irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $118KPUBLISH ANNUAL LITERARY JOURNAL, ANNUAL ON-LINE JOURNAL, FOUR MEMBER NEWSLETTERS ANNUALLY, AND ONGOING DIGITAL UPDATES.
- #2 $42KLITERARY OUTREACH TO OVER 5,400 MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH OVER 100 IN-PERSON AND ONLINE LECTURES, STUDY GROUPS, DONATIONS OF AUSTEN BOOKS TO SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL CONFERENCES IN 71 REGIONS.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Four-day literary conference featuring lectures, workshops, and a Regency ball, attended by 700–800 members in the U.S. or Canada.
Essay Contest
Annual competition open to students worldwide, promoting scholarly engagement with Austen's works.
International Visitor Program
Provides a member the opportunity to work on a creative or scholarly project in Chawton for up to six weeks.
JASNA News and JASNA Update
Quarterly newsletter and monthly e-bulletin providing updates on Austen-related events, publications, and society news.
Persuasions and Persuasions On-Line
Scholarly journals published annually and online, serving as leading sources for Austen studies.
Regional Groups
83 regional groups across North America that host local meetings, lectures, and events centered on Austen’s life and works.
Young Filmmakers Contest
Annual contest for amateur filmmakers and Austen fans in North America under age 30.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Administer student and young filmmaker contestsRuns the annual JASNA Essay Contest for high school, college, and graduate students worldwide, and the Young Filmmakers Contest for amateur filmmakers aged 30 and under in North America.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Conduct literary outreach and public programmingEngages over 5,400 members and the public through more than 100 annual in-person and online lectures, study groups, school book donations, and local conferences across 71 regions to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Facilitate regional and virtual member engagementOperates 83 regional groups across North America and offers Virtual and International Regions to host local and online events including novel discussions, lectures, workshops, and birthday celebrations for members unable to attend in-person gatherings.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund preservation of Austen-related historic sitesFunds and provides organizational support to historic sites in England connected to Jane Austen and her family to aid in their preservation and accessibility.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host annual literary conference and general meetingOrganizes an annual four-day conference attended by 700 to 800+ members, featuring scholarly lectures, workshops, exhibits, a banquet, and a Regency ball; the event alternates between locations in North America and focuses on a specific Austen novel each year, such as Emma.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Organize cultural and educational toursPlans and conducts tours of England tailored for members, focusing on sites associated with Jane Austen and her family to deepen historical and literary understanding.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce and distribute Austen-related podcastsProduces and distributes a monthly podcast series titled "Austen Chat" exploring Jane Austen's life and works, featuring expert guests, with episodes released through podcast apps, the JASNA website, and YouTube, including transcripts and show notes.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Produce educational videos and digital contentCreates and publishes short educational videos providing historical context on life during Jane Austen’s era, including public access to recordings of expert conversations and digital facsimiles of Austen’s manuscripts through external platforms.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publish scholarly journals and member communicationsProduces and distributes the annual scholarly journals _Persuasions_ and _Persuasions On-Line_, the quarterly _JASNA News_, the monthly _JASNA Update_, and ongoing digital content to support Austen scholarship and member engagement.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Support educational access to Austen's worksOffers free age-appropriate print and ebook editions of Austen’s novels to qualifying K–12 schools, libraries, and community reading programs through the Jane Austen Book Box Program, and provides online access to e-texts of her major works.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Offer international scholarly residency opportunitiesAdministers the International Visitor Program, which provides a member with the opportunity to pursue a creative or scholarly project in Chawton, England, for up to six weeks.
- Provide access to historical and culinary resourcesMaintains a curated collection of Austen family and Regency-era recipes adapted for modern cooking and promotes understanding of historical practices such as English country dancing.
- Support scholarly research on Jane AustenAdvances Austen scholarship by publishing peer-reviewed essays in its journals _Persuasions_, _Persuasions On-Line_, and _JASNA News_, and by issuing calls for academic papers for presentation at annual meetings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$118K11%
Program service revenue$886K82%
Investment income$57K5%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$881K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.99M
Cash$992K
Investments$1.89M
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$2.98M
Liquid reserves39.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +60.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN ALLEN FORD | EDITOR, PERSUASIONS | 12 | $11K |
| SUSAN WAMPLER | EDITOR, JASNA NEWS VP - RE | 15 | $7K |
board members · 23
- ANNE THOMPSON — PRESIDENT, JASNA CANADA
- CARLA WALL — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLOTTA MARIE BOONE — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL MEDINE MOSS — MEMBER. SECRETARY (THRU DEC 2024)
- CAROLE THOMPSON — BOARD MEMBER
- CELIA EASTON — VP - PUBLICATIONS
- CHERYL COLE — BOARD MEMBER (THRU DEC 2024)
- DEBRA ROUSH — VP - CONFERENCES (THRU DEC 2024)
- ELIZABETH PHILOSOPHOS COOPER — PAST PRESIDENT
- FREYDIS WELLAND — BOARD LIFE MEMBER
- GABRIELA MONTERO — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY DIVER — MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, CANADA
- HOLLY ECKELBARGER — MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
- IRIS LUTZ — WEBSITE MANAGER
- JANE BOLTZ — VICE PRESIDENT - CONFERENCES
- JENNIFER BETTIOL — TREASURER, CANADA
- JENNIFER JONES — BOARD MEMBER - 2025 AGGM COORD
- JENNIFER WEINBRECHT — BOARD MEMBER - 2024 AGM CO
- KYLOWNA MOTON — BOARD MEMBER
- LIDIA CHANG — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCIA MERRILL — ASST. TREASURER (THRU DEC 2024)
- MARY MINTZ — PRESIDENT
- PAUL SAVIDGE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Apple Pay Partner — Accepts payments through Apple Pay for membership transactions.
- Catherine Gwinner Partner — Regional coordinator for the International Region of JASNA.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Hilary Davidson, featured speaker in a JASNA-produced podcast, is Chair and Associate Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
- Google Pay Partner — Accepts payments through Google Pay for membership transactions.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Hyatt Regency at The Arch Partner — Host venue for the 2027 Annual General Meeting.
- Jane Austen Society of Australia Partner — Collaborates with the Jane Austen Society of Australia by featuring its president as a guest speaker in a podcast episode.
- Jane Austen’s Fiction Manuscripts Digital Edition Partner — Collaborates to provide access to digital facsimiles of Jane Austen's manuscripts.
- Marcia Johnson Partner — Regional coordinator for the Virtual Region of JASNA.
- Oxford University Press Partner — Collaborates on the publication of Jane Austen's Letters, edited by Deirdre Le Faye.
- Tucson, AZ Partner — Hosted the 2026 Annual General Meeting in partnership with local arrangements.
- schools Partner — Receives donations of Jane Austen books from the organization.
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.
- Cultural Celebration as Engagement Drivermethodology: cultural_celebrationBy celebrating Jane Austen's life and cultural legacy through events and shared traditions, the organization sustains long-term interest and active participation, because communal celebration fosters emotional connection and belonging that deepen member commitment.
- Decentralized Network Model for Localized Engagementmethodology: decentralized_regional_networkBy organizing regional groups that plan local events and by offering virtual regions, the organization increases accessibility and engagement across diverse geographic and social contexts, because localized control and flexible participation lower barriers to involvement and strengthen community ownership.
- Inclusive Interpretation to Broaden Relevancemethodology: inclusive_literary_engagementBy integrating diversity discussions and emphasizing universal themes in Austen’s work, the organization expands engagement beyond traditional audiences, because framing literature through inclusive and timeless lenses increases its perceived relevance and accessibility to contemporary communities.
- Multi-Format Educational Outreach for Broad Understandingmethodology: multi-format_educational_outreachBy delivering content through lectures, study groups, book donations, and conferences, the organization promotes deeper public understanding of Jane Austen’s work, because varied formats meet different learning preferences and expand access across educational levels and age groups.