American Society For Legal History

Missoula, MT · Founded 1959

Learned society fostering interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching in legal history

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Social Impact
Contact
Barbara Welke

About Organization

American Society for Legal History fosters scholarship, teaching, and study concerning the law and institutions of all legal systems through conferences, publications, and awards. Founded in 1956 and based in Missoula, MT, the society operates with $392,800 in annual revenue supported by 180 volunteers, publishing the quarterly journal Law and History Review.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$393K

-17.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$265K

+11.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.1M

+14.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $392,803 $265,199 $3,052,120 0
2023 $476,888 $237,647 $2,675,557 0
2022 $270,340 $232,231 $2,332,699 0
2020 $523,148 $83,833 $2,288,154 0
2019 $437,436 $231,602 $1,835,477 0
2018 $262,186 $221,948 $1,390,396 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Society For Legal History

Scholarship Programs

Awards financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education and career advancement opportunities.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Capacity Building

Strengthens organizational effectiveness through infrastructure development, training, and strategic partnerships.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Society For Legal History.

BW

Barbara Welke

President
15 hrs/week
MS

Mitra Sharafi

President-El
1 hrs/week
MW

Michael Willrich

Imm Past Pre
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1959

Organization Founded

1959

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Amalia Kessler Director 1.00 hrs/week
AT
Anne Twitty Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Ari Bryen Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
CE
Catherine Evans Director 1.00 hrs/week
DE
Daniel Ernst Director 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Elizabeth Kamali Director 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Elizabeth Katz Director 1.00 hrs/week
FB
Fahad Bishara Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jane Manners Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jelani Hayes Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kate Masur Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kim Welch Director 1.00 hrs/week
KV
Kyle Volk Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week
MM
Michelle McKinley Director 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Sally Hadden Director 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Sam Erman Director 1.00 hrs/week
WS
Will Smiley Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990 (2023)

Total Reported (2023)

$8K

Highest Paid

$8K

Michelle Mckinley

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Michelle Mckinley Director $7,500 $7,500 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

24 Registrations
19 Clients

Clients 19 total

A
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
3 filings
A
American Society For Microbiology
2 filings
A
American Society For Radiation Oncology
2 filings
A
American Society For Transplantation And Cellular Therapy
2 filings
A
Acg Advocacy Obo The American Society For Collective Rights Licensing
1 filing
A
American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
1 filing
A
American Society For Clinical Laboratory Science
1 filing
A
American Society For Clinical Pathology
1 filing
A
American Society For Dermatologic Surgery Association
1 filing
A
American Society For Engineering Education
1 filing
A
American Society For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1 filing
A
American Society For Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
1 filing
A
American Society For Histocompatibility And Immunogenetics
1 filing
A
American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery
1 filing
A
American Society For Mohs Surgery
1 filing
A
American Society For Nuclear Cardiology
1 filing
A
American Society For Quality
1 filing
A
American Society For Reproductive Medicine (Asrm)
1 filing
N
North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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32 Campus Drive La 252 Missoula, MT 59812