Society For The History Of Technology is located in Kirksville, MO. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For The History Of Technology 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 12/2023, Society For The History Of Technology generated $481.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $534.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY IS DEDICATED TO THE HISTORICAL STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ITS RELATIONS WITH POLITICS, ECONOMICS, LABOR, BUSINESS, THE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC POLICY, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLISHED FOUR ISSUES OF OUR ACADEMIC JOURNAL (REGULAR SINCE THE 1950S), CONTAINING THE LATEST PEER-REVIEWED EXCELLENT SCHOLARSHIP IN OUR FIELD, PLUS BOOK REVIEWS, ESSAYS, AND VISUAL MATERIAL.
HELD SECOND IN-PERSON ANNUAL MEETING SINCE THE COVID PANDEMIC, ORGANIZING AND RUNNING ALMOST FOUR DAYS OF MEETINGS IN LOS ANGELES, WHERE MEMBERS PRESENTED RESEARCH PAPERS AND DISCUSSED TEACHING, WHERE PUBLISHERS DISPLAYED RECENT PUBLICATIONS IN OUR FIELD AND MET POTENTIAL AUTHORS, WHERE STUDENTS AND NEW SCHOLARS MET WITH SENIOR SCHOLARS AND GOT FEEDBACK ON THEIR WORK.
SELECTED WINNERS OF SHOT'S FOURTEEN REGULAR AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH; AWARDED SEVERAL DOZEN TRAVEL GRANTS TO US AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS TO SUPPORT THEIR PRESENTING RESEARCH AT OUR CONFERENCE; HOSTED OTHER PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE AND RECOGNIZE GOOD WORK IN OUR DISCIPLINE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gabrielle Hecht President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Douglas Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jan Korsten Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Bix Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ruth Oldenziel Editor, Society Journal | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Eric Hintz Executive Council Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,623 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,694 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,317 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $242,208 |
Investment income | $82,886 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $34 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $94,150 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $481,595 |
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. | $35,049 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,752 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,580 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,069 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $94 |
Information technology | $12,781 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $274,807 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,244 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $534,105 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,767 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,084 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,325 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,156,695 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,231,871 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,468 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $116,468 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,759,912 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,355,491 |
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 | $4,231,871 |