EIN 95-4550781

Skeptic Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Skeptic Society educates members through Skeptic Magazine, a lecture series, conferences, and field trips. It examines scientific and pseudoscientific controversies and hosts geology tours. It is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
Total revenues
$309,510
2023
Total expenses
$325,677
2023
Total assets
$1,312,138
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Skeptic Society

Makes available to its members a subscription to Skeptic magazine. Also, sponsors a monthly science lecture series at the California institute of technology and annual science conferences. Hosts science education field trips, such as geology tours. Educates the public about controversial claims.

Who funds Skeptic Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John Templeton FoundationThe Life and Death of Societies: Investigating the Societies of Animals To Understand Our Own$193,046
PayPal Giving Fund$13,306
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$5,205
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Skeptic Society

NameTitleCompensation
Diane KnudtsonChief Financial Officer$0
Michael ShermerPresident$143,323
Pat LinsePast Chief Financial Officer$0

Financials for Skeptic Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$94,849
Program services$176,579
Investment income and dividends$38,082
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$309,510

Form 990s for Skeptic Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-20990View PDF
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-28990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,486 from AmazonSmile Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $144,784 from John Templeton Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5617 W Camino Cielo
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
skeptic.com/ 
Phone
(626) 398-9803
IRS details
EIN
95-4550781
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
100455
FTB Entity ID
1772263
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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