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John Nicholas Brown Center For The Study Of American Civilization

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.05M (2023)

Expenses
$1.02M (2023)

Total Assets
$25.1M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$29.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,051,906
Expenses
$1,024,474
Net Income
$27,432
Net Assets
$25,120,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $154,055
14.6%
Investment Income $894,561
85.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,290
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,791
18.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,149,817
Total Liabilities $29,091
Net Assets $25,120,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christina Paxson (President) $0 $1,678,630 $152,568
Richard Locke (Vice President) $0 $932,984 $46,409
Sarah Latham (Treasurer) $0 $878,039 $25,412
Dietrich C Neumann (Secretary) $0 $247,114 $56,101
Barbara Chernow (Former Treasurer) $0 $150,212 $3,260

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,139,334
Expenses
$1,450,393
Net Income
-$311,059
Net Assets
$25,093,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,550
2.2%
Program Services $361,658
31.7%
Investment Income $739,524
64.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,602
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $336,039
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,795,911
Total Liabilities $702,617
Net Assets $25,093,294
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christina Paxson (President) $0 $1,920,820 $125,476
Barbara Chernow (Treasurer (Until 4/22)) $0 $884,723 $46,752
Richard Locke (Vice President) $0 $879,807 $37,397
Dietrich C Neumann (Secretary) $0 $233,286 $59,911
Sarah Latham (Treasurer (As Of 4/22)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,069,592
Expenses
$1,255,354
Net Income
-$185,762
Net Assets
$27,510,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
0.5%
Program Services $345,414
32.3%
Investment Income $718,999
67.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $179
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $331,148
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,222,406
Total Liabilities $712,058
Net Assets $27,510,348
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christina Paxson (President) $0 $1,023,349 $288,453
Barbara Chernow (Treasurer) $0 $1,281,455 $26,109
Richard Locke (Vice President) $0 $874,575 $70,547
Dietrich C Neumann (Secretary) $0 $229,976 $36,940

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$696,267
Expenses
$1,138,320
Net Income
-$442,053
Net Assets
$19,361,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,972
1.6%
Program Services -$10,518
Investment Income $695,813
99.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $448,436
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,210,756
Total Liabilities $849,116
Net Assets $19,361,640

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$738,752
Expenses
$1,249,062
Net Income
-$510,310
Net Assets
$18,919,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,423
2.4%
Program Services $7,173
1.0%
Investment Income $714,156
96.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $433,243
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,234,685
Total Liabilities $315,582
Net Assets $18,919,103

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$771,111
Expenses
$1,065,906
Net Income
-$294,795
Net Assets
$18,428,591
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,665
1.0%
Program Services $33,850
4.4%
Investment Income $729,596
94.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $299,477
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,432,908
Total Liabilities $4,317
Net Assets $18,428,591

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$773,960
Expenses
$1,326,420
Net Income
-$552,460
Net Assets
$17,893,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,220
0.7%
Program Services $959
0.1%
Investment Income $767,781
99.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $307,919
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,898,273
Total Liabilities $4,317
Net Assets $17,893,956

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$999,272
Expenses
$1,147,376
Net Income
-$148,104
Net Assets
$17,387,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $189,457
19.0%
Program Services $78,668
7.9%
Investment Income $731,147
73.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $221,304
19.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,391,805
Total Liabilities $4,317
Net Assets $17,387,488

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$746,691
Expenses
$1,108,306
Net Income
-$361,615
Net Assets
$18,517,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302
0.0%
Program Services $47,060
6.3%
Investment Income $699,329
93.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $297,186
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,521,510
Total Liabilities $4,317
Net Assets $18,517,193

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$781,344
Expenses
$1,223,415
Net Income
-$442,071
Net Assets
$18,857,356
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,278
4.3%
Program Services $78,517
10.0%
Investment Income $669,549
85.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $485,290
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,857,675
Total Liabilities $319
Net Assets $18,857,356

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,359,083
Expenses
$1,212,375
Net Income
$146,708
Net Assets
$17,666,097
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $12,241
0.9%
Investment Income $639,154
47.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $56
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $707,632
52.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $403,348
33.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,666,097
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,666,097

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$382,598
Expenses
$1,212,450
Net Income
-$829,852
Net Assets
$17,372,770
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $9,557
2.5%
Investment Income $614,485
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$241,444
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $372,540
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,372,770
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,372,770

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,579,813
Expenses
$975,005
Net Income
$604,808
Net Assets
$18,556,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $7,323
0.5%
Investment Income $654,445
41.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $151
0.0%
Rental Property Income $1,800
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $916,094
58.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $294,438
30.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,556,393
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,556,393

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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