named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
General Membership Meeting (GMM)
Annual gathering featuring scholarly presentations, guest speakers, and organizational updates to engage members and promote research on Richard III and the late medieval period.
Schallek Award
Fellowship program supporting graduate students conducting research in late medieval British history, particularly topics related to the 15th century and the reign of Richard III.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Deliver educational programming for membersHosts a year-round schedule of educational events including online lectures, member-led presentations, talks by historical fiction authors, and discussions on figures connected to Richard III such as Margaret of York; makes recordings available on demand for members.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Fund graduate research in medieval studies via Schallek Awards programAwards five annual $5,000 dissertation grants and one $40,000 dissertation fellowship through the Schallek Awards program, administered by the Medieval Academy of America, to support doctoral research on topics related to Richard III, late medieval England, and broader fifteenth-century British history.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Fund historical research on Richard III and late medieval EnglandSupports academic research into the life and times of King Richard III and the late medieval period through critical reassessment of historical materials, with a focus on promoting scholarly inquiry and public understanding of this era.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host biennial General Membership Meetings and conferencesOrganizes General Membership Meetings every two years, rotating locations across the U.S. or online, featuring scholarly presentations, special events such as visits to rare book libraries, private film screenings, and curated tours of medieval manuscript collections.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain organizational and program archivesPreserves official records including meeting minutes, bylaws, legal filings, voting ballots, and an archive of past Zoom talks and online events accessible to members.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Maintain specialized lending libraries for membersOperates physical and digital lending libraries containing over 1,000 fiction, non-fiction, and audio-visual materials focused on the Yorkist and early Tudor periods, including rare and out-of-print works, with annual acquisitions supported by the Judy R. Weinsoft Memorial Research Library Fund.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish scholarly and member-focused periodicalsProduces and distributes multiple publications including the Ricardian Register (twice yearly), The Ricardian journal (annually), the Ricardian Bulletin (quarterly), and the Ricardian Chronicle (online newsletter), providing research, news, and member contributions.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize volunteer and donor contributionsPresents the Dickon Award to honor outstanding volunteers and the Plantagenet Angel Award to recognize top donors, supporting morale and engagement within the membership community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fund conservation and digitization of medieval manuscriptsProvides financial support for the preservation and digital access of significant medieval documents, including funding the conservation of the Edward IV Roll at the Free Library of Philadelphia and supporting its full transcription, translation, and interactive digital edition completed in 2025.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$20K34%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6K11%
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expenses
Total expenses$43K
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balance sheet
Total assets$231K
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Net assets$231K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CAROLE BELL — DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- JOAN SZECHTMAN — DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- MARY MILLER — DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
- TIFFANY HOLMES — DIRECTOR- AT-LARGE
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library Partner — Hosts a curated tour of medieval manuscript collections for Richard III Society members during the 2026 General Membership Meeting.
- Fordham University Partner — Recurring institutional affiliation of Schallek Fellowship recipients.
- Free Library of Philadelphia Partner — Partnered to support the conservation and digital transcription of the Edward IV Roll (MS Lewis E201).
- Harvard University Partner — Recurring institutional affiliation of Schallek Fellowship recipients.
- Medieval Academy of America Partner — Administers the Schallek Awards program on behalf of the American Branch.
- Medieval Institute, University of Notre Dame Partner — Hosts Schallek Fellowship awardees affiliated with its Medieval Institute.
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM as its database for membership management and portal access.
- Philadelphia Free Library Partner — Received financial support from the American Branch for the conservation of the Edward IV Roll manuscript (MS Lewis E201).
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Partner — Partnered for the 2001 exhibition "Leaves of Gold: Treasures of Manuscript Illumination from Philadelphia Collections," which featured the Edward IV Roll.
- Princeton University Partner — Former affiliation of a speaker featured in a Richard III Society event.
- Richard III Society Network — American Branch of the Richard III Society, participating in broader society activities and events.
- Richard III Society (UK) Network — U.S. branch of the UK-based Richard III Society.
- Richard III Society American Branch Network — Regional branch of the Richard III Society hosting member events and programs.
- Richard III Society CLG (UK) Network — Maintains a joint membership structure with the American Branch, enabling shared participation in the global Ricardian community.
- Richard III Society, Ltd., UK (CLG) Network — Collaborates with the UK-based parent organization, enabling dual membership and shared benefits between the American Branch and the CLG.
- Rutgers University Partner — Institution where a Schallek Award recipient was pursuing doctoral research supported by the Richard III Society.
- Texas Christian University Partner — Host institution of a speaker featured in a Richard III Society event.
- The History Desk Partner — Collaborates with The History Desk for educational content, featuring its educators in speaking events.
- The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University Partner — Hosted the International Congress of Medieval Studies where the Society's Research Officer presented a paper.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Collaborated with PhD students from the University of Pennsylvania to transcribe, translate, and digitally map the Edward IV Roll.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Former affiliation of a speaker featured in a Richard III Society event.
- University of Pennsylvania Library Partner — Received funding from the American Branch for the digitization of a copy of the Edward IV Roll.
- University of Toronto Partner — Recurring institutional affiliation of Schallek Fellowship recipients.
- W. Bowman “Bo” Cutter Funder — Recognized as the first recipient of the Plantagenet Angel Award for generous support in 2022.
- Yale University Partner — Hosted a Society event at the Beinecke Library during the 2026 GMM.
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.
- Historical Reassessment Through Scholarly Engagementmethodology: historical_reassessmentBy promoting critical research and expert-led analysis of historical narratives, the organization advances a more accurate and balanced understanding of King Richard III and his era, because engagement with primary sources and scholarly debate corrects long-standing misconceptions.
- Liberal Education as Multimodal Historical Engagementmethodology: liberal_education_in_actionBy integrating scholarly research with artistic expression, craft, and historical tourism, the organization fosters deeper member learning and sustained engagement, because diverse intellectual and creative pathways make medieval history personally meaningful and accessible.
- Member-Driven Knowledge Production Modelmethodology: academic-volunteer collaborationBy integrating volunteer members with academic expertise into research, publication, and programming, the organization produces accessible scholarly work, because combining grassroots engagement with specialized knowledge sustains both rigor and public outreach.