TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF MANUSCRIPTS AND DOCUMENTS; TO STIMULATE AND AID COLLECTORS IN THEIR VARIOUS COLLECTING SPECIALTIES; TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE AMONG COLLECTORS, SCHOLARS, DEALERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$394K
+133.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About The Manuscript Society
Based on IRS filings
The Manuscript Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in SURFSIDE, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $394K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $393,520 | $168,822 | $167,489 |
| Revenue | $311,473 | — | — |
| Expenses | $129,220 | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,483 | — | — |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Manuscript Society
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Princeton University Sponsored Research Accounting ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY SPONSORED RESEARCH ACCOUNTING PRINCETON, NJ | TO PROVIDE A STUDENT FUNDS FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH IN RELEVANT MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS NEEDED TO COMPLETE AN ADVANCED DEGREE. | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN HOWELL MYERS | PAST PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DAN HAMELBURG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SNYDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VERNON R MORRIS JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GERALD GAIDMORE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SCOTT MUBARAK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGE SNOOK JR | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BEVERLY HILL | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SCOTT PETERSEN | PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DOUGLAS ROHRMAN | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BARTON SMITH | PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| EDWARD BOMSEY | PAST PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| ROBERT HOPPER | PAST PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| ALLEN OTTENS | PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ANTHONY LOSCALZO | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| PETER KLARNET | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JAMES WEST | PRESIDENT | 13 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manuscript Society?
The Manuscript Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in SURFSIDE, FL. It holds $394K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Manuscript Society?
As of 2024, The Manuscript Society holds $394K in total assets with $311K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does The Manuscript Society operate?
The Manuscript Society has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does The Manuscript Society award?
In 2024, The Manuscript Society awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Manuscript Society's EIN?
The Manuscript Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6115416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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