The Manuscript Society
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.
The Manuscript Society at a glance
In short: The Manuscript Society gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $393,520
- +133.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Manuscript Society
- Next open deadline
- February 14, 2027 (Richard Maass Research Grant)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Manuscript Society
Who The Manuscript Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Princeton University Sponsored Research Accounting ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393,520 | $311,473 | $129,220 | $5,000 | 1 | $1,483 |
| 2023 | $168,822 | $135,895 | $137,339 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $167,489 | $120,090 | $128,865 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $193,956 | $99,100 | $80,536 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $166,992 | $98,208 | $97,845 | — | — | — |
About The Manuscript Society
Based on IRS filings
The Manuscript Society is a public charity 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 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Manuscript Society is led by James West, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James West
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hamelburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vernon R. Morris Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Snook Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Gaidmore
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mubarak
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Loscalzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Rohrman
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Howell Myers
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Klarnet
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barton Smith
Past President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Petersen
Past President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Ottens
Past President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Hill
Past President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Bomsey
Past President
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hopper
Past President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carolyn Sung (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Carrie M. Stanny (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dianne Garrett Powell (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Herbert Rubin (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard R. Ellis (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Shirley Sands (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Stuart Embury (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alfred Lemmon (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Kathenes (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 The Manuscript Society
How much does The Manuscript Society give each year?
The Manuscript Society gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Manuscript Society?
The Manuscript Society reported $394K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $311K.
What is The Manuscript Society?
The Manuscript Society is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Surfside, FL. It holds $394K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Manuscript Society operate?
The Manuscript Society has awarded grants in New Jersey.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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