named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Olympic Historian Interview Archive
Digital archive of audio interviews conducted by Russian Olympic historian Oleg Milshteyn with athletes, coaches, IOC members, journalists, and other figures in the Olympic Movement, converted and made accessible by ISOH
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers annual awards and competitions in Olympic historyAwards an annual Olympic History poster prize in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy and organizes the ISOH Olympic History Poster Competition, including international panel review of entries and facilitation of participation by Young Olympic Ambassadors. Also presents a lifetime achievement award to individuals who have made significant contributions to Olympic history.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Collaborates with Olympic Movement partners on joint projectsEngages in collaborative projects with partners in the Olympic Movement, including the International Olympic Academy and Young Olympic Ambassadors, to promote Olympic history and education globally.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers sponsored membership and holds annual conventionsOperates a sponsored membership program in which existing members cover fees for applicants with economic constraints and holds annual conventions at locations of Olympic historical significance to support member engagement and knowledge exchange.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Provides access to Olympic historical archives and digital resourcesMaintains and provides public access to searchable archives of over 27 volumes and 700 articles from the Journal of Olympic History, digitizes oral history interviews related to the Olympic Movement, and operates access to the Olympic World Library through The Olympic Studies Centre in Lausanne, including full-text publications and international loan services.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts and publishes research on Olympic historyConducts academic research on the history of the Olympic Movement, ancient and 19th-century sports history, and Olympic Games, including gathering historical data, publishing findings in journals, and contributing analysis on events such as the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics. Research outputs include articles, commentary, and historical reflections on topics like Olympic heritage and the Olympic flame tradition.
- Publishes the Journal of Olympic HistoryPublishes the Journal of Olympic History three times per year, formerly titled Citius, Altius, Fortius (1992–1996), distributing it to members in print or digital format and making past volumes digitally accessible. The journal includes research articles, obituaries, news, and historical analysis for a readership of historians, athletes, and sports officials.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$22K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$47K
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balance sheet
Total assets$86K
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Net assets$86K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -67.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- DAVID WALLECHINSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH A HANLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCUS OSTERWALDER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA BULATOVA — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS WOLAVER — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILLIP BARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD POUND — BOARD MEMBER
- TOLGA SINOFOROGLU — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACEY SAVELL REAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- CIFP – INTERNATIONAL FAIR PLAY COMMITTEE Partner — Partnership to promote and defend fair play in sport and education globally.
- Canadian Olympic Committee Partner — Richard W. Pound served as Secretary and President of the Canadian Olympic Committee, indicating a leadership affiliation.
- Harrassowitz Partner — Publishes the Journal of Olympic History and handles subscriptions and advertising for non-members.
- Hellenic Olympic Committee Government — References the Hellenic Olympic Committee's characterization of the upgrade to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
- IOC Network — Includes members of the International Olympic Committee in its membership roster.
- IPCC – INTERNATIONAL PIERRE DE COUBERTIN COMMITTEE Partner — Joint project collaboration focused on promoting Pierre de Coubertin's works and educational legacy.
- International Olympic Academy Partner — Co-hosted the ISOH Olympic History Poster competition during the IOA Session for Young Ambassadors in Ancient Olympia.
- International Olympic Academy Partner — Collaborates with ISOH on the annual Olympic History poster competition.
- International Olympic Committee Partner — Works closely with ISOH to disseminate information about the history of the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games.
- International Pierre de Coubertin Committee Partner — Recognizes and collaborates with the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee in preserving and promoting Coubertin's legacy.
- Kütahya Dumlupinar University Partner — Dr. Tolga Şinoforoğlu is an associate professor and head of Coaching Education at Kütahya Dumlupinar University, indicating an academic affiliation.
- Mark Maestrone Internet Solutions Partner — Website design services for the International Society of Olympic Historians
- National Basketball Association Partner — Hector Arguelles serves as Vice President of Digital Partnerships for the NBA, indicating a professional affiliation.
- National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport Partner — Dr. Mariia Bulatova is Director of the Olympic Institute at the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, indicating an academic and institutional affiliation.
- Oleg Milshteyn Partner — Russian Olympic historian who donated a collection of interview tapes to the ISOH.
- PI – PANATHLON INTERNATIONAL Partner — Collaborates on initiatives aligned with Olympic values, ethics in sport, and promotion of solidarity through sport.
- Philip Barker Government — Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Olympic History, responsible for receiving and managing manuscript submissions.
- The Olympic Studies Centre Partner — Collaborates to provide access to publications through digital files and international loan services.
- University of Peloponnese Partner — Dr. Konstantinos Georgiadis is a professor and dean at the University of Peloponnese, indicating an academic affiliation.
strategies · 3
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.
- Collaborative Knowledge Expansionmethodology: institutional_collaborationBy partnering with aligned institutions such as the International Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Academy, the organization amplifies the reach and impact of Olympic history research, because institutional collaboration enhances access to archives, audiences, and educational programming.
- Membership-Enabled Knowledge Accessmethodology: financial-accessibility-modelBy offering exclusive access to recent scholarly content for members while maintaining open access to archival research, the organization sustains engagement and membership, because tiered access models incentivize participation while still supporting broad scholarly inquiry.
- Research-Driven Dissemination Modelmethodology: research_and_publicationBy conducting rigorous historical research and publishing findings through scholarly and public channels, the organization advances understanding of the Olympic Movement, because authoritative knowledge production fosters academic and public engagement with Olympic history.