irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $49KOTHER PROJECTS
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy Conferences
Forums that bring together scholars, policymakers, and the public to discuss critical issues in political science and public policy.
Political Science Quarterly
Peer-reviewed academic journal publishing scholarly articles and book reviews on political, social, and economic issues without ideological or partisan bias.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
- Disseminates research to inform public and policy discourseShares social science research with policymakers, academics, and the public to enrich political discourse and support evidence-based governance.
- Organizes academic conferences on policy issuesHosts conferences that bring together scholars, policymakers, and the public to discuss and analyze domestic and foreign policy issues, contributing to informed governance and political discourse.
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Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
- Educates academic and public audiences in political scienceProvides educational programming and resources for members of academia, government, and the general public to advance understanding of political science and governance.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Operates projects supporting exempt research and educational purposesRan additional initiatives related to its mission during tax year 2024, with $49,278 in expenses dedicated to activities furthering its scholarly and educational objectives.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publishes scholarly books and volumes in political scienceReleases book-length publications and journal volumes synthesizing research in political science and American history, such as "AMERICA AT 250: AT HOME AND BEYOND" and works on health, environment, and social conditions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes scholarly research in political scienceProduces peer-reviewed research, including empirical analyses and book reviews, on political institutions, public policy, and elite political behavior. Research is published in outlets such as Political Science Quarterly and covers topics like media effects on politics and shifts in electoral environments.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$622K
Contributions & grants$168K27%
Program service revenue$46K7%
Investment income$154K25%
Other revenue$254K
expenses
Total expenses$579K
Program expenses51%
Admin / overhead49%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$401K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.81M
Cash$164K
Investments$1.65M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.81M
Liquid reserves37.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOREN MORALES KANDO | VP OF OPER. | 40 | $114K |
| ELENI MANTAS-KOUROUNIS | ASSOC & MNG EDITOR | 25 | $111K |
| ROBERT Y SHAPIRO | President & CEO | 15 | $54K |
board members · 7
- ALBERT B KNAPP — Director
- ALFRED E SLANETZ — Treasurer & Sec
- BRIAN GREENE — Director
- JUDITH A MILLER — Vice Chair
- KATHRYN B YATRAKIS — Director
- LISA ANDERSON — Director
- PETER JOHN GOULANDRIS — Chairman
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- David Rosner Partner — Collaborating author on a book published under the organization's platform
- Gerald Markowitz Partner — Collaborating author on a book published under the organization's platform
- Political Science Quarterly Network — Publication affiliated with the Academy of Political Science that disseminates scholarly research.
- Political Science Quarterly Network — Publication affiliated with the Academy of Political Science.
strategies · 5
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.
- Contextual-Historical Analysis to Reveal Structural Driversmethodology: contextual-historical-analysisBy applying historical and contextual analysis, the organization demonstrates that outcomes like public health are shaped by political and social structures rather than biology alone, because revealing root causes shifts policy focus toward systemic reform.
- Elite Perception Dynamics as a Catalyst for Political Changemethodology: perception-driven political behaviorBy focusing on how political elites perceive shifts in the electoral environment, the organization explains political change without requiring actual shifts in public opinion, because elite beliefs and strategic responses can drive policy and institutional change independently.
- Evidence-Based Policy Research to Improve Governancemethodology: evidence-based_policy_researchBy generating rigorous, peer-reviewed research on political systems and policies, the organization influences public policy and governance, because decision-makers rely on high-quality, academic insights to design effective institutions and reforms.
- Non-Partisan Research to Enhance Policy Credibilitymethodology: nonpartisan_researchBy using nonpartisan, fact-based analysis to examine political and global affairs, the organization increases the credibility and reach of its research, because depoliticized presentation fosters broader acceptance and use among policymakers and scholars.
- Objective Scholarly Analysis for Public Understandingmethodology: scholarly_analysisBy conducting objective, scholarly analysis of political, social, and economic issues, the organization produces greater public understanding and informs policy, because evidence-based research is more likely to yield reliable, actionable insights.