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THE AMERICAN-SCOTTISH FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 237007452 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · americanscottishfoundation.com
revenue
$694K
expenses
$509K
net assets
$176K
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
54%
mission · from form 990

To strengthen and support the future of the Scottish American community, its heritage and cultural legacy through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational and business activities.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American-Scottish Foundation Inc strengthens ties between Scotland and the United States by promoting Scottish heritage and culture through events like Burns Night and Tartan Week. It serves the Scottish-American community through cultural programming, awards, and public celebrations in New York and Washington, D.C. The organization honors notable figures in the Scottish diaspora and supports educational and social initiatives tied to Scottish identity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $69K
    BURNS NIGHT INTRODUCES ATTENDEES TO THE GENIUS OF SCOTTISH POET, ROBERT BURNS. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO SHARE THE SOCIAL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP AND PRIVATE GUESTS.
  2. #2 $21K
    TARTAN WEEK RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES, THROUGH READINGS AND MUSIC, THE DECLARATION OF ARBROATH. TARTAN DAY CELEBRATES THE RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY SCOTTISH-AMERICANS TO THE UNITED STATES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Burns Night
Annual event celebrating the life and poetry of Robert Burns through social gatherings, readings, and cultural programming for members and guests
Tartan Week
Annual celebration recognizing the Declaration of Arbroath and Scottish-American contributions through public events, readings, and music
Wallace Award
Honors individuals for outstanding contributions to Scotland and international relations, presented during Tartan Day events in Washington, D.C. and New York
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Historical and Genealogical Research 2 activities
    • Conducting research and development for heritage initiatives
      Conducts research and development for the “Scots Who Built New York's Landmarks” initiative and provides advisory support for related projects such as the Hamilton Garden at St. Nicholas Park.
    • Preserving organizational and founder archives
      Deeded a collection of letters, photographs, manuscripts, books, and documents related to its founders, Lord and Lady Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton, to preserve the organization’s historical legacy.
  • Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 2 activities
    • Hosting Tartan Week and Tartan Day events
      Organizes and hosts annual Tartan Week and Tartan Day events, including parades, observances, supper clubs, and performances on Fountain Terrace, to commemorate the Declaration of Arbroath and celebrate Scottish-American contributions.
    • Supporting Scottish heritage and diaspora development
      Provides advisory and organizational support for diaspora engagement through participation in the National Tartan Day New York Committee, the Scottish Coalition USA, and the Lord Malcolm Douglas Hamilton Bursary Advisory Committee.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Co-founding and organizing the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC)
      Co-founded and organizes the annual SNACC conference to bring together Scottish heritage organizations, clans, and groups to share best practices and ideas, including hosting the 21st annual event in 2023.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Developing and publishing walking tour maps
      Developed and launched walking tour maps focused on Lower Manhattan and Midtown East & West as part of 'The Scots Who Built New York' series to highlight Scottish contributions to New York City architecture.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding designated charitable projects
      Designates and channels donations to specific charitable projects including Kids Operating Room, The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, the Guards Museum, and Glasgow Hospice, enabling tax-deductible giving by U.S. donors.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing Burns Night events
      Hosts annual Burns Night celebrations featuring traditional food, music, dancing, and performances to engage members and guests in Scottish culture, including the 25th annual gala in 2020.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Organizing and promoting concerts and musical events
      Organizes and promotes community concerts, including lunchtime events at Bryant Park and performances by international groups such as the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing cultural events and performances
      Organizes and hosts a range of cultural events including the Crown to Catwalk event, Sunset Pimm’s, Garden Party, Wallace Award, and performances such as the Scottish Ballet at Lincoln Center to promote Scottish arts and heritage.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing educational and environmental programs
      Runs educational programs for youth, collaborated on the restoration of the John Muir Nature Trail, and organized environmental conferences to promote conservation and innovation.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Producing cultural and educational content
      Produces the bi-weekly “ScotsInUS” podcast and hosts monthly live-streamed “Sounds from Scotland” concerts to share Scottish music, stories, and cultural content with a broad audience.
  • Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
    • Providing member benefits and partnerships
      Offers members exclusive discounts, special privileges, and reciprocal memberships through partnerships with Harney & Sons, Brooks Brothers, The Scotland Shop, The Scottish Grocer, The Caledonian Club, and other businesses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$694K
Contributions & grants$681K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$509K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising29%
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$39K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$399K
Cash$226K
Investments$0
Liabilities$224K
Net assets$176K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CAMILLA HELLMAN PRESIDENT 35 $48K
board members · 10
  • BRIAN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • CHELSEA CHATEAUVERT — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DISI — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH DE FOREST SCOTT — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN KINNEAR — VICE CHAIR
  • KENNETH DONNELLY — CHAIRMAN
  • MICHAEL A REID — DIRECTOR
  • OLIVIA McLAREN — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT THOMPSON — TREASURER
  • WENDY McEWAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 51

Who they work with

  • 59E59 Theaters Partner — Provides membership benefits to ASF members.
  • Brooks Brothers Partner — Offers special privileges and discounts to ASF members through a co-branded membership card.
  • CASSOC Partner — Co-organizer of the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC).
  • CASSOC Partner — Founding member of the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC) alongside the American Scottish Foundation.
  • COSCA Partner — Co-organizer of the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC).
  • COSCA Partner — Founding member of the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC) alongside the American Scottish Foundation.
  • Chicago Scots Partner — Co-founded the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC) with the American Scottish Foundation.
  • Clan Scott Partner — Collaborates with Clan Scott through shared heritage initiatives and scholarship programs.
  • Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA) Network — Member organization working with COSCA to promote Scottish heritage in the U.S.
  • Edinburgh Whisky Academy Partner — Offers a 15% discount to ASF members on online and in-person courses.
  • Fitzpatrick Hotel Manhattan Partner — Offers special rates and privileges to ASF members.
  • Friends of Van Cortlandt Park Partner — Partnered with the American-Scottish Foundation to restore and extend the John Muir Nature Trail.
  • Fringe Edinburgh Partner — Provides membership benefits to ASF members.
  • Guards Museum Partner — Partner organization supported through a designated giving project focused on museum restoration and preservation.
  • Guards Museum Partner — Works with the Guards Museum to support the restoration and preservation of the museum as a designated project.
  • Harney & Sons Fine Teas Partner — Partnered with ASF to create and launch two Scottish-themed tea blends and gift sets.
  • Harneys Teas Partner — Offers a 10% discount to ASF members on all products.
  • Kids Operating Room Partner — Collaborates to support KidsOR as a designated giving project of the Foundation.
  • Kids Operating Room Partner — Partner organization designated as a directed giving project of the American-Scottish Foundation.
  • Kids Operating Room Partner — Proudly partners with Kids Operating Room to amplify its work in establishing pediatric operating rooms in underserved countries.
  • Mary Meanders Tours Partner — Offers a 15% discount to ASF members on escorted tours of Scotland.
  • NY Parks and Recreation Partner — Collaborated with the American-Scottish Foundation on the restoration of the John Muir Nature Trail.
  • NY Police Museum Partner — Co-hosted the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 commemoration event with the American-Scottish Foundation.
  • National Tartan Day New York Committee Coalition — The American-Scottish Foundation is a founding member, organizing the New York Tartan Day Parade.
  • National Tartan Day New York Committee Partner — Collaborates on events and programming related to National Tartan Day in New York.
  • National Trust for Scotland USA Partner — Collaborated with the American-Scottish Foundation on the Burns Cottage Garden and Charles Rennie Mackintosh programming.
  • Royal Scots Club Edinburgh Partner — Offers reciprocal privileges and special guest rates to ASF members.
  • Scotland Shop Partner — Offers a 10% discount to ASF members on online orders.
  • Scottish Creations Partner — Offers ASF members a 10% discount and donates 10% of proceeds from orders placed via a dedicated link to ASF.
  • Scottish Creations Partner — Provides a 10% discount to ASF members and donates 10% of sales back to ASF.
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strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Binational Bridge Building for Cultural and Institutional Ties
    methodology: binational-bridge
    By acting as a structured bridge between the U.S. and Scotland, strengthens bilateral relationships in culture, education, and business because sustained cross-national collaboration amplifies collective impact.
  • Cultural Preservation Through Contemporary Engagement
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_contemporary_engagement
    By integrating heritage with modern social, educational, and business activities, strengthens the Scottish-American community because cultural relevance sustains engagement across generations.
  • Membership-Driven Community Engagement
    methodology: membership-engagement
    By offering tiered membership benefits, increases individual and institutional engagement because access incentives sustain long-term participation and financial support.
  • Revenue Partnerships for Directed Philanthropy
    methodology: revenue-sharing partnership
    By securing ongoing revenue through commercial partnerships, channels sustainable funding toward high-impact health initiatives because blended business-charity models increase donor reach and consistency.