Nonprofit · EIN 23-2967019
ANTHROCON INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,297,941 | $1,829,002 | $468,939 | $1,357,666 | $0 | $1,357,666 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,771,021
- of which government grants
- $25,000
- Membership dues
- $1,541,605
- Program service revenue
- $235,698
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $81,438
- Other revenue
- $291,222
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $734
- Occupancy
- $238,657
- Travel
- $28,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $937,347
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,357,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,357,666
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $87,103
- Gross receipts
- $2,346,673
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Conway | Chairman Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Cole | Public Outreach Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Peter Kappesser | Art Show Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Paige Ward | Print & Digital Media Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Valentina O'Donnell | Registration Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Chris Williams | Events Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kenneth Baker | A/V Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Isaac Tan | Digital Services Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Williams | Operations Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Douglas Payne | Finance Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Costa | Safety and Security Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Timothy Mithee | Dealers Room Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Horton | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 606 LIBERTY AVE 3RD FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-2721
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Samuel Conway, 606 Liberty Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Signed the 990
- Douglas Payne, Finance Director
- Phone
- (484) 324-8722
Mission
Anthrocon's mission is to operate an annual convention of cartoon enthusiasts.
Program accomplishments
- Anthrocon conducted its annual art show in which artists are provided with space to display their work, along with the option to take part in consignment sales. All artwork is expected to be relevant to the overall theme of anthropomorphic (that is, cartoon) animals.Expenses $179,370 · revenue $160,045
- Anthrocon hosted a luncheon for its sponsor-level attendees to show appreciation and to encourage future sponsorship. Guest speakers were on hand at the luncheon in order to provided for both entertainment and informational discussions. The per-person ticket cost for the luncheon (excluding taxes and surcharges) was included in the registration fee for the sponsor levels.Expenses $58,441 · revenue $56,318
- Anthrocon sponsored a river cruise intended both to allow its costumed performers an opportunity to display their talents to a larger public audience, and to offer attendees an opportunity to experience the sights of Anthrocon's host city of Pittsburgh.Expenses $37,540 · revenue $30,315
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2967019
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,357,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,346,673
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,476,493 | $1,355,519 | $603,354 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $875,548 | $820,399 | $452,037 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about ANTHROCON INC
- What is the EIN of ANTHROCON INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANTHROCON INC is 23-2967019.
- Is ANTHROCON INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1998.
- Are donations to ANTHROCON INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ANTHROCON INC 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 ANTHROCON INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ANTHROCON INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ANTHROCON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Samuel Conway.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANTHROCON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ANTHROCON INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,297,941, expenses of $1,829,002 and total assets of $1,357,666 at year end.
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