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Institute of Semitic Studies Inc

EIN 22-2664354 • 501(c)3 • Princeton, NJ

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The institute was organized on july 30, 1985 to promote research and study in the area of semitic languages and civilizations. For the purposes of the work of the of the institute the semitic languages are grouped into four categories: northeast semitic (old akkadian, babylonian, assyrian); northwest semitic(amorite, ugaritic, hebrew, phoenician, moa-bite, and various aramaic dialects); southwest semitic (arabic and its dialects); and southeast semitic (sabeen, ge'ez or classical ethiopic, tegrenya, tegre, amharic, gurage and its dialects and other ethiopian languages). The institute will support at least one scholar from each of the four branches of the semitic languages who will do full-time research without any other obligations for a period of six months to two years in an area of their field of study. The institute will establish a library which will include microfilms and microfiche of all known semitic language inscriptions and manuscripts; a computer index; archeological object

705A Rosedale RoadPrinceton, NJ 08542

instituteofsemiticstudies.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

74th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$14,767

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$14,767

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

$61,160

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$49,218

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$11,942

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $14,767Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $14,7672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,767
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$14,767
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $61,160Expenses 2024: $49,218Net Income 2024: $11,9422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$61,160
Expenses$49,218
Net Income$11,942
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,767
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14,767
Revenue
$61,160
Expenses
$49,218
Net income
$11,942
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.8$0.00$14.8$61.2$49.2$11.9
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 9, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$61,160
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The institute was organized on july 30, 1985 to promote research and study in the area of semitic languages and civilizations. For the purposes of the work of the of the institute the semitic languages are grouped into four categories: northeast semitic (old akkadian, babylonian, assyrian); northwest semitic(amorite, ugaritic, hebrew, phoenician, moa-bite, and various aramaic dialects); southwest semitic (arabic and its dialects); and southeast semitic (sabeen, ge'ez or classical ethiopic, tegrenya, tegre, amharic, gurage and its dialects and other ethiopian languages). The institute will support at least one scholar from each of the four branches of the semitic languages who will do full-time research without any other obligations for a period of six months to two years in an area of their field of study. The institute will establish a library which will include microfilms and microfiche of all known semitic language inscriptions and manuscripts; a computer index; archeological object

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,144$12,157▲ $10,013
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$327$2,610▲ $2,283
Total Assets$2,471$14,767▲ $12,296
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,471$14,767▲ $12,296
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,471$14,767▲ $12,296
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,471$14,767▲ $12,296

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,610$1,249$3,859
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Girma DemekeTrustee
Janet H JohnsonTrustee
Ephraim IsaacExecutive Di
Bruce AfranTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$61,160
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$11,942
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$49,218
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$11,125$3,708-$14,833
Travel$7,546--$7,546
Fees for Services Other$4,000--$4,000
Office Expenses$433$830-$1,263
Fees for Services Accounting$1,000--$1,000
Depreciation Depletion$619--$619
Information Technology$284--$284
Other Expenses$1,100$117-$117
All Other Expenses-$56-$56
Total Functional Expenses$44,507$4,711$0$49,218
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Institute of Semitic Studies Inc
EIN
22-2664354
Phone
6095772233
Address
705A ROSEDALE ROAD, PRINCETON, NJ 08542

Signing Officer

Name
Ephraim Isaac
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6095772233
Signed
2025-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ephraim Isaac
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Azer Driscoll & Desimone LLC
Address
12 ROSZEL RD STE A104, PRINCETON, NJ 08540
Preparer
Michael J Driscoll
Phone
6094521122
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The institute was organized on july 30, 1985 to promote research and study in the area of semitic languages and civilizations. For the purposes of the work of the of the institute the semitic languages are grouped into four categories: northeast semitic (old akkadian, babylonian, assyrian); northwest semitic(amorite, ugaritic, hebrew, phoenician, moa-bite, and various aramaic dialects); southwest semitic (arabic and its dialects); and southeast semitic (sabeen, ge'ez or classical ethiopic, tegrenya, tegre, amharic, gurage and its dialects and other ethiopian languages). The institute will support at least one scholar from each of the four branches of the semitic languages who will do full-time research without any other obligations for a period of six months to two years in an area of their field of study. The institute will establish a library which will include microfilms and microfiche of all known semitic language inscriptions and manuscripts; a computer index; archeological objects, pottery, drawings, paintings, sculptures and similar artifacts. It is anticipated that the institute will acquire suitable facilities which will permit as many as twelve scholars to reside and procure their studies at any one time.”

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

“DEPRECIATION”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference 354”

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