Public Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policies
- Investment and Spending Policy
- IRS Determination Letter (confirming 501(c)(3) status)
- Joint Venture Policy
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Professional Conduct Policy
- Records Retention Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
- Website and Social Media Privacy Policy
- Holiday Closings
- Financial Documents
Facts & Figures
Name: American Schools of Oriental Research
Mission: ASOR's mission is to initiate, encourage and support research into and public understanding of the cultures and history of the Near East from the earliest of times.
Founded: 1900
Members: 1,650 individual members, 83 institutional members, and 3 affiliated overseas research institutes
Publications: Three journals (BASOR, JCS, and NEA), the ASOR Newsletter, and two book series (ASOR Annual [AASOR] and Archaeological Report Series [ASOR–ARS])
Annual Meeting: The conference with approximately 950 attendees begins eight days (on a Wednesday) before American Thanksgiving. The location varies every year, but the meeting is always located near the SBL Annual Meeting.
Professional Personnel: ASOR has 11 full time staff members (including staff for ASOR Cultural Heritage Initiatives), and about 10 part-time staff (including ASOR CHI).
President: Susan Ackerman, Dartmouth College
Chief Administrative Officer: Andrew G. Vaughn (Executive Director)
- IRS Determination Letter (confirmation of ASOR's 501(c)(3) status) (pdf)
- Audited Financial Statements
- Form 990