American Meteorological Society
- Assets
- $24.0m
- Revenue
- $17.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 97
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 01/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 04-2103657
Organization Overview
American Meteorological Society is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (U03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Meteorological Society employed 97 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Meteorological Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, American Meteorological Society generated $17.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.4m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE NOTES FOR MISSION STATEMENT AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES.TO ADVANCE THE ATMOSPHERIC AND RELATED SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES, APPLICATIONS, AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS - THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES 11 PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS CONSISTENTLY RANKED NEAR THE TOP OF THEIR FIELDS IN IMPACT FACTOR, INCLUDING THE HIGHLY REGARDED BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY (BAMS), AS WELL AS AWARD-WINNING SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL BOOKS AND A LONG-STANDING SERIES OF METEOROLOGICAL MONOGRAPHS.
MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION - THE SOCIETY HAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MEMBERS, INCLUDING STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SCIENTISTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS, ENTHUSIASTS, AND CORPORATION AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS. IT PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO MEMBERS, INCLUDING CERTIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS, CAREER INFORMATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE WEBINARS AND PODCASTS.
EDUCATION AND POLICY PROGRAMS - THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES FEDERAL FUNDING AND SOCIETY SUPPORT OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS USING THE STUDY OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND OCEAN TO ENHANCE OR CREATE AN INTEREST IN PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. IN ADDITION, THIS INCLUDES THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF BOOKS PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY, DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA OF WMO PUBLICATION AND SALE OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR PRE-COLLEGE TEACHERS. THE AMS POLICY PROGRAM PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE WEATHER, WATER, AND CLIMATE SCIENCES AND THEIR PUBLIC USE. THE SOCIETY HELPS THE NATION, AND THE WORLD, AVOID RISKS AND REALIZE OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EARTH SYSTEM.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Keith Seitter Executive Director-Through 12/31/21 | Officer | 50 | $266,410 |
William Hooke Associate Executive Director | 50 | $172,109 | |
Paul Higgins Associate Executive Director | 50 | $163,661 | |
Joseph Boyd Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $152,674 |
Stephanie Armstrong Associate Executive Director | 50 | $135,165 | |
Wendy Abshire Education Director | 50 | $134,786 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Sheridan Press Publishing | 12/30/21 | $459,676 |
Dartmouth Journal Services Publishing | 12/30/21 | $1,665,322 |
Levy Premium Meeting & Event Services | 12/30/21 | $177,259 |
California University Of Pennsylvania Educational Services | 12/30/21 | $284,414 |
Aries System Corporation Publication & Editorial Management Servi | 12/30/21 | $212,299 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $786,079 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $388,964 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,215 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,175,043 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,494,783 |
| Investment income | $172,116 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $87,210 |
| Net Rental Income | -$22,941 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $114,057 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,020,268 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $255,667 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $325,210 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,210 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,868,082 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $518,474 |
| Other employee benefits | $765,977 |
| Payroll taxes | $491,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,125 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $121,375 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $34,465 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,964 |
| Fees for services: Other | $711,523 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $229,437 |
| Information technology | $179,039 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $437,333 |
| Travel | $1,197 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,334,107 |
| Interest | $139,148 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $327,257 |
| Insurance | $95,346 |
| All other expenses | $161,383 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,357,028 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,079,488 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $553,223 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $219,335 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $811,216 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $63,429 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $760,986 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,519,600 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,946,855 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,432 |
| Total assets | $23,955,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,090,659 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,724,432 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,634,780 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,409,142 |
| Other liabilities | $402,138 |
| Total liabilities | $11,261,151 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,454,424 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,239,989 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,955,564 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Meteorological Society has recieved totaling $23,490.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $12,940 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: MULTIPLE | $10,550 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,247,761 |
| Earnings | $350,870 |
| Net Contributions | $33,573 |
| Other Expense | $88,055 |
| Ending Balance | $2,544,149 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Mathematical Society Providence, RI | $260,729,239 | $32,058,394 |
New York Academy Of Sciences New York, NY | $16,349,796 | $18,722,535 |
American Meteorological Society Boston, MA | $23,955,564 | $17,020,268 |
Illuminating Engineering Society New York, NY | $18,835,076 | $5,095,869 |
Acoustical Society Of America Melville, NY | $27,852,210 | $5,622,240 |
Explorers Club New York, NY | $15,490,739 | $4,443,470 |
Igem Foundation Inc Cambridge, MA | $4,229,953 | $5,084,700 |
Society Of Cosmetic Chemists New York, NY | $2,038,387 | $1,831,767 |
Guild Of Future Architects Foundation West Th Street, NY | $810,502 | $1,697,027 |
Prpl Foundation Inc Wakefield, MA | $4,671,273 | $795,026 |
Bioethics International Inc Westport, CT | $369,804 | $800,083 |
American Chemical Society Lexington, MA | $3,110,777 | $393,415 |