American Historical Association
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0217487
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $180KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $11MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR THE DISCIPLINE AND PROMOTES THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HISTORICAL THINKING IN PUBLIC LIFE. THE ASSOCIATION DEFENDS ACADEMIC FREEDOM, DEVELOPS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND TEACHING, FACILITATES INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION, AND HELPS TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE WORK OF HISTORIANS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| National Council for the Social Studies | $38K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: historians.org
Open grant opportunities from this funder
- AHA Prize in American History (2027) – AHA
- Raymond J. Cunningham Prize for Undergraduate Articles – AHA
- AHA Prize in History Prior to CE 1000 – AHA
- Patricia Buckley Ebrey Prize in East Asian History – AHA
- Albert B. Corey Prize in Canadian-American Relations (2026) – AHA
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.