Paleontological Society
Grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland · EIN 04-6129772
- Maryland
- Bethesda
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Maryland
- Total giving
- $180KTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $6.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF PALEONTOLOGY: INVERTEBRATE AND VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY, MICROPALEONTOLOGY, AND PALEOBOTANY. THE SOCIETY HAS SIX GEOGRAPHIC SECTIONS AND HOLDS BOTH SECTION MEETINGS AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WORKING IN THE FIELD.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment Association | $10K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: paleontologicalsociety.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.