The American Schools of Oriental Research

Public Policies

• Conflict of Interest Policies
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
• Investment and Spending Policy
• Joint Venture Policy
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Records Retention Policy
• Whistleblower 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 peoples and cultures of the Near East from the earliest of times.

Founded: 1900

Members: 1,580 individual members, 85 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 begins eight days (on a Wednesday) before Thanksgiving. The location varies every year, but the meeting is always located near the SBL Annual Meeting.

Professional Personnel: The ASOR office has 7 full time staff members, and 3 part-time staff.

President: Timothy Harrison, University of Toronto

Chief Administrative Officer: Andrew G. Vaughn (Executive Director)

Financial Documents

• Audited Financial Statements
  • Fiscal Year 2009 Audit (pdf)
  • Fiscal Year 2010 Audit (pdf)
  • Fiscal Year 2011 Audit (pdf)
  • Fiscal Year 2012 Audit (pdf)
• Form 990
  • Fiscal Year 2009 Form 990 (pdf)
  • Fiscal Year 2010 Form 990 (pdf)
  • Fiscal Year 2011 Form 990 (pdf)
  • Fiscal Year 2012 Fom 990 (to be posted)