irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $16KPUBLICATIONSQUARTERLY NEWSLETTER SENT TO ALL MEMBERS($7,007)SEMI-ANNUAL SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, IMPRINT, SENT TO ALL MEMBERS($9,459)
- #2 $12KEDUCATION AND OUTREACHANNUAL CONFERENCES($11,931)
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
AHPCS Newsletter
Quarterly publication for members featuring news, exhibition announcements, interviews, and articles on print collecting and printmakers.
AHPCS Research Fellowship
Supports academic researchers using historic American prints as primary sources, based at the American Antiquarian Society.
Annual Meeting
Three-to-four-day event held in a different U.S. city each year, featuring scholarly talks, behind-the-scenes museum tours, print exhibitions, and networking opportunities for members.
Ewell L. Newman Publication Awards
Recognizes outstanding publications with annual awards for a book and two essays, one of which is selected from the journal Imprint.
Imprint Journal
Scholarly semi-annual journal publishing research on American historical prints, including studies on printmakers, regional lithography, and print culture.
Publication Grants
Offers financial assistance to authors and publishers producing works on historical prints related to North America.
Wendy Shadwell Conservation Grant
Provides funding to institutions for the conservation of significant historical American prints.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 3 activities
- Award grants for scholarly publication on American historical printsProvides financial support through Publication Grants and awards a $2,000 Book Award and two $750 Essay Awards annually to support publications that enhance knowledge or appreciation of American historical prints produced in or about North America.
- Fund conservation of historical prints in institutional collectionsFunds smaller institutions to conserve significant historical prints through the Shadwell Conservation Grant, supporting preservation of American historical print materials.
- Support research through fellowships and internshipsProvides funding for month-long research fellowships or internships at qualified institutions, including a dedicated fellowship hosted at the American Antiquarian Society for scholars using historic American prints as primary sources.
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conduct public-facing research publicationsPublishes online research content, such as detailed examinations of significant historical prints, including William Stone's 1823 facsimile engraving of the Declaration of Independence.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Maintain online educational and networking contentMaintains a blog with regularly updated content on print-related topics and facilitates connections between collectors and member-dealers to support research and acquisitions in historical print collecting.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organize annual meetings for print collectorsHosts multi-day annual meetings featuring scholarly talks, behind-the-scenes institutional tours, exhibitions, gallery and studio visits, member banquets, a print mart, and a fundraising auction, bringing together 50 to 150 members each year across the United States.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Produce and distribute the journal ImprintProduces and distributes the scholarly journal Imprint twice yearly to members, supporting research and education on American historical prints.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute the quarterly newsletterProduces and distributes a quarterly newsletter (also known as AHPCS News Letter) containing information on events, exhibitions, member news, auction prices, articles, interviews, and topics relevant to historical print collectors, distributed to all members.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Provide access to print dealer directoryMaintains and provides access to a directory of dealers specializing in historical prints and related materials as a resource for members and collectors.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Provide member directories and reference resourcesProduces and distributes a member directory to all members and offers access to reference tools including a dictionary of printmaking terms, a curated list of recommended reference works, and introductory materials on historical American printmakers and printing firms.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$33K37%
Program service revenue$2410%
Investment income$41K46%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$37K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.37M
Cash$13K
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.37M
Liquid reserves163.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 20
- ALLEN W BERNARD — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES WALKER — DIRECTOR, TREASURER-ELECT
- CHRIS LANE — DIRECTOR NO CONF CHAIR
- DAVID G WRIGHT — TREASURER
- DONALD BRUCKNER — DIRECTOR
- ERIC TERWILLIGER — INTERNET COORDINATOR
- JACKIE PENNY — NEWS LETTER EDITOR
- JAMES BRUST — 1ST VP
- JAMES SCHIELE — 2ND VP
- JOHN ZAK — MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
- LAUREN HEWES — PRESIDENT
- MARSHALL BERKOFF — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BUEHLER — DIRECTOR
- NANCY FINLAY — REGIONAL ACTIVITIES CHAIR
- PETER HELLER — SECRETARY
- ROBERT BOLTON — DIRECTOR
- ROGER GENSER — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARIE TOVELL — DIRECTOR, BOOK REVIEW
- SALLY PIERCE — IMPRINT EDITOR
- SUE RAINEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- American Antiquarian Society Partner — Hosts scholars supported by AHPCS Research Fellowships who use historic American prints in their research.
- American Antiquarian Society Partner — Hosts the AHPCS Research Fellowship for academics using historic American prints in their research.
- Currier & Ives Partner — Featured as a notable printmaking firm in educational resources.
- Kurz & Allison Partner — Featured as a notable printmaking firm in educational resources.
- Leading institutions of the host city Partner — Collaborates with local cultural institutions to provide meeting spaces, behind-the-scenes tours, and special exhibits for annual meeting attendees.
- Rona Schneider Partner — Member-dealer who supports research and facilitates print acquisitions for AHPCS members.
- Sarony, Major & Knapp Partner — Featured as a notable printmaking firm in educational resources.
- outstanding institutions of history, art, and scholarship Network — National institutions in history, art, and scholarship maintain regular membership in AHPCS.
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.
- Research-Driven Preservation and Disseminationmethodology: research-driven preservationBy supporting scholarly research, publication, and academic funding (e.g., fellowships, subventions), the organization enhances the preservation and public appreciation of American historical prints, because sustained academic engagement deepens conservation efforts and broadens public understanding.