Mission
TO FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF RELIGION AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF RELIGION
Public Charity
American Academy of Religion Inc
American Academy of Religion Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Atlanta, GA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.3M, expenses of $4.0M, total assets of $9.0M. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $24K.
EIN: 205478525
Atlanta, GA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.3M
Total Expenses$4.0M
Total Assets$9.0M
Grant Records3
Funding Total$24K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at American Academy of Religion Inc
How American Academy of Religion Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$72
Programs
the work itself
$27
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $72 for programs
$29
ANNUAL MEETING The American Academy of Religion Meeting was held concurrently with the Society of Biblical Literature in San Diego, CA in November 2024
$25
SCHOLARLY ENGAGEMENT
$18
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$7,000
STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS
$7,000
SUPPORT FOR TIBETAN & HIMALAYAN SCHOLARS' PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE AT THE AAR ANNUAL MEETING FOR TWO YEARS
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & PUBLICATIONS
Amy Defibaugh
VICE PRESIDENT
Angela Sims
BOARD MEMBER
Ann Glieg
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Claudia Schippert
BOARD MEMBER
Darla Schumm
BOARD MEMBER
Heather White
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.3M | $4.0M | $9.0M |
| 2024 | $1.9M | $3.4M | $9.7M |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $3.3M | $10.6M |
| 2022 | $3.0M | $3.3M | $10.6M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $2.5M | $12.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $3.3M (+100%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.