Mission
The Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) was established in 2002 by Professor Lambros Comitas with the goal of supporting in-depth ethnographic research that addresses critical societal issues. It aims to perpetuate the scholarly legacy of its founder by training researchers and providing access to a vast repository of ethnographic materials.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2003
EIN
32-0078139
Total Assets
$512.6 thousand
At a Glance
Overview and History of CIFAS
Established in 2002, CIFAS is a successor to the Research Institute for the Study of Man (RISM), preserving its tradition of ethnographic scholarship.
Mission and Vision
CIFAS aims to apply anthropological research methods to explore contemporary social problems.
Comitas Legacy
CIFAS works to honor and continue the legacy of its founder, Lambros Comitas.
Our Programs
Field School
The Field School provides training in ethnographic research methods for graduate students and researchers.
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Overall Score
48
20
/100
Program Expense Ratio
44.68%
4
/20
Program Revenue Growth
4.67%
10
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
26.94
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 443.2K | 95.71% |
| Program Services | 19.85K | 4.29% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 463K | 100.00% |
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