named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AFoH Research Fellowships
Annual graduate and undergraduate research fellowships supporting students in papyrology, archaeology, history, and classical philology.
Newsletter and Publications
Semi-annual newsletter and support for scholarly publications, including editions of ancient texts and archaeological findings.
On-Site Visits to Herculaneum
Biennial organized visits to Naples and Herculaneum for members to engage with the site and ongoing research.
SCS/AIA Sponsored Sessions
Annual academic sessions at the Society for Classical Studies and Archaeological Institute of America meetings, featuring scholarly papers on Herculaneum.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Supporting academic research on Herculaneum through fellowships and scholarshipsFunds and sponsors annual graduate and undergraduate research fellowships and scholarships focused on the study of ancient Herculaneum, with ongoing support since 2018. Includes named scholars and specific research outputs such as scholarly editions of ancient texts.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funding documentary film production on Herculaneum Papyri technologyProvides seed funding for documentary films that highlight next-generation technologies applied to the study of the Herculaneum Papyri, advancing public and scholarly understanding of ancient texts.
- Sponsoring academic conferences and research presentations on HerculaneumSupports scholarly dissemination by sponsoring academic sessions at major conferences, such as the 2026 Society for Classical Studies meeting, featuring multiple research papers on Herculaneum.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -19.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Ann Kuttner — Director
- Carol Mattusch — Director
- Christopher Parslow — Director
- Kenneth Lapatin — Director
- Michael McOsker — Director
- Richard Janko — Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Ancient Graffiti Project Partner — Collaborates with the Ancient Graffiti Project as part of its scholarly initiatives.
- Friends of Herculaneum Society Network — Formally affiliated with the UK-based Friends of Herculaneum Society, sharing common objectives in Herculaneum research and education.
- La Roma Films Partner — Provided seed funding to La Roma Films for a documentary on technology applied to the Herculaneum Papyri.
- Society for Classical Studies Partner — Sponsors academic sessions at the Society for Classical Studies annual meetings to promote Herculaneum-related research.
strategies · 1
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 Heritage Preservation through Research and Educationmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservation_through_research_and_educationBy advancing scholarly research, public education, and conservation of artifacts and structures, the organization preserves and disseminates knowledge about Herculaneum, ensuring its cultural legacy endures for future generations because integrated research and education amplify both academic and public engagement.