EIN 95-3217524

International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies conducts archaeology, history, and language scholarship. It provides a grant to Associazione per la Valorizzazione dell-Archeologia e della Storia Antica for conservation and public archaeology at Tell Mozan, Syria, and other local conservation expenses. The institute presents significant archaeological findings, methods, and scholarly publications at conferences and exhibits. Furthermore, it prints and ships the publications. Lastly, the institute is based in Newbury Park, CA.
Total revenues
$858,998
2022
Total expenses
$254,768
2022
Total assets
$665,377
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

A grant to Associazione per la Valorizzazione dell-Archeologia e della Storia Antica for conservation and public archaeology at Tell Mozan, Syria, and other local conservation expenses.
Presentation of significant archaeological findings, methods, and scholarly publications at conferences and exhibits, including printing and shipping. Ongoing development of the Cybernetica Mesopotamica project (the application of electronic-based analysis to the data from the ancient Near East).
Scholarly research stipends for translation, writing, editing, and web publication of archaeological discoveries.
A grant to Yale University to support the publication of an Archaeological Survey of the Middle Khabur, Syria.

Grants made by International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Yale UniversityTo Support Professor Frank Hole's Work on the Archaeological Survey of the Middle Khabur, Syria As Described in His Grant Application. This Continues the Work Done at the Tel Siyada Site By Iimas in 1986-87.$42,000

Who funds International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
J M Kaplan FundThe Pride of Heritage: the Urkesh Project in Northeastern Syria (2022-23)$50,000

Personnel at International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

NameTitleCompensation
William KesslerChairman
W Jack KesslerChairman of Board$0
Abigail KesslerTreasurer$0
Ernestine S ElsterTrustee and Secretary$0

Financials for International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$858,998
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$858,998

Form 990s for International Institute for Mesopotamian Area Studies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990EZView PDF
2019-122021-12-07990EZView PDF
2018-122020-02-12990EZView PDF
2017-122019-02-26990EZView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from J M Kaplan Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesForeign affairsPublic policyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
2560 Via Siena
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Metro area
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
County
Ventura County, CA
Website URL
iimas.org/ 
Phone
(805) 375-2560
IRS details
EIN
95-3217524
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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