Liabilities / Assets
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.
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.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
86th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
11th percentile
Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
80th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
39th percentile
Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
71st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.
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
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Barbara Elling | President |
| Dorothea Von Mucke | Director |
| Heide Herz | Director |
| Irmintraud Jost | Director |
| Jean-baptiste Kresser | Director |
| Reinhard Augustin | Director |
| Susanne Von Turk | Director |
| L Friedrich Pfeifer | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $214,629 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $121,089 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net 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 |
“In october 2024, the organization changed its name to german-american scholarship association inc. And restated its certificate of incorporation and bylaws accordingly.”
“Prior to filing, the draft is distributed to all board members for review and approval.”
“This is annually discussed during our board meeting. Each board member has to sign the coi policy and ensure full compliance with that policy.”
“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.”
“No other documents available to the public.”
“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).”
“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.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 13410 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 8700 |
| IRS990/AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 6466724350 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 6 EAST 87TH STREET 5TH FLOOR |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | NEW YORK |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 10128 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 333535 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 285313 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 4779 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 13226 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -93540 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -44387 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 140782 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 96395 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 12609 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | 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). |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 29270 |
| IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 8700 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8700 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2152 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2152 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 519 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 519 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 5.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 5.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 5.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | BARBARA ELLING |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | L FRIEDRICH PFEIFER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | REINHARD AUGUSTIN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | HEIDE HERZ |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | IRMINTRAUD JOST |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | SUSANNE VON TURK |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | DOROTHEA VON MUCKE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | JEAN-BAPTISTE KRESSER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TREASURER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1970 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 214629 |
| IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 121089 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/GrantAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 311024 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 4779 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 4779 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 100333 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 121341 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/NameChangeInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 468948 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 440790 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | -93540 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 16229 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 468948 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 411520 |
| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 1545 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1545 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 310 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 310 |
| IRS990/OtherInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 48490 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 55445 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | BARBARA ELLING |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 145757 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 91660 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 3672 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 11992 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -73192 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -27415 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 103652 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 76237 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -44387 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DONATIONS 1,185 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART II, LINE 10 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 95432 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 109691 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 56500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 169477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 616256 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 4779 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 3672 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 3087 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 3266 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 3062 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 17866 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt | 0 | 216818 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1185 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1185 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.97000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.97120 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 616256 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 95432 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 109691 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 56500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 169477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 616256 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 635307 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt | 0 | 183516 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt | 0 | 1640 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt | 0 | 214629 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt | 0 | 41734 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 41734 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm | 0 | QUADRILLE BALL |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm | 0 | SPRING SOIREE |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt | 0 | 48255 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 48255 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt | 0 | 297895 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt | 0 | 8350 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt | 0 | 306245 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt | 0 | 114379 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt | 0 | 6710 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 121089 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt | 0 | -93540 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 71136 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt | 0 | 64426 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt | 0 | 6710 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt | 0 | 53504 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 53504 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt | 0 | 117556 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt | 1 | 10000 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 0 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 1 | DONATIONS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt | 0 | 26 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | GERMAN-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. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 |
| IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | 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). |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | IN OCTOBER 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME TO GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION INC. AND RESTATED ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS ACCORDINGLY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | PRIOR TO FILING, THE DRAFT IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THIS IS ANNUALLY DISCUSSED DURING OUR BOARD MEETING. EACH BOARD MEMBER HAS TO SIGN THE COI POLICY AND ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THAT POLICY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | NO OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
| IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SignificantChangeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SpecialConditionDesc | 0 | EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15 2025 |
| IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt | 0 | 482358 |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt | 0 | 462099 |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 482358 |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 462099 |
| IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | 185156 |
| IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 13226 |
| IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 140782 |
| IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt | 0 | 13410 |
| IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt | 0 | 21309 |
| IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 13410 |
| IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 21309 |
| IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 468948 |
| IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 440790 |
| IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 127556 |
| IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 4779 |
| IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 96395 |
| IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 482358 |
| IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 462099 |
| IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/UponRequestInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | HTTPS://QUADRILLEBALL.ORG/ |
| IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | BARBARA ELLING |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6466724350 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-09-15 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine2Txt | 0 | ASSOCIATION INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | GERM |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 136133333 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 6466724350 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 6 EAST 87TH STREET 5TH FLOOR |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | NEW YORK |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 10128 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 273263553 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | GALLEROS ROBINSON |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 115 DAVIS STATION RD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | CREAM RIDGE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NJ |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 08514 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6469210400 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-09-15 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | LEONORA GALLEROS |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-09-15T16:43:45-04:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2023-11-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-10-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2023 |
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.