AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2300 CLARENDON BOULEVARD, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-3398

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

ADY ARGUELLES-SABATIER, 2300 CLARENDON BOULEVARD 210, ARLINGTON, VA 22201

Signed the 990

ADY ARGUELLES-SABATIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(703) 528-1902

Website

AMERICANANTHRO.ORG

Return prepared by

WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

TO ADVANCE ANTHROPOLOGY AS THE SCIENCE THAT STUDIES HUMANKIND IN ALL ITS ASPECTS, THROUGH ARCHEOLOGICAL, BIOLOGICAL, ETHNOLOGICAL, AND LINGUISTIC RESEARCH; AND TO FURTHER THE PROFESSIONAL INTEREST OF AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGIST, INCLUDING THE DISSEMINATION OF ANTHROPOLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND ITS USE TO SOLVE HUMAN PROBLEMS.

Program accomplishments

• SECTIONS - THE ASSOCIATION HAS 38 SECTIONS REPRESENTING DISCIPLINES, AFFINITIES AND INTERESTS WITHIN THE ANTHROPOLOGY COMMUNITY.
  Expenses $1,112,604 · grants $155,785
• ANNUAL MEETING - THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING IS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS IN THE WORLD WITH MORE THAN 4,000 PARTICIPANTS. THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT SCHOLARLY PAPERS AND RESEARCH AT MORE THAN 800 SCHOLARLY SESSIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE PAPER SESSIONS, THERE ARE DISCUSSION, POSTER SESSIONS, PUBLIC POLICY FORUMS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, A CAREERS EXPOSITION, AND AN EXHIBITION WITH OVER 50 BOOTHS. THE 2025 MEETING WITH HELD IN NEW ORLEANS, LA.
  Expenses $1,076,806 · revenue $1,567,243
• MEMBERSHIP - THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT PROVIDES CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT TO MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS, DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS, AND COORDINATES THE MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS.
  Expenses $462,222 · revenue $1,157,471
• PUBLICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION ADVANCES ITS CORE GOALS OF FURTHERING THE PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS, DISSEMINATING ANTHROPOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND ITS USES TO ADDRESS HUMAN PROBLEMS, PROMOTING THE ENTIRE FIELD OF ANTHROPOLOGY IN ALL ITS DIVERSITY, AND REPRESENTING THE DISCIPLINE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS THROUGH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ITS PUBLISHING PROGRAM WITH OVER 20 TITLES PUBLISHED IN PRINT AND ONLINE. THE ASSOCIATION IS THE LARGEST SINGLE PUBLISHER OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL JOURNALS IN THE WORLD THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH WILEY PERIODICALS INC. JOURNAL CONTENT IS MADE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT TO THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS.
  Expenses $440,062 · revenue $22,237
• COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS - THE OUTREACH ARM OF THE AAA, COORDINATING EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE ANTHROPOLOGY COMMUNITY TO CONGRESS AND FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES, NGO'S, AND HUMANITIES-BASED PROFESSIONAL AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. IN ADDITION, THIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES RESEARCH AND RESPONSE SUPPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP ON MATTERS OF POLICY AFFECTING ANTHROPOLOGY.
  Expenses $297,570 · grants $216
• PUBLIC EDUCATION - THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS THE MEMBERSHIP IN IDENTIFYING ISSUES WITHIN THE PUBLIC ARENA THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE APPLICATION OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF SOCIETY.
  Expenses $213,134

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

53-0246691

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1950

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Social science (V21C)

Assets (IRS master file)

$18,180,422

Income (IRS master file)

$7,568,754

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 53-0246691).

Questions about AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION is 53-0246691.

Is AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.

Are donations to AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ADY ARGUELLES-SABATIER.

Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $333,618 (ADY ARGUELLES-SABATIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,107,366, expenses of $5,588,873 and total assets of $18,180,422 at year end.

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