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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136001542 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · socialsciencesinstitute.org
revenue
$51K
expenses
$66K
net assets
$112K
employees
0
volunteers
24
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IS AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER RESEARCH AND INTEREST IN ISSUES RELATING TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES BY SPONSORING FORUMS AND EVENTS TO THAT END, AND BY RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ADVANCED SOCIETY AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES BY RENDERING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Institute of Social Sciences fosters research and public interest in the social sciences by funding doctoral research and hosting forums on pressing societal issues. It supports early-career scholars through dissertation grants and recognizes contributions to the field via events and awards. The organization is based in New York and operates nationally, with a focus on advancing knowledge in sociology, psychology, history, and related disciplines.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $28K
    THROUGH ITS GRANT PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO DOCTORAL RESEARCH OF YOUNG SOCIAL SCIENTISTS AND A GRANT TO AN ORGANIZATION.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advisory Council
Assembles accomplished scholars and practitioners to advise the Board of Trustees on strategic direction and program development
Dissertation Grants Program
Provides financial support to doctoral candidates conducting promising research in the social sciences, including funding for travel, data collection, and analysis
Public Forums and Events
Hosts conversations and networking events on contemporary issues in the social sciences, such as AI and the entertainment industry
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Building capacity through membership and advisory structures
      Strengthens institutional and scholarly networks by inducting distinguished scholars and leaders as members and establishing an Advisory Council of experts to guide governance and strategy.
  • Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
    • Funding dissertation research in the social sciences
      Provides direct financial support to doctoral candidates conducting graduate research in the social sciences through its Dissertation Grant program, including funding for archival work, fieldwork, conference travel, transcription services, and qualitative analysis software. In 2024 and 2025, awarded grants to seven and six candidates respectively, marking increased funding levels.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Hosting educational forums and panel discussions on societal issues
      Organizes virtual and in-person events, including panel discussions and forums, featuring experts and professionals to discuss pressing societal topics such as post-pandemic healthcare, election integrity, diversity in cultural institutions, food systems and climate change, and the future of opera.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing contributions to society through Gold Medal awards
      Confers Gold Medals and hosts formal events to induct individuals recognized for lifelong, significant contributions to society and humanity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$43K83%
Program service revenue$9K17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$112K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$112K
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -51.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • ANGELA CASON — VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER
  • CAROLINE RITTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHERINE HARRIS SHRAGA — SECRETARY
  • CONRAD VLAK — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANA CONROY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANNE MELODIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELBRUN KIMMELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELISE HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • FREDERICK R LARSEN — PRESIDENT
  • GRACEY STODDARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES CURTIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMIE SAAKVITNE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNY YOUNG DUPONT — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSHUA GRAHAM LYNN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUDITH HERNSTADT — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN WAGNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHELLE LARSEN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT GREGORY — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT W BRINCKERHOFF — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 51

Who they work with

  • Amartya Sen Network — Member of the National Institute of Social Sciences
  • American Anthropological Association Partner — Includes the Executive Director of the American Anthropological Association on its Advisory Council.
  • American Historical Association Partner — Includes the Executive Director of the American Historical Association on its Advisory Council.
  • American Museum of Natural History Partner — Expert from the organization participated as a panelist in a virtual discussion on food and climate change.
  • American Political Science Association Partner — Includes the Executive Director of the American Political Science Association on its Advisory Council.
  • American Sociological Association Partner — Includes the Executive Director of the American Sociological Association on its Advisory Council.
  • AmplifiedAg, Inc. Partner — Expert from the organization participated as a panelist in a virtual discussion on food and climate change.
  • Angel Blue Partner — Trustee and performer who co-presented a virtual discussion on the future of opera.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborated through panelist participation by Mary Pat Matheson of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
  • Board of Trustees Government — Decision-making body that increased funding for the Dissertation Grant program
  • Board of Trustees Partner — Oversees institutional decisions including funding allocations for grant programs
  • Columbia University Partner — Includes a faculty member from Columbia University on its Advisory Council.
  • Columbia University Partner — Supports doctoral candidate in History of Early Modern Science through dissertation grant.
  • Cornell University Partner — Supports doctoral candidate in American Politics through dissertation grant
  • Flagship Pioneering Partner — Includes Christopher P. Austin of Flagship Pioneering as a panelist in a discussion on healthcare after the pandemic.
  • Ford Foundation Partner — Collaborated through panelist participation by Margaret Morton of the Ford Foundation.
  • Foundation for Landscape Studies Partner — Includes the President of the Foundation for Landscape Studies on its Advisory Council.
  • Global Alliance for the Future of Food Partner — Expert from the organization participated as a panelist in a virtual discussion on food and climate change.
  • Gold Medal Honorees Network — Individuals recognized for significant contributions to society and affiliated with the organization through its honors program.
  • Grants Committee Partner — Responsible for soliciting and evaluating dissertation grant proposals
  • Guggenheim Museum Partner — Collaborated through panelist participation by Tom Hill of the Metropolitan and Guggenheim Museums.
  • Harvard Medical School Partner — Collaborates with Harvard Medical School through participation of Paul Edward Farmer in a panel discussion on healthcare after the pandemic.
  • Harvard University Partner — Includes faculty members from Harvard University on its Advisory Council.
  • Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Network — Member of the National Institute of Social Sciences
  • Hillwood Estate Partner — Collaborated through panelist participation by Kate Markert of the Hillwood Estate.
  • Hunter College Partner — Includes the President of Hunter College on its Advisory Council.
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — Supports doctoral candidate in Political Science through dissertation grant
  • Metropolitan Club Partner — Host venue for the annual Gold Medal Gala.
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Collaborated through panelist participation by Tom Hill of the Metropolitan and Guggenheim Museums.
  • New York University Partner — Includes faculty members from New York University on its Advisory Council.
+ 21 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Advisory Council Model for Mission Guidance
    methodology: advisory_council_model
    By engaging accomplished scholars and practitioners as advisors, the organization informs its grant-making, honoree selection, and programming decisions, because leveraging expert insight without formal governance responsibilities ensures strategic alignment and intellectual rigor across initiatives.
  • Convening Expert Dialogue to Advance Social Science Understanding
    methodology: expert_convening
    By convening expert panels and virtual forums on pressing societal issues, the organization promotes public understanding and informs action, because structured interdisciplinary dialogue fosters deeper insight into complex social challenges and strengthens the relevance of social science research.
  • Honorific Recognition to Inspire Engagement
    methodology: honorific_recognition
    By publicly recognizing individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the community, the organization fosters public interest in the social sciences and elevates societal discourse, because such recognition models societal contribution and inspires broader engagement.
  • Strategic Grantmaking to Advance Social Science Research
    methodology: strategic_grantmaking
    By expanding grant-making activities to support promising scholars and high-quality social science research, the organization advances its mission, because targeted financial support enables broader scholarly inquiry and strengthens the field’s capacity to address societal challenges.