2018-07-26T12:45:45-05:00 2017-12-31 521626705 ROSENBLOOM & BUTLER CPAS PC 1455 RESEARCH BLVD SUITE 510 ROCKVILLE MD 20850 990 2017-01-01 112741490 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS NATI 9175516770 12 EAST 46TH STREET NO 600 NEW YORK NY 10017 KEITH WHITAKER TREASURER 9175516770 2018-07-10 1 DAVID BUTLER CPA P00175208 3017627755 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z PETER WOOD 12 EAST 46TH STREET NO 600 NEW YORK NY 10017 1254632 0 X WWW.NAS.ORG X 1987 NY PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN TEACHING AND SCHOLARSHIP. 22 22 18 0 0 0 1128304 1197090 0 0 26258 44478 13183 13064 1167745 1254632 6425 11850 0 0 638995 723978 106071 68871 68871 343921 421221 1095412 1225920 72333 28712 1320217 1395363 10240 8733 1309977 1386630 X THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS IS A NETWORK OF SCHOLARS AND CITIZENS COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING THE STANDARDS OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM, SEARCHES FOR THE TRUTH, AND PROMOTES VIRTUOUS CITIZENSHIP. 0 0 927723 11850 JOURNALS & REPORTSPUBLISHED A QUARTERLY JOURNAL, ACADEMIC QUESTIONS, WHICH EXPLORES THE VICES AND VIRTUES OF THE CONTEMPORARY UNIVERSITY. ISSUES ARE OFTEN THEMED AND INCLUDE SCHOLARLY ARTICLES, BOOK REVIEWS, POETRY, AND ITEMS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST. A SUBSCRIPTION TO ACADEMIC QUESTIONS IS INCLUDED IN NAS MEMBERSHIP. PUBLISH STUDIES THAT EXAMINE CURRICULA AND OTHER ASPECTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE. THESE STUDIES DOCUMENT TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY ACADEMIA. THEY AIM TO STIMULATE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. 45571 ADVOCACY, COMMENTARY AND MEETINGSNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS ADVOCATES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND CONSCIENCE. WE ENGAGE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR WORTHY REFORMS. IN OUR WRITING WE ADVOCATE PUBLICLY FOR THE INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM OF FACULTY MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATORS, STUDENTS, AND INVITED CAMPUS SPEAKERS. OUR WEBSITE PRESENTS DAILY OPINION AND COMMENTARY ON DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. A HIGH-TRAFFIC DESTINATION LINKED BY MAJOR ONLINE PUBLICATIONS, NAS.ORG PUBLISHES SUBSTANTIAL OP-ED STYLE ARTICLES BY GUEST AUTHORS AND NAS STAFF, ALONG WITH DEBATES AND VIDEOS.NAS HOLDS NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MEETINGS THAT FOCUS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES IN HIGHER EDUCATION TODAY. AT THESE MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES, THOSE CONCERNED ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION CONVENE TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF THE MOMENT, PROPOSE REFORMS, AND RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS. 973294 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 NY X ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT 9175516770 12 EAST 46TH STREET STE 600 NEW YORK NY 10017 PROFESSOR DANIEL ASIA MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR STEVE BALCH MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR JAY BERGMAN MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR PETER BERKOWITZ MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 WARD CONNERLY MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR GEORGE W DENT JR MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR CANDACE DE RUSSY BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR GAIL L HERIOT MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS KLINGENSTEIN MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR ROBERT C KOONS MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR THOMAS K LINDSAY MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR HERBERT LONDON MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 WIGHT MARTINDALE MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE D NEAL MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR NELSON ONG BOARD MEMBER & SECRETARY 0.00 X 0 0 0 NORMAN L ROGERS MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR BARRY SMITH MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR SANDRA STOTSKY MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR RICHARD VEDDER MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR BRADLEY CS WATSON MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 PROFESSOR AMY WAX MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR ALBERT KEITH WHITAKER MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR PETER WOOD PRESIDENT & EX OFFICIO BOA 40.00 X 189080 0 0 189080 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 133895 1063195 1197090 44478 44478 OTHER INCOME 611710 13064 13064 13064 1254632 13064 0 44478 11850 11850 300418 249347 51071 272424 226112 46312 24663 20470 4193 85271 70775 14496 41202 34198 7004 21575 17907 3668 68871 68871 55087 48450 6637 65346 36131 29215 10234 8494 1740 101249 84037 17212 37077 37077 12981 10774 2207 PUBLICATIONS 117672 117672 0 1225920 973294 183755 68871 594271 344526 6484 6818 157846 157846 0 0 697289 1031119 22173 12900 1320217 1395363 10240 8733 10240 8733 X 1198608 1291915 111369 94715 1309977 1386630 1320217 1395363 28712 47941 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 1186013 1156941 1249325 1128304 1197090 5917673 1186013 1156941 1249325 1128304 1197090 5917673 1443419 4474254 32673 44421 40195 26258 44478 188025 14217 12663 19723 13183 13064 72850 6178548 0.72420 0.70020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 157846 157846 0 0 MUTUAL FUNDS 1031119 F 1031119 1302573 47941 47941 1254632 0 1254632 1225920 0 1225920 0 1225920 SCH D, PART X, LINE 2 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS, INC. IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS, INC IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2013. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE IS ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. X X X X X 1 ANRO INC 931 SOUTH MATLACK STREET WEST CHESTER PA 19382 PROSPECT MAILING 0 269919 60279 209640 LAKE GROUP MEDIA INC 1 BYRAM BROOK PLACE ARMONK ARMONK NY 10504 MAILING LIST 0 19544 4365 15180 289463 64644 224820 1 HONORARIA 29 11850 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DR PETER WOOD PRESIDENT & EX OFFICIO BOA 189080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 189080 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COMPLETE COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO BEING FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REMINDS STAFF OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE POLICY PRECLUDES OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM MAKING ANY DECISIONS FROM WHICH THEY WILL BENEFIT FINANCIALLY. THE POLICY ALSO REQUIRES THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BE DISCLOSED. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED AND DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, THE BOARD'S COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SHALL CONSIDER WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, SHOULD BE MADE IN THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT. IF ANY CHANGES ARE RECOMMENDED, THESE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL DECISION. THE COMPENSATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 EACH OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 EACH OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.