named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arthur Goodzeit Book Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding scholarly books on military history
Crystal Clear Podcasts
Archive of recorded lectures and events spanning over 40 years of NYMAS programming
NYMAS Lecture Series
Monthly public talks featuring scholars and experts on topics in military history, strategy, and national security, held in-person and online
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Awards prizes for outstanding scholarship in military historyConfers the Arthur Goodzeit Book Award annually since 1991 to recognize original works of unusual value in military history, and the Eugene Feit Award in Civil War Studies (formerly the NYMAS Civil War Book Award) to honor impactful contributions to the study of Civil War history. These awards are determined by the NYMAS editorial committee.
- Recognizes distinguished contributions to military history scholarshipHonors individuals for lifetime achievements and significant scholarly contributions to the field of military history, including recipients such as Rick Atkinson, David M. Glantz, and Elizabeth Greenhalgh, whose work has advanced public understanding of armies, warfare, and military institutions.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Produces and archives recordings of lectures and eventsProduces video and audio recordings of its public lectures and events and shares them through C-SPAN, maintaining an archive of recorded talks spanning over 40 years. The organization ensures long-term public access to these materials as part of its educational mission.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducts and publishes original military history researchProduces and publishes in-depth research resources on specific topics in military history, including the origin of British battlecruisers, Japanese naval aircraft, American privateers in the War of 1812, and propaganda used against Nazi Germany. These publications are part of the organization’s scholarly output aimed at advancing public understanding.
- Hosts public lectures on military history and defense policyOrganizes and hosts public lectures on a wide range of topics in military history, defense policy, and international security, including specific events on the Battle of Cannae, the Pacific theater, Chinese amphibious doctrine, and the American war on terrorism. These lectures are part of an ongoing series that engages scholarly perspectives on the interrelationship of war, society, and culture.
- Provides access to scholarly resources on military historyMaintains and provides public access to a comprehensive collection of texts, slides, analyses, academic papers, and full-text lectures on military history authored by recognized historians and scholars. These resources cover diverse topics such as propaganda in World War I, the B-32 bomber, and the Welles Mission to Rome in 1940.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$00%
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Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
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Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$17K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +2798.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Gregory McNiff — Executive Director, NYMAS
- Robert Rowen — Director of Operations And Programs, NYMAS
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- American Military University Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS in producing and presenting military history content.
- American Military University Partner — Collaborates with authors affiliated with American Military University on military history research
- Butler University Partner — Hosted a speaker who is Professor and Assistant Director of the Butler University Honors Program.
- C-SPAN Partner — Partners with C-SPAN to broadcast and archive its events
- CUNY Partner — Hosted a speaker who is a professor at CUNY.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with the Columbia University Seminar on Law and Politics.
- Council on Foreign Relations Partner — Co-hosted a lecture on the 2024 election disinformation cycle with a speaker affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosts NYMAS events at its Lincoln Center campus
- Harvard University Press Partner — Publisher of award-winning book recognized by NYMAS
- History Professor at Bronx Community College Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS by presenting lectures on military history topics
- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS in producing and presenting military history content.
- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Partner — Collaborates with authors affiliated with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on military history research
- LSU Press Partner — Publisher of award-winning book recognized by NYMAS
- La Roche College Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS in producing and presenting military history content.
- La Roche College Partner — Collaborates with authors affiliated with La Roche College on military history research
- LaGuardia C.CCUNY Partner — Hosted an event at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY.
- Louisiana State University Press Partner — Publisher of award-winning book recognized by NYMAS
- NY Council for the Humanities Government — Supports NYMAS, as indicated by logo and funding acknowledgment on the website.
- National Defense University Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS in producing and presenting military history content.
- National Defense University Partner — Hosted or co-sponsored a NYMAS presentation on information warfare and national security.
- National Park Service Government — Co-publisher of the book "Guilford Courthouse"
- National Security Archive Government — Has affiliated members, such as John Prados, who were senior fellows at the National Security Archive
- Oxford University Press Partner — Publisher of award-winning book recognized by NYMAS
- Syracuse University Partner — Co-hosted a lecture on the 2024 election disinformation cycle with a speaker from Syracuse University.
- US Department of the Interior Government — Co-publisher of the book "Guilford Courthouse"
- US Department of the Interior & National Park Service Government — Partner organization collaborating with NYMAS on military history topics.
- US Marine Corps Command and Staff College Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS in producing and presenting military history content.
- US Marine Corps Command and Staff College Partner — Hosted or co-sponsored a NYMAS presentation on historical methodology.
- USMA History Department at West Point Partner — Collaborates with NYMAS in producing and presenting military history content.
- USMA History Department at West Point Partner — Hosted or co-sponsored a NYMAS presentation on World War I history.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Dissemination of Diverse Scholarly Viewpointsmethodology: diverse_scholarly_viewpointsBy presenting and disseminating a range of scholarly perspectives on military history, war, and culture, the organization increases public understanding of these topics because exposure to diverse academic interpretations fosters deeper, more nuanced public engagement with complex historical and societal issues.
- Scholarly Recognition as Incentive for Quality Researchmethodology: scholarly_recognitionBy recognizing original and impactful scholarly contributions through annual book awards, the organization advances public understanding of military and Civil War history because formal recognition incentivizes high-quality research and draws public attention to rigorous, influential works.