EIN 54-6026867

National Speleological Society (NSS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
State
Year formed
1941
Most recent tax filings
2021-03-01
Description
The National Speleological Society is the largest organization in the world working every day to further the exploration, study, and protection of caves and their environments, and foster fellowship among cavers.
Total revenues
$2,382,898
2021
Total expenses
$448,401
2021
Total assets
$8,876,946
2021
Num. employees
3
2021

Program areas at NSS

Periodic publications distributed free to members including journals, magazines, manuals, website, and annual compilation of cave activities.
They maintain a National headquarter and extensive library. They also provide awards for scientific research and conservation activities and grants to support exploration of caves, scientific studies, protection and conservation of caves, and educatinal activities.
The nss holds conventions, seminars, and cave rescue training. They perform cave restorations, cave conservation, cave management, etc.
Member services, bookstore, fine arts salon, miscellaneous awards, venue and other

Who funds National Speleological Society (NSS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$1,634
Louden Family FoundationNo Restrictions$500

Personnel at NSS

NameTitleCompensation
Kristine EbreySecretary and Treasurer$0
Doug WarnerDirector$0
Gary SchnidelPresident$0
Maureen HandlerOperations V$0
Adam WeaverAdministrati$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for NSS

RevenuesFYE 03/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,198,418
Program services$182,608
Investment income and dividends$80,061
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$921,811
Total revenues$2,382,898

Form 990s for NSS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-032021-11-10990View PDF
2020-032021-05-26990View PDF
2019-032020-08-10990View PDF
2018-032019-05-14990View PDF
2017-032018-04-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,634 from AmazonSmile Foundation
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,837 from AmazonSmile Foundation
July 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 2, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
May 22, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Sports organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConservation easementReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
6001 Pulaski Pike
Huntsville, AL 35810
Metro area
Huntsville, AL
County
Madison County, AL
Website URL
caves.org/ 
Phone
(256) 852-1300
Facebook page
NationalSpeleologicalSociety 
Twitter profile
@nsscaves 
IRS details
EIN
54-6026867
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1941
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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