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German-American Scholarship Association Inc

EIN 13-6133333 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

The mission of the german-american scholarship association inc. Is to enhance and strengthen german-american relationships through education and transatlantic academic and cultural exchange.

6 East 87th Street 5th FloorNew York, NY 10128

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

11th percentile

-46%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

39th percentile

-4.2%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$462,099

Down $20,259 (-4.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$21,309

Up $7,899 (+59%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$440,790

Down $28,158 (-6.0%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$96,395

Up $20,158 (+26%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$140,782

Up $37,130 (+36%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$44,387

Down $16,972 (-62%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $82,936Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $86,644Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $86,084Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2015: $91,230Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $101,749Net Assets 2016: $101,7492016Assets 2017: $438,207Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $438,2072017Assets 2018: $428,996Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $428,9962018Assets 2019: $458,377Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $458,3772019Assets 2020: $526,888Liabilities 2020: $4,500Net Assets 2020: $522,3882020Assets 2021: $522,282Liabilities 2021: $9,800Net Assets 2021: $512,4822021Assets 2022: $504,283Liabilities 2022: $6,500Net Assets 2022: $497,7832022Assets 2023: $482,358Liabilities 2023: $13,410Net Assets 2023: $468,9482023Assets 2024: $462,099Liabilities 2024: $21,309Net Assets 2024: $440,7902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$462,099
Liabilities$21,309
Net Assets$440,790

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $50,329Expenses 2011: $49,304Net Income 2011: $1,0252011Revenue 2012: $50,325Expenses 2012: $49,316Net Income 2012: $1,0092012Revenue 2013: $57,550Expenses 2013: $56,010Net Income 2013: $1,5402013Revenue 2015: $79,769Expenses 2015: $75,500Net Income 2015: $4,2692015Revenue 2016: $82,220Expenses 2016: $75,000Net Income 2016: $7,2202016Revenue 2017: $530,045Expenses 2017: $185,326Net Income 2017: $344,7192017Revenue 2018: $219,692Expenses 2018: $233,904Net Income 2018: -$14,2122018Revenue 2019: $271,970Expenses 2019: $243,497Net Income 2019: $28,4732019Revenue 2020: $94,132Expenses 2020: $29,126Net Income 2020: $65,0062020Revenue 2021: $44,766Expenses 2021: $68,797Net Income 2021: -$24,0312021Revenue 2022: $94,936Expenses 2022: $95,232Net Income 2022: -$2962022Revenue 2023: $76,237Expenses 2023: $103,652Net Income 2023: -$27,4152023Revenue 2024: $96,395Expenses 2024: $140,782Net Income 2024: -$44,3872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$96,395
Expenses$140,782
Net Income-$44,387

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.62$0.21$4.41$0.96$1.41$0.44
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.82$0.13$4.69$0.76$1.04$0.27
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.04$0.07$4.98$0.95$0.95$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.22$0.10$5.12$0.45$0.69$0.24
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.27$0.05$5.22$0.94$0.29$0.65
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.58$0.00$4.58$2.72$2.43$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.29$0.00$4.29$2.20$2.34$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.38$0.00$4.38$5.30$1.85$3.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$1.02$0.82$0.75$0.07
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$0.80$0.76$0.04
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.58$0.56$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.00$0.50$0.49$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.50$0.49$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$311,024
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The exempt purpose of the germanistic society of america inc is to promote the knowledge and study of german civilization and culture in america and of american civilization in germany by supporting university instruction of these subjects and to support other 501(c)3 public charitable organizations that promote the study of german language and culture.

The mission of the german-american scholarship association inc. Is to enhance and strengthen german-american relationships through education and transatlantic academic and cultural exchange.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$333,535$285,313▼ $48,222
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$100,333$121,341▲ $21,008
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$48,490$55,445▲ $6,955
Total Assets$482,358$462,099▼ $20,259
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$12,609-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,410$8,700▼ $4,710
Total Liabilities$13,410$21,309▲ $7,899
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$468,948$411,520▼ $57,428
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$29,270-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$468,948$440,790▼ $28,158
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$482,358$462,099▼ $20,259
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$185,156
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,779
Other Revenue
$-93,540
Change in Net Assets
$-44,387
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$127,556
Other Expenses$13,226
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$127,556--$127,556
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,700-$8,700
Fees for Services Legal-$2,152-$2,152
Office Expenses-$1,545-$1,545
Fees for Services Other-$519-$519
Other Expenses-$310-$310
Total Functional Expenses$127,556$13,226$0$140,782
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$214,629
Fundraising Gross Income$121,089
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Quadrille Ball$297,895$114,379$64,426$49,953
Spring Soiree$8,350$6,710$6,710$0
Total Events$306,245$121,089$214,629$-93,540
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 4

In october 2024, the organization changed its name to german-american scholarship association inc. And restated its certificate of incorporation and bylaws accordingly.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Prior to filing, the draft is distributed to all board members for review and approval.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

This is annually discussed during our board meeting. Each board member has to sign the coi policy and ensure full compliance with that policy.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

The german-american scholarship association inc.'s form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org and from its office at 6 east 87th street 5th f new york ny upon request.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No other documents available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
German-american Scholarship
EIN
13-6133333
Phone
6466724350
Address
6 EAST 87TH STREET 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10128

Signing Officer

Name
Barbara Elling
Title
President
Phone
6466724350
Signed
2025-09-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Barbara Elling
Formed
1970
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Galleros Robinson
Address
115 DAVIS STATION RD, CREAM RIDGE, NJ 08514
Preparer
Leonora Galleros
Phone
6469210400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

The organization supported in the tax year ending october 31, 2024, four different transatlantic scholarship programs. 1.the gsa awarded stipends to four phd students, enrolled at u.s. Universities, for a yearlong research program in germany. This is a collaboration with the fulbright commission (67,676). 2.the gsa supported ten students who received their bachelors degrees at a german or ukrainian university during their master programs at u.s. Institutions with a so called bridge stipend. This is a collaboration with the institute of international education (iie) (30,000). 3.the gsa financed continuing education courses at heidelberg university for two non-native german teachers at u.s. Universities and high schools. This is a collaboration with heidelberg university, germany (1,880). 4.in collaboration with columbia university, the gsa enabled ten students from columbia university to successfully complete summer programs for german language and culture at freie universitt in berlin (18,000). The gsa made a sponsorship donation to the liederkranz foundation (10,000).

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

The organization recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more-likely-than-not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Management has determined that the organization had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition.

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION INC. WORKS WITH THE PREDOMINANT US- ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD (FOR PHD CANDIDATES AND MASTER PROGRAM STUDENTS): THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE) AND THE FULBRIGHT COMMISSION. THEY MAINTAIN RECORDS ON THE GRANTEES' ELIGIBILITY FOR THE GRANTS, AND THE SELECTION CRITERIA USED TO AWARD THE GRANTS. THE EXPERTISE AND STANDING OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW THEM TO PRESCREEN THE APPLICATIONS AND ENSURE THE SELECTION OF WORTHWHILE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. THE IIE ALSO MONITORS THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS FOR GERMAN- AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION INC.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED IN THE TAX YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024, FOUR DIFFERENT TRANSATLANTIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. 1.THE GSA AWARDED STIPENDS TO FOUR PHD STUDENTS, ENROLLED AT U.S. UNIVERSITIES, FOR A YEARLONG RESEARCH PROGRAM IN GERMANY. THIS IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE FULBRIGHT COMMISSION (67,676). 2.THE GSA SUPPORTED TEN STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED THEIR BACHELORS DEGREES AT A GERMAN OR UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY DURING THEIR MASTER PROGRAMS AT U.S. INSTITUTIONS WITH A SO CALLED BRIDGE STIPEND. THIS IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE) (30,000). 3.THE GSA FINANCED CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AT HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY FOR TWO NON-NATIVE GERMAN TEACHERS AT U.S. UNIVERSITIES AND HIGH SCHOOLS. THIS IS A COLLABORATION WITH HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY, GERMANY (1,880). 4.IN COLLABORATION WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, THE GSA ENABLED TEN STUDENTS FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AT FREIE UNIVERSITT IN BERLIN (18,000). THE GSA MADE A SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO THE LIEDERKRANZ FOUNDATION (10,000).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN OCTOBER 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME TO GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION INC. AND RESTATED ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS ACCORDINGLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PRIOR TO FILING, THE DRAFT IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THIS IS ANNUALLY DISCUSSED DURING OUR BOARD MEETING. EACH BOARD MEMBER HAS TO SIGN THE COI POLICY AND ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THAT POLICY.
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