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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6044250

MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Tax-exempt · CHANTILLY, VA 20151

Financials

$1.8M$1.9M2023$1.7M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,718,799$2,160,506-$441,707$5,809,335$2,128,384$3,680,951
December 31, 2023990$1,794,987$1,891,932-$96,945$5,688,641$1,713,808$3,974,833
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$151,486
of which government grants
$43,000
Program service revenue
$1,327,429
Investment income
$235,238
Royalties
$4,646
Net gain from sales of assets
$80,652
Other revenue
$4,646

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$17,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$109,200
Other salaries and wages
$409,448
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$636,271
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$650
Accounting fees
$82,414
Occupancy
$86,621
Travel
$73,704
Depreciation
$179,293
Program services (functional)
$1,736,472
Management and general (functional)
$423,063
Fundraising (functional)
$971

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,688,641
Total assets, end of year
$5,809,335
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,128,384
Net assets, end of year
$3,680,951
Land, buildings and equipment
$325,071
Publicly traded securities
$3,930,398
Net assets without donor restrictions
$998,733
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,682,218
Gross unrelated business income
$17,193
Gross receipts
$2,335,173
Employees
7
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1937
State of legal domicile
VA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ann E BenbowExecutive Director
Officer
40$105,000
Donna L WhitneyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sarah Penniston-DorlandVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Jeffrey PostPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Glenn GaetaniTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Kim TaitSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Astrid HolzheidCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Marian HolnessCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Elizabeth JohnsonCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Melissa SimsCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Przemek DeraCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Jennifer JacksonCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Rachel RussellEditor
Highest-paid employee
40$112,338$4,494
Ann E BenbowExecutive Director
Officer
40$105,000$0
Donna L WhitneyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Sarah Penniston-DorlandVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Jeffrey PostPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Glenn GaetaniTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Kim TaitSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Astrid HolzheidCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Marian HolnessCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Elizabeth JohnsonCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Melissa SimsCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Robert BodnarCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Jennifer JacksonCouncilor
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3635 CONCORDE PKWY STE 500, CHANTILLY, VA 20151-1110
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ann E Benbow, PO Box 220037, Chantilly, VA 201510037
Signed the 990
Ann E Benbow, Executive Director
Phone
(703) 652-9950
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

Supports the teaching of mineralogical concepts and procedures, and attempts to raise the scientific literacy of society with respect to issues involving mineralogy in the widest sense. The Society publishes journals, a magazine, and books, as well as uses short courses, workshops, lectureships, website, social media, awards, grants, symposia, and meetings for professionals, students, and the public.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Publications: Scientific publications (journals and books) and website produced for the advancement and promotion of mineralogy, crystallography, and petrology. Some examples of the publication are: American Mineralogist, subtitled in International Journal of Earth and Planetary Materials, is the print journal of the Society, and it has continuously appeared since 1916. It publishes the results of original scientific research in the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, and petrology with the goal of providing readers with the best in earth science research. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry - A series of multi-authored, soft-bound books containing cogent and concise reviews of the literature and advances about a subject area. There are 88 volumes published since 1974. Monographs and Textbooks - Single or limited authored, instructional textbooks. Elements - A full-color magazine first published in January 2005, Elements is the official newsletter of the Society. Published bimonthly, each issue also contains several thematic scientific articles written for a broad audience. Handbook of Mineralogy - A definitive modern source for data on all mineral specials. The authors of the handbook, John W. Anthony, Richard A. Bideaux, Kenneth W. Bladh, and Monte C. Nichols have made the volumes and full text of the five volumes available to MSA to keep updated and available in print and electronic forms.
    Expenses $1,485,941 · revenue $1,237,396
  • Meetings, symposia and special sessions: The Society sponsors or co-sponsors a variety of international and national meetings as well as symposia, special, and theme sessions at meetings.
    Expenses $222,826 · revenue $72,840
  • Grants - Grants for research in crystallography from the E.H. Kraus Crystallographic Research Fund and grants for student research in mineralogy and petrology are given each year based on the quality, innovativeness, and scientific significance of the research proposed by students and young researchers. Committees of the Society members evaluate the written proposals and recommend one Kraus and two mineralogy and petrology awards to be made to the Society's council, who finally approve the selection.
    Expenses $22,336 · grants $17,000
  • Short Courses: 1-2 day, in-depth instructional courses, usually given in conjunction with major meetings, they are taught by several invited speakers who also write the accompanying reviews in mineralogy and geochemistry volume. In 2024, the short course was virtual.
    Expenses $5,369

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-6044250
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1960
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,809,335
Income (IRS master file)
$2,335,173

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,718,799$2,160,506$5,809,335XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,794,987$1,891,932$5,688,641XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$1,819,141$1,824,331$5,664,963IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 52-6044250).

Questions about MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA is 52-6044250.
Is MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
Are donations to MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 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 MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ann E Benbow.
Who are the officers and directors of MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (Ann E Benbow, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,718,799, expenses of $2,160,506 and total assets of $5,809,335 at year end.

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