Nonprofit · EIN 06-0906643
SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
Tax-exempt · MCLEAN, VA 22102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,131,989 | $1,482,790 | -$350,801 | $5,891,228 | $219,738 | $5,671,490 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,868,165 | $1,175,077 | $693,088 | $5,784,508 | $160,658 | $5,623,850 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,149,710 | $1,075,635 | $74,075 | $5,323,052 | $153,332 | $5,169,720 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,203
- Program service revenue
- $830,447
- Investment income
- $251,339
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $60,242
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $73,664
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $720
- Accounting fees
- $14,250
- Travel
- $12,837
- Depreciation
- $3,972
- Program services (functional)
- $1,279,669
- Management and general (functional)
- $203,121
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,784,508
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,891,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $219,738
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,671,490
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,028
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,625,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,851,602
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $819,888
- Gross receipts
- $3,218,070
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1940
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARIN CROFT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZERINA JOHANSSON | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL KOCH | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET LEWIS | IMMED PAST P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAISSA RODRIGUES | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINA CURRY ROGERS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| STUART SUMIDA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TED VLAMIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE WEIL | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ZANNO | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE LOWERY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN CHIN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA HOPKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZERINA JOHANSSON | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL KOCH | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TAISSA RODRIGUES | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STUART SUMIDA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JESSICA THEODOR | IMMED.PAST P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TED VLAMIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ZANNO | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE LOWERY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN CHIN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA HOPKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZERINA JOHANSSON | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL KOCH | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TAISSA RODRIGUES | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STUART SUMIDA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JESSICA THEODOR | IMMED.PAST P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TED VLAMIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ZANNO | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE LOWERY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1660 INTERNATIONAL DRSTE 600, MCLEAN, VA 22102-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LEE LOWERY, 1660 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 600, MCLEAN, VA 221024877
- Signed the 990
- LEE LOWERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (301) 634-7024
- Website
- HTTPS://VERTPALEO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STEVE GUY & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY AND TO SERVE THE COMMON INTERESTS AND FACILITATE THE COOPORATION OF ALL PERSONS CONCERNED WITH THE HISTORY, EVOLUTION, COMPARATIVE ANATOMY, AND TAXONOMY OF VERTEBRATE ANIMALS, AS WELL AS, FIELD OCCURANCE, COLLECTION, AND STUDY OF FOSSIL VERTEBRATES AND THE STRATIGRAPHY OF THE BEDS IN WHICH THEY ARE FOUND. THE SOCIETY IS ALSO CONCERNED WITH THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF FOSSIL SITES.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL MEETING: THE ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE PROVIDES A FORUM FOR SCIENTISTS AND HOBBYISTS INTERESTED IN THE SCIENCE OF PALEONTOLOGY TO NETWORK, SHARE INFORMATION, AND COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS.Expenses $958,073 · revenue $518,631
- JOURNAL: THE JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY IS THE FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY.Expenses $95,498 · revenue $106,596
- MEMBERSHIP: THE SOCIETY'S MOST VITAL RESOURCE IS THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF IT'S MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 2,000 PROFESSIONALS, AMATEURS AND STUDENTS WORLD-WIDE ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS. THE SVP MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CONTAINS CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ENTIRE SVP MEMBER COMMUNITY AND IS AVAILABLE FOR SEARCHING MEMBERS. THE JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY (JVP), THE MOST WIDELY READ JOURNAL IN THE PROFESSION, IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.Expenses $226,098 · revenue $204,951
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0906643
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,891,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,218,070
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,131,989 | $1,482,790 | $5,891,228 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,868,165 | $1,175,077 | $5,784,508 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,149,710 | $1,075,635 | $5,323,052 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,031,073 | $1,041,824 | $5,014,263 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0906643).
Questions about SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
- What is the EIN of SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY is 06-0906643.
- Is SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LEE LOWERY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,131,989, expenses of $1,482,790 and total assets of $5,891,228 at year end.
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