Nonprofit · EIN 13-2642753
THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · REGO PARK, NY 11374
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $371,828 | $405,441 | -$33,613 | $595,240 | $19,207 | $576,033 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $395,814 | $417,547 | -$21,733 | $601,051 | $8,571 | $592,480 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $399,328 | $348,992 | $50,336 | $656,140 | $80,380 | $575,760 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,256
- Membership dues
- $66,616
- Program service revenue
- $262,890
- Investment income
- $26,682
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,244
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,327
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,730
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $175,753
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,109
- Travel
- $16,789
- Program services (functional)
- $248,334
- Management and general (functional)
- $157,107
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $601,051
- Total assets, end of year
- $595,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,207
- Net assets, end of year
- $576,033
- Publicly traded securities
- $415,996
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $286,057
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $289,976
- Gross receipts
- $380,086
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Laidler | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $49,327 |
| Justin Sitron | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Karen Beale | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Sasha Canan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Rose Grose | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Nic Rider | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Val Wongsomboon | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen John | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Li | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Tillewein | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leo Wilton | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Korovich | student representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayna Skakoon-Sparling | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Tillewein | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen John | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Li | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Maas | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leo Wilton | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Korovich | student representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Sitron | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Karen Beale | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Sasha Canan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Christine Leistner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Laubach | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $54,539 |
| Justin Sitron | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Karen Beale | President-Elect Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| Sasha Canan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Christine Leistner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Shayna Skakoon-Sparling | Membership Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Heather Tillewan | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Leo Witon | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Karen John | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Li | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan K Maas | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Korovich | Member At-Large (Student Representative) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 95-60 QUEENS BLVD STE 1108, REGO PARK, NY 11374-1136
- In care of
- % SASHA CANAN
- Signed the 990
- SASHA CANAN, Treasurer
- Phone
- (617) 721-3977
- Website
- sexscience.org
- Return prepared by
- George Fieo CPA
Mission
To serve its membership and the sexuality field through creating a forum for sharing research and advancing knowledge.
Program accomplishments
- Annual Meeting, Conference Programs & Educational Exhibits, Nationwide & Local Symposia with Conference Workshops and Programs Available to Members and Non-Members; includes publication of the Journal of Sex Research, Annual Review of Sex Research, & Other Publications, Annual Journals Published for the Benefit of Subscribers & Members.Expenses $248,334
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2642753
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $595,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $380,086
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2019
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2019
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2019
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $371,828 | $405,441 | $595,240 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $395,814 | $417,547 | $601,051 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $399,328 | $348,992 | $656,140 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $409,682 | $327,492 | $524,626 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2642753).
Questions about THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC
- What is the EIN of THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC is 13-2642753.
- Is THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
- Are donations to THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,327 (James Laidler, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $371,828, expenses of $405,441 and total assets of $595,240 at year end.
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