SAA EMPOWERS ITS MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND HUMANITY'S PAST THROUGH ETHICALLY-BASED SCIENTIFIC AND HUMANISTIC INVESTIGATION, TO PROMOTE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION AND EDUCATION, TO CREATE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE PROFESSION AND DESCENDANT COMMUNITIES, AND TO ASSIST PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+5.2% YoY
Revenue
$4.1M
+55.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
+261.1% YoY
Expenses
$3.0M
+36.8% YoY
About Society for American Archaeology
Based on IRS filings
Society for American Archaeology is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,383,184 | $11,770,076 | $10,250,517 |
| Revenue | $4,080,573 | $2,629,634 | $2,977,650 |
| Expenses | $2,973,631 | $2,173,200 | $2,247,814 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,247,123 | $345,331 | $412,161 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Society for American Archaeology
Bertha Parker Cody Award for Native American Women Grant
SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Amount
Up to US $6,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archaeology Grant
SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas
SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA MARIE PRENTISS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BARBARA J ROTH | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER DORE RPA | PRESIDENT-ELECT (JOINED APRIL 2024) | 5 | — |
| DAN SANDWEISS | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| DESIREE R MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JERRY HOWARD PHD RPA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KENNETH E SASSAMAN PHD | DIRECTOR (JOINED APRIL 2024) | 2 | — |
| KIMBERLY REDMAN | TREASURER (TERM ENDED APRIL 2024) | 5 | — |
| KURT E DONGOSKE MA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARCELA SEPULVEDA PHD | DIRECTOR (JOINED APRIL 2024) | 2 | — |
| MARIA A GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED APRIL 2024) | 2 | — |
| PAOLA A SCHIAPPACASSE | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED APRIL 2024) | 2 | — |
| REYMUNDO TONY CHAPA MA RPA | TREASURER-ELECT ( JOINED APRIL 2024) | 5 | — |
| S TERRY CHILDS RPA | SECRETARY-ELECT (JOINED APRIL 2024) | 2 | — |
| OONA SCHMID | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $177,041 |
| CARLA FRENCH | SR. MANAGER, MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $110,088 |
| CHENG ZHANG | SENIOR MANAGER, INFORMATION SERVICES | 40 | $118,852 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Society for American Archaeology?
Society for American Archaeology is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Society for American Archaeology?
As of 2024, Society for American Archaeology holds $12.4M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Society for American Archaeology operate?
Society for American Archaeology has awarded grants in Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts.
What is Society for American Archaeology's EIN?
Society for American Archaeology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6046203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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