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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2285371

ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DALLAS, TX 75205

Financials

$155K$46K2024$172K$74K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$172,194$74,164$98,030$240,843$0$240,843
December 31, 2024990$155,317$45,521$109,796$142,543$0$142,543
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$159,679
Program service revenue
$12,328
Investment income
$187
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$399
Accounting fees
$2,500
Travel
$3,426
Program services (functional)
$69,072
Management and general (functional)
$5,092

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$142,543
Total assets, end of year
$240,843
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$240,843
Publicly traded securities
$132,638
Net assets without donor restrictions
$240,843
Gross receipts
$172,194
Employees
0

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW T CANTIRINOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
THOMAS W PAUKEN2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director
–$0
SHAUN RIELEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
LUKE C SHEAHANVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW T CANTIRINOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHAUN RIELEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
LUKE C SHEAHANVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4231 TRAVIS ST APT 15, DALLAS, TX 75205-4815
In care of
% WILLIAM REGNERY II
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
10 Nebraska St Unit 5, Worcester MA 01604
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MATTHEW T CANTIRINO, 250 S STAGECOACH TRL APT 332, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Luke C Sheahan, 630 Clover Hill Road, Somerset PA 15501
Signed the 990
MATTHEW T CANTIRINO, TREASURER
Phone
(917) 975-3184
Return prepared by
JACOB GLICK & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

THE ACADEMY PURSUES A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MEANING, ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CIVILIZED LIFE, ESPECIALLY IN THE WESTERN WORLD, AND EXPLORES MORAL, RELIGIOUS, EPISTEMOLOGICAL, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, AND SCIENTIFIC ISSUES, INCLUDING THEIR RELATION TO POLITICS AND ECONOMICS. THE ACADEMY ESCHEWS IDEOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP IN FAVOR OF THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH FOR ITS OWN SAKE. IT CHERISHES INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY AND HUMILITY. THE ACADEMY SPONSORS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, AND LECTURES, ENCOURAGING AN OPEN AND VIGOROUS BUT ALWAYS CIVIL EXCHANGE OF VIEWS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ACADEMY PURSUES A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MEANING, ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CIVILIZED LIFE, ESPECIALLY IN THE WESTERN WORLD, AND EXPLORES MORAL, RELIGIOUS, EPISTEMOLOGICAL, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, AND SCIENTIFIC ISSUES, INCLUDING THEIR RELATION TO POLITICS AND ECONOMICS. THE ACADEMY ESCHEWS IDEOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP IN FAVOR OF THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH FOR ITS OWN SAKE. IT CHERISHES INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY AND HUMILITY. THE ACADEMY SPONSORS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, AND LECTURES, ENCOURAGING AN OPEN AND VIGOROUS BUT ALWAYS CIVIL EXCHANGE OF VIEWS.
    Expenses $69,072 · revenue $12,328

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2285371
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$240,843
Income (IRS master file)
$172,194

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
June 1, 2018
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$172,194$74,164$240,843IRS
990December 2024$155,317$45,521$142,543XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Luke C Sheahan
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Luke C Sheahan
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Luke C Sheahan
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Luke C Sheahan
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-2285371).

Questions about ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED is 26-2285371.
Is ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2018.
Are donations to ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED 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 ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED 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 ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED 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 ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MATTHEW T CANTIRINO.
Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ACADEMY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $172,194, expenses of $74,164 and total assets of $240,843 at year end.

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