The School Of Practical Philosophy is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, School Of Practical Philosophy employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. School Of Practical Philosophy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, School Of Practical Philosophy generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO TEACH COURSES DESIGNED TO SHOW HOW GREAT PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS MAY BE PUT TO EFFECTIVE USE IN DAILY LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS MAY BE PUT TO EFFECTIVE USE IN DAILY LIFE.
PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS MAY BE PUT TO EFFECTIVE USE IN DAILY LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Howard Schott President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Allan Moller Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Earl Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Bosworth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Robert Blejer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Russell Bosworth Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,449 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,449 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $502,628 |
Investment income | $119,821 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,865,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $139,441 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $661 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,719,269 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $24,600 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,843 |
Payroll taxes | $2,283 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $123,664 |
Advertising and promotion | $259,909 |
Office expenses | $24,230 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,727 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $60,632 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $265,388 |
Insurance | $76,849 |
All other expenses | $43,384 |
Total functional expenses | $1,135,162 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,034 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,058 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,513 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $350,681 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,387,718 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,211,318 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $76,495 |
Other assets | $1,358,490 |
Total assets | $15,586,307 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,509 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $43,591 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $399,060 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,110,000 |
Total liabilities | $1,600,160 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,986,147 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,586,307 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The School Of Practical Philosophy has recieved totaling $52,525.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Neal And Susan Broxmeyer Family Foundation Uniondale, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $35,000 |
V&l Marx Foundation Scarsdale, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 04/07/21 | $25 |
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