AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
AI Summary
The American Antiquarian Society is a national research library dedicated to cultivating a deeper understanding of the American past through its extensive collection of printed and manuscript sources, covering early European settlement through 1900. With an operating budget of $7.2 million and total revenue of $7.8 million, it supports a diverse community of scholars, students, artists, and the general public through inclusive programs and scholarship support. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, with significant contributions from funders such as Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc.
Mission Statement
THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY CULTIVATES A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN PAST, GROUNDED IN ITS EVER-GROWING COLLECTION OF PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT SOURCES. AS A NATIONAL RESEARCH LIBRARY, AAS COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND MAKES AVAILABLE FOR STUDY THE RECORD OF WHAT IS NOW THE UNITED STATES FROM EARLY EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT THROUGH 1900. AS A LEARNED SOCIETY, AAS FOSTERS A BROAD COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY THROUGH INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS AND GENEROUS SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIP. OUR AUDIENCES INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARS, PRE-COLLEGIATE, UNDERGRADUATE, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND WRITERS, GENEALOGISTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Cause Areas
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Libraries
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY’s budget?
In 2024, AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY reported an annual operating budget of around $6.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY support?
AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY supports work in Libraries.
Where does AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY operate?
AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY is headquartered in WORCESTER, MA.
Who funded AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY recently?
In 2025, AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY received grants from PAINE CHARITABLE TRUST UA, THE DIANA KORZENIK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and CENTER FOR EXPANDING LEADERSHIP AND OPPORTUNITY INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY received in 2024?
The largest grant to AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY in 2024 exceeds $750 thousand.