Language Association of America?
Modern Language Association of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $40.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Modern Language Association of America?
As of 2024, Modern Language Association of America holds $40.8M in total assets with $16.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Modern Language Association of America operate?
Modern Language Association of America has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Modern Language Association of America award?
In 2024, Modern Language Association of America awarded 1 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Modern Language Association of America's EIN?
Modern Language Association of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5253530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Modern Language Association of America's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
The Reich Family Charitable Trust
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$689K
Grants
1
Total Given
$453K
Launa Beuhler Foundation for
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$2K
Grants
4
Total Given
$20K
The Hilary Grace Foundation Inc
EAST AMHERST, NY
Assets
$126K
Grants
2
Total Given
$36K
Uw E J Madden Mem Open Hearts Club 10-214880
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$307K
Hindy's Foundation
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$142K
Grants
8
Total Given
$225K
Jeanne & Thomas Hardy Family Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$3K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Modern Language Association of America on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Modern Language Association of America to a real strategy.