named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Meeting
Primary annual gathering for conducting organizational business and educational programming related to Lewis Carroll; may be combined with a regular meeting.
Publications and Research
Program to advance public knowledge through publishing writings of Lewis Carroll, arranging literary programs, promoting historical research, and preserving historically valuable materials.
Regular Meetings
Educational meetings, such as spring or summer gatherings, focused on the life and works of Lewis Carroll, announced at least 60 days in advance.
Spontaneous Events
Informal educational and social activities including presentations, movie nights, and book clubs organized throughout the year with five-day notice.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Membership development and organizational managementImplements strategies to recruit and retain members, with a focus on younger and institutional audiences. Conducts annual business meetings, manages the Society’s budget and financial investments, oversees audits, files IRS Form 990, and coordinates fundraising through donations, endowments, bequests, and grant applications.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organization of conferences and public programs on Lewis CarrollOrganizes and hosts regular educational and public events, including monthly virtual programs, an annual virtual conference, and an annual in-person or hybrid conference. Events feature scholarly presentations, discussions, and themed gatherings such as commemorations of The Hunting of the Snark, explorations of Carroll’s influence on The Beatles, and performances like the Alice Operetta. The Society has held over 100 meetings to date.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provision of educational resources and outreach programsProvides educational materials for schools and the public, including teaching aids, student projects, performance scripts, and annotated exhibition catalogs accessible via a members-only portal. The Society also conducts outreach through the Schaefer Memorial Children’s Outreach Program, which offers free readings for children, and supports informal learning via book clubs, movie nights, and show-and-tell events.
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
- Publication of monographs, pamphlets, and occasional scholarly worksDevelops and publishes scholarly monographs, pamphlets, and occasional publications on Lewis Carroll’s life and work, including co-sponsored, commissioned, and print-on-demand titles. These publications contribute to the preservation and dissemination of Carroll-related scholarship and historical materials.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Production and distribution of The Knight Letter journalProduces and distributes The Knight Letter, a scholarly journal issued twice per year with 50–72 pages per issue, containing in-depth articles, reviews, and news related to Lewis Carroll. The journal is distributed free to members in digital form, with over 100 issues published to date. Older issues are made publicly accessible via the Internet Archive, while the three most recent are reserved for members.
- Research and publication of Lewis Carroll's works and scholarshipConducts and publishes scholarly research on Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson), including textual analysis, historical reconstructions, and critical editions of unpublished or rare materials. The Society has published definitive works such as "The Wasp in a Wig," a lost chapter of Through the Looking-Glass, a complete six-volume set of Carroll’s pamphlets, a bibliography of Dodgson’s works, and a 2018 volume of unpublished poetry. It also produces scholarly articles, exhibition catalogs, and specialized resources like a checklist of illustrated editions of The Hunting of the Snark.
- Virtual and digital engagement for Lewis Carroll scholarshipOperates as a virtual center for the study of Lewis Carroll, maintaining and updating a comprehensive digital presence through its website, blog, and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Conducts website content reviews to improve usability and coverage, digitizes past publications for online access, and provides digital resources such as PDFs of historical materials and exhibition catalogs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$38K72%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K4%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash$52K
Investments$118K
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$154K
Liquid reserves32.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Alan Tannenbaum — board member
- Amy Plummer — board member
- Arnold Hirshon — President
- Diane Waggoner — board member
- Edward Guiliano — board member
- Heather Simmons — Vice President
- Linda Cassady — Treasurer
- Rebekah Blaser — Secretary
- Richard Kopley — board member
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Abebooks.com Network — Referenced as a resource for identifying market value of Lewis Carroll editions.
- Alan Tannenbaum Partner — Author of a 2024 exhibition catalog commemorating the society's 50th anniversary in Boston, MA.
- Arnold Hirshon Partner — Author of a checklist on illustrated editions of The Hunting of the Snark and contributor to exhibition catalogs for the society.
- August and Clare Imholtz Partner — Co-authors of a 2016 exhibition catalog produced in collaboration with the University of Maryland Libraries.
- BookFinder.com Network — Referenced as a resource for identifying market value of Lewis Carroll editions.
- Case Western Reserve University Partner — Hosted a 2023 exhibition on Lewis Carroll in Cleveland, OH, documented in a catalog published by the society.
- Charlie Lovett Partner — Author and contributor of multiple exhibition catalogs and research articles related to Lewis Carroll, including works on Alice 125 and writings by Charles Dodgson.
- Chris Morgan Partner — Photographer whose images are featured on the organization's website.
- Internet Archive Partner — Hosts back copies of the Knight Letter journal.
- Internet Archive Partner — Hosts older editions of The Knight Letter for public access.
- Knight Letter Publications Board Partner — Editorial body responsible for producing the Society's journal, the Knight Letter, in collaboration with the Publications Committee.
- Lewis Carroll Genootschap Partner — Collaborated to publish a review of the LCSNA’s book _Lewis Carroll and Alice on Stage: The Savile Clarke Letters_.
- Lewis Carroll Genootschap Partner — Collaborates through mutual review and promotion of publications related to Lewis Carroll.
- Matt Demakos Partner — Author of scholarly articles on Tenniel’s illustrations and the Song of the White Knight, published through the society.
- Robert Watkins Partner — Author of a 2024 article titled "Treasure Found on Snark Hunt: I’m Not Married to This, But…", published by the society.
- Schaefer Memorial Children’s Outreach Program Partner — Collaborates on providing free readings for children.
- University of Maryland Libraries Partner — Hosted a 2016 exhibition on Lewis Carroll in College Park, MD, documented in a catalog published by the society.
- University of Virginia Press Partner — Collaborates with the Lewis Carroll Society of North America to publish the six-volume Complete Pamphlets of Lewis Carroll.
- libraries Partner — Works with libraries possessing major Carrollian holdings to support research and increase awareness of materials
- museums Partner — Partners with museums that hold significant collections of Carrolliana to enhance scholarly access and promote study
- universities Partner — Collaborates with universities holding significant Carrollian collections to build a scholarly network and promote research
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.
- Community-Driven Scholarly Advancementmethodology: community-driven engagementBy building a sustained, membership-based community of scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts—both in-person and virtually—the Society advances scholarship because collaborative, diverse engagement generates deeper research and broader cultural appreciation.
- Integrated Visual and Scholarly Publishingmethodology: visual-scholarship-promotionBy publishing scholarly content that incorporates visual elements such as illustrations, photographs, and annotated artwork, the Society enhances engagement and fidelity to Lewis Carroll’s literary spirit because visual and textual creativity are inherently linked in his works.
- Interdisciplinary Engagement Modelmethodology: cultural_interdisciplinary_engagementBy combining literary scholarship with cultural, visual, and musical connections, the Society deepens public and academic engagement with Lewis Carroll’s legacy because multidimensional exploration reflects the imaginative and cross-domain nature of his work.