Nonprofit · EIN 52-6044250
MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,718,799 | $2,160,506 | -$441,707 | $5,809,335 | $2,128,384 | $3,680,951 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,794,987 | $1,891,932 | -$96,945 | $5,688,641 | $1,713,808 | $3,974,833 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,486
- of which government grants
- $43,000
- Program service revenue
- $1,327,429
- Investment income
- $235,238
- Royalties
- $4,646
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $80,652
- Other revenue
- $4,646
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $109,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $409,448
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $636,271
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $650
- Accounting fees
- $82,414
- Occupancy
- $86,621
- Travel
- $73,704
- Depreciation
- $179,293
- Program services (functional)
- $1,736,472
- Management and general (functional)
- $423,063
- Fundraising (functional)
- $971
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,688,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,809,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,128,384
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,680,951
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $325,071
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,930,398
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $998,733
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,682,218
- Gross unrelated business income
- $17,193
- Gross receipts
- $2,335,173
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1937
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann E Benbow | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| Donna L Whitney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Penniston-Dorland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Post | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Glenn Gaetani | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kim Tait | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Astrid Holzheid | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Marian Holness | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Melissa Sims | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Przemek Dera | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jackson | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Russell | Editor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,338 | $4,494 |
| Ann E Benbow | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $105,000 | $0 |
| Donna L Whitney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Penniston-Dorland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Post | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Gaetani | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Tait | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Astrid Holzheid | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Marian Holness | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Sims | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Bodnar | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jackson | Councilor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3635 CONCORDE PKWY STE 500, CHANTILLY, VA 20151-1110
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ann E Benbow, PO Box 220037, Chantilly, VA 201510037
- Signed the 990
- Ann E Benbow, Executive Director
- Phone
- (703) 652-9950
- Website
- www.msaweb.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
Supports the teaching of mineralogical concepts and procedures, and attempts to raise the scientific literacy of society with respect to issues involving mineralogy in the widest sense. The Society publishes journals, a magazine, and books, as well as uses short courses, workshops, lectureships, website, social media, awards, grants, symposia, and meetings for professionals, students, and the public.
Program accomplishments
- Publications: Scientific publications (journals and books) and website produced for the advancement and promotion of mineralogy, crystallography, and petrology. Some examples of the publication are: American Mineralogist, subtitled in International Journal of Earth and Planetary Materials, is the print journal of the Society, and it has continuously appeared since 1916. It publishes the results of original scientific research in the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, and petrology with the goal of providing readers with the best in earth science research. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry - A series of multi-authored, soft-bound books containing cogent and concise reviews of the literature and advances about a subject area. There are 88 volumes published since 1974. Monographs and Textbooks - Single or limited authored, instructional textbooks. Elements - A full-color magazine first published in January 2005, Elements is the official newsletter of the Society. Published bimonthly, each issue also contains several thematic scientific articles written for a broad audience. Handbook of Mineralogy - A definitive modern source for data on all mineral specials. The authors of the handbook, John W. Anthony, Richard A. Bideaux, Kenneth W. Bladh, and Monte C. Nichols have made the volumes and full text of the five volumes available to MSA to keep updated and available in print and electronic forms.Expenses $1,485,941 · revenue $1,237,396
- Meetings, symposia and special sessions: The Society sponsors or co-sponsors a variety of international and national meetings as well as symposia, special, and theme sessions at meetings.Expenses $222,826 · revenue $72,840
- Grants - Grants for research in crystallography from the E.H. Kraus Crystallographic Research Fund and grants for student research in mineralogy and petrology are given each year based on the quality, innovativeness, and scientific significance of the research proposed by students and young researchers. Committees of the Society members evaluate the written proposals and recommend one Kraus and two mineralogy and petrology awards to be made to the Society's council, who finally approve the selection.Expenses $22,336 · grants $17,000
- Short Courses: 1-2 day, in-depth instructional courses, usually given in conjunction with major meetings, they are taught by several invited speakers who also write the accompanying reviews in mineralogy and geochemistry volume. In 2024, the short course was virtual.Expenses $5,369
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 | Not 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
- 52-6044250
- 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
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,809,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,335,173
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,718,799 | $2,160,506 | $5,809,335 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,794,987 | $1,891,932 | $5,688,641 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,819,141 | $1,824,331 | $5,664,963 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-6044250).
Questions about MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA is 52-6044250.
- Is MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 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 MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ann E Benbow.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (Ann E Benbow, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,718,799, expenses of $2,160,506 and total assets of $5,809,335 at year end.
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