About Us

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Founded

New York City, 1956

Founder

Lord Malcolm Douglas Hamilton

Status

Charitable 501(C)(3) Corporation

Registration No

NY State 42623

Federal ID No

237007452

Mission

The mission of The American-Scottish Foundation® is to be the pre-eminent, national, US-based not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening ties between individuals, institutions and businesses of Scotland and the United States through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, philanthropic, scientific and economic interests and activities.

The American-Scottish Foundation® champions the extraordinary and creative relationship between the US and Scotland for mutual benefit.

Function & Purpose

The Foundation is:

  • Inclusive
  • National in scope
  • Contemporary in focus
  • Commercial, as well as, cultural in orientation
  • A bridge between the United States and Scotland
  • Facilitator, advisor and supporter, as required
  • Operator of Scotland House
  • Promoter of Scotland, its history, its present and its future
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The Foundation's purpose is to conduct such activities as will enable it to fulfil its mission. Activities include fundraising, education, social interaction, facilitation, consultation and promotion of inward travel to Scotland. The Foundation's policy is to collaborate with and support Scottish cultural and commercial organizations.

Information regarding the foundations objectives and strategies.

Membership Policy

Its membership policy is inclusive without regard to heritage, lineage or sex. Membership is open to corporations and institutions, as well as individuals.