Society for Military History

A scholarly society tracing to 1933 that advances the study of military history, uniting academic historians, serving soldiers, and interested citizens through its journal, annual meeting, and book awards.

  • www.smh-hq.org
  • Guild
  • S Portland, ME
  • Professional and scientific society
  • Read from public sources, Jul 2026
7named by SMH
19named by peers

Financial profile

Society for Military History · EIN 53-0239268 · 501(c)(3)

Fiscal yearTotal revenueContributionsProgram servicesTotal expensesNet assetsYear end
FY2023$737,222$203,904$351,846$813,371$1,256,809Mar 2023
FY2022$650,422$263,500$173,649$494,910$1,332,961Mar 2022
FY2021$443,215$228,328$29,929$443,044$1,177,450Mar 2021
FY2020$517,753$218,820$65,102$476,404$1,177,280Mar 2020
FY2019$598,165$203,621$51,857$456,252$1,135,933Mar 2019
FY2018$474,037$193,366$46,597$457,936$994,020Mar 2018

Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.

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Peer societies

Five societies Society for Military History is read alongside.

Who backs SMH

Every company Society for Military History names publicly as a supporter, exactly as published. Companies also named by other associations on Sociogene come first.

CompanySupport as publishedAlso named by
De Gruyter BrillExhibitorASA ACLA APSA ASOR ASIL +3
The Scholar's ChoiceExhibitorASA ACLA AMS ASEH ASA +3
Schiffer PublishingExhibitorMPIBA
Casemate PublishersExhibitorOnly Society for Military History, so far
McFarland PublishingExhibitorOnly Society for Military History, so far
Osprey Publishing LtdExhibitorOnly Society for Military History, so far
Strategy & Tactics PressExhibitorOnly Society for Military History, so far
Sources: 1 published list, read September 2026

SMH 2026 Annual Meeting tabletop exhibitors. Read September 27, 2026. 2026 Annual Meeting tabletop exhibitors. University presses, government agencies, nonprofits (incl. U.S. Naval Institute) and an unidentifiable entry ('AM') excluded.

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Who backs Society for Military History's peers, but not Society for Military History

Companies named publicly by at least one of Society for Military History's five peer societies, and not found in Society for Military History's reviewed public records.

CompanyASEHHSSNCOPHPeers
106 GroupNetworking Sponsors1 of 3
African American Historical Research & ConsultingSilver Level1 of 3
Amplifier Experience DesignSilver Level1 of 3
Arcadia PublishingGold Level1 of 3
Beacon DesignGuarantor Level1 of 3
Bear Wallow BooksNetworking Sponsors1 of 3
Bernstein & AssociatesBronze Level1 of 3
Collector Systems CMSBronze Level1 of 3
Common CoffeeNamed1 of 3
Fleischer's AuctionsBronze Level1 of 3
Frank and GloryBronze Level1 of 3
Historical Research Associates, Inc.Silver Level1 of 3
Ingram Academic & ProfessionalNamed1 of 3
LucideaGold Level1 of 3
Museum Search and ReferenceBronze Level1 of 3
New South AssociatesSilver Level1 of 3
Prycer ConsultingNetworking Sponsors1 of 3
Recollect CMSPlatinum Level1 of 3
The Luster CompanySilver Level1 of 3

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The outside view

A scholarly society tracing to 1933 that advances the study of military history, uniting academic historians, serving soldiers, and interested citizens through its journal, annual meeting, and book awards.

  • Consensus
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  • Inward
  • Volunteer

Their shape

The Guild

Where mastery is the price of belonging.

The Guild is the keeper of a craft and its standards, where belonging means meeting a real bar. Its gift is depth and trusted expertise, its challenge is opening up to newcomers and new ways.

Also reads toward The Village and The Legacy.

Strengths

→Deep loyalty and a strong sense of belonging.
→Standards and credentials carry real weight.
→Expertise and trusted credential in the field.

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