History Of Science Society Inc
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $617.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 08/1944
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 52-6050324
Organization Overview
History Of Science Society Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2023, History Of Science Society Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. History Of Science Society Inc 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 06/2023, History Of Science Society Inc generated $617.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $877.4k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, History Of Science Society Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $315,498. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER INTEREST, PROMOTE DISCUSSIONS, AND CONVEY UNDERSTANDING IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS - THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES TWO JOURNALS: ISIS APPEARS QUARTERLY AND OSIRIS APPEARS ANNUALLY. USING A HIGHLY SELECTIVE PROCESS, THE SOCIETY ENSURES THAT EACH JOURNAL CARRIES THE BEST SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE. THE EDITORIAL BOARDS HELP THE EDITORS REVIEW THE MANUSCRIPTS UNDER THE OVERALL DIRECTION OF A COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS. ISIS AND OSIRIS ARE SENT TO SOME 3,000 SUBSCRIBERS. THE HSS ALSO PUBLISHES THE ANNUAL ISIS CURRENT BIBLIOGRAPHY (CB) AS A SUPPLEMENT TO ISIS. EACH CB CONTAINS THOUSANDS OF ENTRIES, WHICH ARE ALSO LOADED INTO THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE (HSTM) DATABASE, PUBLISHED BY EBSCO, AND FREELY AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. NONMEMBERS CAN ACCESS MUCH OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA AT NO CHARGE AT WWW.ISISCB.ORG.
PRODUCTION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING - THE SINGLE BIGGEST ACTIVITY HANDLED BY THE SOCIETY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICE IS THE ANNUAL MEETING. THESE CONFERENCES ATTRACT APPROXIMATELY 500 SCHOLARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO COME TOGETHER TO SHARE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD.TRAVEL GRANTS FUNDED THROUGH THE U.S. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO QUALIFYING ATTENDEES. WE ALSO ASSIST 10 OTHER SOCIETIES IN ADMINISTERING NSF TRAVEL GRANTS WITH THE HSS EXEC DIR SERVING AS THE PI.
THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT INCLUDES CURRENT SOCIETY AND PROFESSIONAL NEWS, PROVIDES LINKS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, AND A LISTING OF OPEN JOBS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES; PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER; AND AWARDSPRIZES AND GRANTS FOR EXEMPLARY SCHOLARSHIP AND TEACHING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Florence Hsia Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Projit Mukharji Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Irina Podgorny Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Christine Van Oertzen Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Dora Vargha Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Evelyn Hammonds Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $112,728 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,072 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $225,800 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $253,244 |
| Investment income | $60,982 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $48,908 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $617,040 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $61,427 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,678 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,385 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,751 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $154,675 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,809 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,089 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,204 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,097 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,259 |
| Information technology | $15,028 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $23,889 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,347 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,056 |
| All other expenses | $1,534 |
| Total functional expenses | $877,389 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,945 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $65,506 |
| 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 | $25,228 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,931,564 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,000 |
| Total assets | $4,061,243 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,840 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $35,318 |
| 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 | $111,158 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$34,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,984,239 |
| 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 | $4,061,243 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, History Of Science Society Inc has awarded $61,427 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY PURPOSE: TO ATTEND HISTORY OF SCIENCE'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE | $10,843 |
SOCIETY FOR LITERATURE SCIENCE THE ARTS PURPOSE: NSF TRAVEL GRANT REIMBURSEMENT | $5,151 |
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: NSF TRAVEL GRANT REIMBURSEMENT | $14,157 |
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS PURPOSE: ISIS DECEMBER 2022 (VOL 113 ISSUE 4). SPONSOR A SCHOLAR EXPENSE | $18,951 |
SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIPS FOR FALL 2022 HSS-SHOT VIRTUAL CONFERENCE | $12,325 |