EIN 36-2167934

Theosophical Society in America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
49
Year formed
1911
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The objectives of the Theosophical Society in America are to form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy and science. To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity. Information about Theosophy is provided through lectures, conventions, broadcasting and published materials. To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color.
Total revenues
$2,300,384
2023
Total expenses
$3,502,704
2023
Total assets
$22,495,383
2023
Num. employees
49
2023

Program areas at Theosophical Society in America

Publishing house and book shop - includes the printing and distribution of quest books through trade distributors as well as direct mail and internet sales. The quest book shop is a retail outlet for quest books and other related publications and items.
Library, research center and archives - includes the acquisition, circulation and collection management of the olcott library and national archives
Education - includes the development of training materials, courses, pamphlets and internet material for presentation to members and the public directly as well as through the internet and social media.
Magazine - includes the acquisition of material, editing, design, printing and distribution of the quest, a quarterly journal of Theosophical subjects.
Audio/visual - includes the audio and video taping, editing, duplication, archiving and distribution of programs presented at various Theosophical events. This also includes the live webcasting of programs from the national headquarters
Membership and national group development - includes the preparation and distribution of materials to members of the national lodge, and the planning and implementation of lectures and training programs for local groups throughout the united states.
Events and conferences - includes the planning, promotion, and production of various programs at the national headquarters or at other locations around the united states. This also includes group tours of relavent Theosophical locals.

Who funds Theosophical Society in America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kern Foundation TrustGeneral$947,394
The Theosophical Society in Cleveland in ClevelandDonation$20,000
Schwab Charitable FundReligion Related$6,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Theosophical Society in America

NameTitleCompensation
Carrie HortonChief Financial Officer
Paul ThompsonFinance Director / Financial Director$78,700
Floyd KetteringTreasurer$18,000
Douglas KeeneVice President / Vice - President - Director$0
Barbara HebertVice President / Director$65,036
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Theosophical Society in America

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,581,682
Program services$241,739
Investment income and dividends$25,476
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$24,918
Net rental income$50,128
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$376,441
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,300,384

Form 990s for Theosophical Society in America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-02-15990View PDF
2022-032023-02-14990View PDF
2021-032022-02-14990View PDF
2020-032021-04-12990View PDF
2019-032019-10-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $947,394 from Kern Foundation Trust
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $859,275 from Kern Foundation Trust
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Richard and Diane Weinberg Family Foundation
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60187
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
theosophical.org/ 
Phone
(630) 668-1571
IRS details
EIN
36-2167934
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1911
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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