Anthrocon Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Anthrocon Inc is a 501(c)(7) and as such, is described as a "Social and Recreational Club" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Anthrocon Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 51.8% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ANTHROCON'S MISSION IS TO OPERATE AN ANNUAL CONVENTION OF CARTOON ENTHUSIASTS. ACTIVITIES TYPICALLY INCLUDE LITERARY DISCUSSIONS, GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, AND ART SHOW, PERFORMANCES AND CHARITY EVENTS TO BENEFIT A LOCAL 501(C)3 ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANTHROCON CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL ART SHOW IN WHICH ARTISTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SPACE TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK, ALONG WITH THE OPTION TO TAKE PART IN CONSIGNMENT SALES. ALL ARTWORK IS EXPECTED TO BE RELEVANT TO THE OVERALL THEME OF ANTHROPOMORPHIC (THAT IS, CARTOON) ANIMALS.
ANTHROCON HOSTED A LUNCHEON FOR ITS SPONSOR-LEVEL ATTENDEES TO SHOW APPRECIATION AND TO ENCOURAGE FUTURE SPONSORSHIP. GUEST SPEAKERS WERE ON HAND AT THE LUNCHEON IN ORDER TO PROVIDED FOR BOTH ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL DISCUSSIONS. THE PER-PERSON TICKET COST FOR THE LUNCHEON (EXCLUDING TAXES AND SURCHARGES) WAS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE SPONSOR LEVELS.
ANTHROCON SPONSORED A RIVER CRUISE INTENDED BOTH TO ALLOW ITS COSTUMED PERFORMERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS TO A LARGER PUBLIC AUDIENCE, AND TO OFFER ATTENDEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE SIGHTS OF ANTHROCON'S HOST CITY OF PITTSBURGH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel Conway Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
George Nemeyer It Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John Cole Public Outreach Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Peter Kappesser Art Show Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Paige Ward Print & Digital Media Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Thomas Brewer Registration Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $969,900 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,505 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,160,405 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $230,448 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $44,289 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,476,493 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $296 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $386,718 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,726 |
Information technology | $21,823 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $177,626 |
Travel | $10,757 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,490 |
Insurance | $6,813 |
All other expenses | $193,014 |
Total functional expenses | $1,355,519 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $484,627 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $17,050 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $101,677 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $603,354 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $603,354 |
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 | $603,354 |