Skeptic Society
- Assets
- $957.6k
- Revenue
- $493.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Altadena, CA
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-4550781
Organization Overview
Skeptic Society is located in Altadena, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Skeptic 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 12/2021, Skeptic Society generated $493.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $623.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SKEPTICS SOCIETY IS A SCIENCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS A SUBSCRIPTION TO SKEPTIC MAGAZINE, A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION THAT EXAMINES A WIDE VARIETY OF SCIENTIFIC AND PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CONTROVERSIES. THE SKEPTIC SOCIETY ALSO SPONSORS A MONTHLY SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES AT THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN PASADENA, CA, AS WELL AS HOSTS ANNUAL SCIENCE CONFERENCES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND SCIENCE EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS, SUCH AS GEOLOGY TOURS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL CLAIMS. WE MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE REFERRAL SERVICE AND A WEBSITE SO THAT SCHOOLS, THE PRESS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN ACCESS OUR INFORMATION. WE TIRELESSLY LEND OUR SCIENTIFIC VIEWPOINT TO MEDIA COVERAGE OF A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES. IN OUR PRINT CATALOGUE IN SKEPTIC MAGAZINE ALONG WITH OUR ONLINE SHOP, WE OFFER AN EXTENSIVE CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC AND SKEPTICAL BOOKS AND AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pat Linse CFO | Officer | $0 | |
Michael Shermer President | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,079 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,079 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $237,180 |
| Investment income | $191,141 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $493,400 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $1,170 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,515 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $770 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,010 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $56,788 |
| Total functional expenses | $623,463 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,559 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $762,570 |
| 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 | $1,042 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $170,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $957,620 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,776 |
| 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 | $13,169 |
| Total liabilities | $26,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $930,675 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $957,620 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Skeptic Society has recieved totaling $44,344.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $35,389 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $5,905 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,830 |
Shirley & Harry Beer Charitable Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $80 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
University Development Foundation Woodland, CA | $499,472 | $124,731 |
The Planetary Society Pasadena, CA | $9,508,979 | $4,905,895 |
Prevention Institute Oakland, CA | $12,910,812 | $7,921,442 |
Society For The Study Of Native Arts & Sciences Berkeley, CA | $8,524,775 | $6,247,781 |
Undercurrent Inc San Rafael, CA | $5,890,053 | $8,348,585 |
Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc Glendale, CA | $1,880,953 | $2,192,325 |
Unreported Story Society Marina Del Ray, CA | $399,103 | $3,017,560 |
Truthout Sacramento, CA | $881,852 | $2,314,333 |
Heyday Berkeley, CA | $2,111,683 | $2,251,217 |
Capital & Main Los Angeles, CA | $794,047 | $1,843,155 |
University Of California Press Foundation Oakland, CA | $23,332,542 | $983,531 |
Center For Accessible Technology Berkeley, CA | $1,757,069 | $1,896,017 |