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SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 161277472 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A05 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · s-r-a.org
revenue
$586K
expenses
$392K
net assets
$2.1M
employees
0
volunteers
16
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

SRA FOCUSES ON THEORETICAL, EMPIRICAL, AND POLICY RESEARCH ISSUES OF ADOLESCENCE. AS A COMMUNITY OF RESEARCHERS, OUR GOALS ARE TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF ADOLESCENCE AND ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF YOUTH IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, A WEBSITE, WEBINARS, AND A BIENNIAL MEETING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) is a professional association dedicated to advancing research on adolescent development. It supports scholars through awards, conferences, and publications, with a focus on theoretical, empirical, and policy-related issues in adolescence. The organization serves a global community of researchers and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance youth well-being.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Best Authored/Edited Book, Journal Article, and Policy Report Awards
Recognizes outstanding scholarly publications in adolescence research across multiple categories
Early Career Research Award
Recognizes beginning scholars who have made significant contributions to adolescent research
Hershel D. Thornburg Dissertation Award
Recognizes outstanding doctoral research on adolescence
International Fellowship Program
Hosts established international scholars at SRA biennial meetings to promote global collaboration in adolescent research
John P. Hill Memorial Award
Honors individuals with significant contributions to understanding adolescent development
Mid-Career Award for Research Excellence
Recognizes mid-career scholars for impactful research on adolescent development
Outstanding Mentor Award
Recognizes excellence in mentoring early-career researchers in adolescence studies
Roberta Grodberg Simmons Prize Lecture
Features distinguished speakers in honor of Roberta Grodberg Simmons’ interdisciplinary contributions to adolescent research
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Advancing anti-racism in adolescent research and academia
      Leads organizational and field-wide efforts to promote anti-racism by establishing an Anti-racism Task Force, implementing anti-racist policies, supporting scholars from underrepresented groups, and promoting the visibility of anti-racism work within academia and adolescent research.
  • Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
    • Advancing research on adolescent development
      Conducts and promotes high-quality, interdisciplinary research on adolescence, integrating biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, and supports the dissemination of findings through the Journal for Research on Adolescence, which is made available online to all members along with email alerts for new issues.
  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
    • Encouraging diversity and inclusion in adolescent research
      Supports undergraduate students from ethnic minority groups in North America through the Undergraduate Scholars Program, promotes equity through programmatic resources addressing racism as a public health concern, and supports scholars from marginalized groups via anti-racism initiatives.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Expanding global engagement with adolescent research
      Supports international scholars through the International Young Scholars Program, which includes travel stipends, complimentary meeting registration, and mentorship, and hosts senior international scholars through the International Fellowship Program to strengthen cross-national collaboration.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Facilitating specialized research communities through Special Interest Groups
      Supports the formation and activities of Special Interest Groups to increase member belonging and advance the organization’s mission, requiring them to hold annual meetings, organize events, and submit annual reports.
  • Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
    • Funding travel for doctoral students to international research training
      Provides travel fellowships to SRA-affiliated doctoral students selected for the EADP-EARA-SRA Summer School to offset high travel costs, supporting their participation in international research training and professional development.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Hosting biennial and annual meetings for scholarly exchange
      Organizes a biennial meeting and supports annual events—including webinars, workshops, and panel discussions—through Special Interest Groups, providing members with opportunities for professional networking, access to recorded sessions, and discounted registration.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Informing public and scientific discourse on adolescence
      Leads scientific and public conversations on adolescent development to inform parenting, education, health, and policy through expert engagement and public outreach.
  • Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
    • Providing educational and professional resources to members
      Produces and distributes research-based resources including webinars, virtual lectures, podcasts, blogs, and online access to educational content; also offers discounts on Wiley print books and facilitates self-nominations for awards and participation in governance.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing excellence in research and scholarship
      Recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to adolescent research through awards including the John P. Hill Memorial Award, the Organizational Award for Excellence, and awards for early-career, mid-career, and senior scholars, as well as for authored books, edited volumes, and policy reports.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Sponsoring distinguished research lectures and scholarly events
      Sponsors an annual distinguished lecture at its biennial meeting honoring empirically rigorous and interdisciplinary research on adolescence.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting early- and mid-career researchers through mentorship and professional development
      Implements mentorship programs pairing early-career and senior scholars, offers professional development support for mid-career scholars, and recognizes excellence in mentoring through formal awards; also provides on-boarding and training for committee members.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organizing international research training programs
      Hosted the 2025 EADP-EARA-SRA Summer School in Lithuania, bringing together 24 junior and 9 senior scholars for a week of research training and professional development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$586K
Contributions & grants$4K1%
Program service revenue$285K49%
Investment income$296K51%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$392K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.13M
Cash$205K
Investments$1.76M
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$2.06M
Liquid reserves60.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 16
  • CAROLINA GONCALVES — DIRECTOR
  • CHARISSA CHEAH — PRESIDENT
  • DAWN WITHERSPOON — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH CAUFFMAN — PAST PRESIDENT
  • FATIMA VARNER — VP OF PROGRAMMING
  • GAIL FERGUSON — DIRECTOR
  • HYUN SU CHO — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA FISH — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN JAGER — DIRECTOR
  • LISA KIANG — DIRECTOR
  • ONNIE ROGERS — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • RICH LEE — DIRECTOR
  • SEVGI BAYRAM OZDEMIR — DIRECTOR
  • SHAWN WHITEMAN — TREASURER
  • VAISHALI RAVAL — DIRECTOR
  • ZENA MELLO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Anti-Racism Task Force Partner — Collaborative internal body convened by SRA to advance anti-racism through programmatic resources and structural reform.
  • European Association for Developmental Psychology Partner — Co-organizes the EADP-EARA-SRA Summer School with SRA and EARA.
  • European Association for Research on Adolescence Partner — Co-organizes the EADP-EARA-SRA Summer School with SRA and EADP.
  • Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice Committee Partner — Internal committee whose work is supplemented by the Anti-Racism Task Force in advancing equity and inclusion within SRA.
  • Institute for Social Research Partner — Research affiliate where scholarly work was conducted
  • International Young Scholars Program (IYSP) Partner — Facilitates scholarly interaction among international early-career researchers and leaders in adolescent research through mentorship and travel support.
  • Monitoring the Future Partner — Research program in which SRA-affiliated scholars participated
  • National Council on Family Relations Partner — Organization cited as having a similar member group structure to SRA's Special Interest Groups.
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse Government — Funder and collaborator on the Monitoring the Future research program
  • Nottingham University Partner — Hosts an associate editor contributing to SRA's scholarly content review.
  • Society for Research in Child Development Partner — Organization cited as having a similar member group structure to SRA's Special Interest Groups.
  • Society for Research on Adolescence Network — Core organizational entity governed by the Board of Directors.
  • The College of Wooster Partner — Hosts an associate editor contributing to SRA's scholarly content review.
  • University of Michigan Partner — Host institution for research collaboration and academic affiliation
  • University of Oregon Partner — Hosts an associate editor contributing to SRA's scholarly content review.
  • Wake Forest University Partner — Hosts an associate editor contributing to SRA's scholarly content review.
  • Wiley Partner — Partner providing a 25% discount on print books to SRA members.
  • William T. Grant Foundation Funder — Recipient of the 2016 Presidential Citation Organizational Impact Award for promoting research and programming for youth.
  • other youth serving organizations Partner — Works with youth-serving organizations to bridge research and practice
  • policy makers Partner — Engages policy makers as key stakeholders in translating research into policy
  • practitioners Partner — Collaborates with practitioners to apply research in youth-serving programs
strategies · 4

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.

  • Cross-Sector Research Translation
    methodology: research_to_practice
    By connecting researchers with policymakers, practitioners, and youth-serving organizations, the organization increases the real-world relevance and application of adolescent research, because actionable knowledge emerges through collaboration across sectors.
  • Global Scientific Capacity Building
    methodology: global_scholar_training
    By pairing early-career international scholars with experienced mentors and offering training workshops, the organization builds sustainable global research capacity in adolescent development, because long-term field advancement depends on equitable investment in underrepresented scientific communities.
  • Inclusive Community and Leadership Development
    methodology: inclusive_community_building
    By ensuring diversity in governance, membership, and leadership—including early-career scholars, minoritized researchers, and global voices—the organization enhances the equity, relevance, and sustainability of adolescent research because inclusive communities produce more valid, generalizable, and socially just science.
  • Interdisciplinary Developmental Research
    methodology: interdisciplinary_developmental_research
    By integrating biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors within developmental contexts, the organization advances a more comprehensive understanding of adolescence, producing research that is more generalizable and contextually grounded.