EIN 23-7303020

Lepidopterists Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Lepidopterists Society promotes the science of butterfly and moth study in all branches, furthers scientifically sound research, and publishes periodicals. It produces four issues of "Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society" yearly and "News of the Lepidopterists' Society" with articles regarding research. The society organizes an international meeting when feasible. Membership costs cover mailings, communications, website upkeep, publicity and recruitment at entomological conferences, PayPal and credit card processing fees, office expenses, banking fees and student new member collecting.
Total revenues
$149,918
2023
Total expenses
$126,808
2023
Total assets
$730,974
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Lepidopterists Society

Publication of refereed Journal of the Leopdopterists' Society" 4 issues yearly and "News of the Lepdopterists' Society" with articles regarding research aspects of the study of Lepidoptera plus one season summary of important sightings and collection records. All publications were produced on time and within previously set budget limitations. The only revenue produced is from minimal page charges averaging $25 per page in the refereed Journal
Annual meeting student awards sales of memoirs back issues and Society t-shirts. Includes Bio-1 income for file sharing refereed articles student membership and member donations
Membership Costs: Mailings communications with members website upkeep attendance at entomological conferences for purposes of publicity and recruitment. Paollecting kits increased outreach at major entomological meetings.yPal and credit card processing fees office expenses banking fees student new member collecting kits increased outreach at major entomological meetings.

Who funds Lepidopterists Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$11

Personnel at Lepidopterists Society

NameTitleCompensation
Hugh McGuinessDirector$0
Keith SummervilleJournal Editor$5,000
Kelly RichersTreasurer$0
Alma SolisImmediate Past President$0
David BettmanVice President$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Lepidopterists Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$57,676
Program services$32,343
Investment income and dividends$59,899
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$0
Total revenues$149,918

Form 990s for Lepidopterists Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-10990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122021-06-01990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,140 from Stark Community Foundation
May 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9417 Carvalho CT
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Website URL
lepsoc.org/ 
Phone
(661) 201-7357
IRS details
EIN
23-7303020
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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