Seismological Society Of America is located in Albany, CA. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 01/2022, Seismological Society Of America employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seismological Society Of 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 01/2022, Seismological Society Of America generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 01/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (SSA) IS AN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF SEISMOLOGY AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF EARTHQUAKES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, A SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY, HAS WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTS A VARIETY OF TECHNICAL INTERESTS. IN ADDITION TO SEISMOLOGISTS, MEMBERS INCLUDE GEOPHYSICISTS, GEOLOGISTS, ENGINEERS, INSURERS, AND POLICY MAKERS ACTIVELY WORKING IN GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO PROMOTE EARTHQUAKE PUBLIC SAFETY. IT IS THE PRIMARY FORUM FOR THE ASSEMBLY, EXCHANGE, AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ESSENTIAL FOR EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES TWO BI-MONTHLY PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS THE BULLETIN OF THE SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (BSSA) AND THE SEISMOLOGICAL RESEARCH LETTERS (SRL) AND ONE OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL, THE SEISMIC RECORD. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES AND HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD IN APRIL, IN WHICH RESEARCHERS SHARE THE RESULTS OF THEIR WORK. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMMATIC WORK INCLUDES A TOPICAL MEETING IN THE FALL, MENTORING PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SEISMOLOGISTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN EARTHQUAKE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND PREPAREDNESS THROUGH COALITIONS WITH RELATED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETIES AND A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON U.S. POLICYMAKING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nan Broadbent Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $199,727 |
Xyoli Prez-Campos Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $300 |
Bill Walter Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Townend President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Hellweg President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kris Pankow Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Lumina Datamatics Composition | 1/30/22 | $267,377 |
J&j Editorial Editorial | 1/30/22 | $103,287 |
Projection Presentation Tech Va For Annual Meeting | 1/30/22 | $151,103 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $226,728 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $66,707 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,660,279 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,953,714 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,456,627 |
Investment income | $138,031 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,571 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,537,820 |
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. | $219,538 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,053 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $256,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,281 |
Other employee benefits | $20,982 |
Payroll taxes | $34,286 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $37,794 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $76,187 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,576 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,869 |
Advertising and promotion | $190,438 |
Office expenses | $190,556 |
Information technology | $48,107 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,950 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $232,995 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,890 |
Insurance | $6,847 |
All other expenses | $1,041 |
Total functional expenses | $2,180,874 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,429,220 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,344 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $98,749 |
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 | $82,216 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,177 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,459,105 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,130,811 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111,553 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $513,203 |
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 | $624,756 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,886,958 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $619,097 |
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 | $6,130,811 |
Earnings | -$33,238 |
Admin Expense | $5,912 |
Net Contributions | $1,812,916 |
Ending Balance | $1,773,766 |
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