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Who We Are
American Friends, located in Washington, DC, was established in
1999 and is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3)
of the United States tax code. The board of directors includes recipients
of Humboldt Foundation grants and other individuals who share the
goals of the Foundation.
The programs of American Friends include promoting Humboldt Foundation
programs through mailings, articles, advertising, the Humboldtians On Campus (HOC) program, and exhibits at
scholarly and scientific conferences; organizing and hosting functions
for the more than 4,500 scholars residing in the United States who
have received grants, fellowships, and awards from the Alexander
von Humboldt Foundation (Humboldtians); maintaining relationships
with the German Embassy and with German and American scholarly,
cultural, and educational organizations; and supporting activities
which strengthen the transatlantic dialogue and cooperation.
American Friends raises funds for its activities and to support
Foundation-related interests in the United States. Contributions
from Humboldtians and from foundations, corporations, and individuals
interested in international scholarly exchange may be in cash (check
or money order), property (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real
estate), or by bequest.
American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation coordinates
its activities with the Alexander
von Humboldt Association of America (AvHAA), an independent
non-profit membership organization for Humboldtians residing in
the United States. The AvHAA encourages professional collegiality
among its members, reinforces contacts with German scientists and
scholars, and promotes programs of the Humboldt Foundation. Members
elect the board of directors, and membership dues support a newsletter
and a bi-annual national meeting.
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