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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1231783

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Tax-exempt · RESTON, VA 20192

Financials

$710K$745K2023$541K$792K2024$630K$726K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$630,031$725,548-$95,517$1,274,025$0$1,274,025
December 31, 2024990$540,595$792,084-$251,489$1,369,542$0$1,369,542
December 31, 2023990$710,193$745,070-$34,877$1,621,012$0$1,621,012
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$626,786
Membership dues
$449,020
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$119
Other revenue
$3,126

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$491,168
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,200
Travel
$118,972
Program services (functional)
$725,548

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,369,542
Total assets, end of year
$1,274,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,274,025
Gross receipts
$630,031
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
VA

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
Professor Hassina MouriPresident
Officer
20$0
Professor David CohenTreasurer
Officer
15$0
Dr Ludwig StroinkSecretary-General
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Professor Hassina MouriPresident
Officer
20$0
Professor David CohenTreasurer
Officer
12$0
Professor Ludwig StroinkSecretary-General
Key employee
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Prof John LUDDEN CBEPresident
Officer
20$0
Prof Stanley C FINNEYSecretary General
Officer
20$0
Prof Hiroshi KITAZATOTreasurer
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
NATIONAL CENTRE 917-12201, RESTON, VA 20192-0001
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Hassina Mouri, University of Johannesburg, University Road, Auckland Park, Gauteng 2006, SF
Signed the 990
David Cohen, Treasurer
Phone
(310) 710-0701

Mission

IUGS promotes development of the geosciences through the support of broad-based scientific studies, technical comissinos and scientific conferences, to apply the results of these and other studies to preserve the natural environment, to strengthen public awareness of geology and advance geological education in the widest sense.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Co-financing of the "International Geoscience Programme (IGCP)" in cooperation with UNESCO: a broad international cooperation program in the earth sciences and memberships and contribution to the activities of the International Science Council.
    Expenses $250,240
  • Financing of activities of international commissions, task groups and initiatives tackling issues of global significance in the geosciences. Hosting of IUGS-sponsored scientific events and operations of secretariat/account support/executive committee
    Expenses $270,907
  • Publication and dissemination of the IUGS journal "EPISODES", a high-impact publication at the service of the global geoscience community, contributions to the One Geology mapping program and presentation of IUGS awards
    Expenses $30,000 · grants $30,000
  • Operational costs of the IUGS
    Expenses $174,401

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1231783
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
1982
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,274,025
Income (IRS master file)
$630,031

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$630,031$725,548$1,274,025XML
990December 2024$540,595$792,084$1,369,542XML
990December 2023$710,193$745,070$1,621,012XML
990December 2022$533,616$643,013$1,655,889IRS

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 52-1231783).

Questions about INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES is 52-1231783.
Is INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES 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 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES 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 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES 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 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Hassina Mouri.
Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $630,031, expenses of $725,548 and total assets of $1,274,025 at year end.

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