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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2871581

PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY

Also known as CHICAGO ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60690

Financials

$13K$13K2023$14K$10K2024$14K$20K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$13,634$20,241-$6,607$264,392–$264,392
December 31, 2024990-EZ$13,603$10,009$3,594$270,999–$270,999
December 31, 2023990-EZ$12,815$12,616$199$267,405–$267,405
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,780
Membership dues
$3,605
Program service revenue
$2,019
Investment income
$5,345
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,115

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$4,456
Printing, publications and postage
$2,887
Other expenses
$3,898

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$270,999
Total assets, end of year
$264,392
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$264,392
Cash, savings and investments
$264,392
Gross receipts
$20,864

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN LEVITSKYPresident10$0
JOHN HARTIGANVice President3$0
BENTON TURNERSecretary5$0
ROSELIND LINDAUDirector2$0
MICHAEL COLTONDirector2$0
KATY SCROGINDirector2$0
DAVID HIRSCHEYDirector2$0
GERALDINE PIORKOWSKIDirector2$0
EMELDA ESTELLDirector2$0
JOHN HARTIGANTreasurer5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN LEVITSKYPresident10$0
JOHN HARTIGANVice President3$0
BENTON TURNERSecretary5$0
ROSELIND LINDAUTreasurer5$0
EMELDA ESTELLDirector2$0
JOHN ASHTONDirector2$0
DAVID HIRSCHEYDirector2$0
GERALDINE PIORKOWSKIDirector2$0
ARTHUR KASOWSKIDirector2$0
MARIAM HASSANDirector2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN ASHTONPresident10$0
BRIAN LEVITSKYVice President3$0
BENTON TURNERSecretary5$0
ROSELIND LINDAUTreasurer5$0
EMELDA ESTELLDirector2$0
JOHN HARTIGANDirector2$0
DAVID HIRSCHEYDirector2$0
GERALDINE PIORKOWSKIDirector2$0
ARTHUR KASOWSKIDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX A3113, CHICAGO, IL 60690-3043
In care of
% JUDI STRAUSS LIPKIN
Signed the 990-EZ
BRIAN LEVITSKY, President
Phone
(312) 409-1937
Return prepared by
ASHCRAFT & ASHCRAFT LIMIT

Mission

A SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SOCIETY WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER LIBERAL EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AWARDS TO PHI BETA KAPPA CHAPTERS OF LOCAL COLLEGES, FOR CURRENT INITIATES
    grants $1,500
  • COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WITH LOW FAMILY INCOMES
    grants $7,500
  • ODYSSEY PROJECT - TUTOR UNDER PRIVILEGED ADULTS WHO WANT TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION WHILE WORKING

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-2871581
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$264,392
Income (IRS master file)
$20,864

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$13,634$20,241$264,392XML
990-EZDecember 2024$13,603$10,009$270,999IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$12,815$12,616$267,405XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 36-2871581).

Questions about PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY

What is the EIN of PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY is 36-2871581.
Is PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY 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 PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,634, expenses of $20,241 and total assets of $264,392 at year end.

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