Theosophical Society In America is located in Wheaton, IL. The organization was established in 1939. 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 03/2023, Theosophical Society In America employed 49 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Theosophical Society In America 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 03/2023, Theosophical Society In America generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 03/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FORM A NUCLEUS OF THE UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD OF HUMANITY, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF RACE, CREED, SEX, CASTE OR COLOR. TO ENCOURAGE THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND SCIENCE. TO INVESTIGATE UNEXPLAINED LAWS OF NATURE AND THE POWERS LATENT IN HUMANITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISHING HOUSE AND BOOK SHOP - INCLUDES THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF QUEST BOOKS THROUGH TRADE DISTRIBUTORS AS WELL AS DIRECT MAIL AND INTERNET SALES. THE QUEST BOOK SHOP IS A RETAIL OUTLET FOR QUEST BOOKS AND OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS AND ITEMS.
EDUCATION - INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING MATERIALS, COURSES, PAMPHLETS AND INTERNET MATERIAL FOR PRESENTATION TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC DIRECTLY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
LIBRARY, RESEARCH CENTER AND ARCHIVES - INCLUDES THE ACQUISITION, CIRCULATION AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT OF THE OLCOTT LIBRARY AND NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Thompson Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $78,700 |
Barbara Hebert President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,036 |
David Bruce Secretary | Officer | 40 | $47,515 |
Steve Schweizer Director | Trustee | 28 | $34,523 |
Floyd Kettering Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $18,000 |
Kathryn Gann Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $132,777 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,448,905 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,581,682 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $241,739 |
Investment income | $25,476 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $24,918 |
Net Rental Income | $50,128 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $376,441 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,300,384 |
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. | $310,533 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $258,476 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,325,599 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $293,989 |
Payroll taxes | $125,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,522 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $249,001 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,175 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,519 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,217 |
Office expenses | $141,498 |
Information technology | $71,615 |
Royalties | $38,822 |
Occupancy | $380,403 |
Travel | $6,531 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $9,577 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $125,565 |
Insurance | $80,000 |
All other expenses | $86,083 |
Total functional expenses | $3,502,704 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $595,920 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $693,349 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $74,298 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $18,824 |
Inventories for sale or use | $469,807 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $135,523 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $847,489 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $19,660,173 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,495,383 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $308,190 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $29,397 |
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 | $6,404,410 |
Total liabilities | $6,741,997 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,485,407 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,267,979 |
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 | $22,495,383 |