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American Mathematical Society

EIN 05-0264797 · Providence, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O.THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY ("AMS OR "THE SOCIETY") FOUNDED IN 1888 TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP, AND EDUCATION, SERVES THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS PUBLICATIONS, MEETINGS, ADVOCACY AND OTHER PROGRAMS, WHICH: (A) PROMOTE MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH AND ITS USES; (B) ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE TRANSMISSION OF MATHEMATICAL UNDERSTANDINGS AND SKILLS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED VITALITY OF THE PROFESSION; (C) SUPPORT MATHEMATICAL EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS; (D) ADVANCE THE STATUS OF THE PROFESSION OF MATHEMATICS, ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, AND, (E) FOSTER AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO OTHER DISCIPLINES AND EVERYDAY LIFE.

Income
$39.9 million
Spending
$38.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
68.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
251
Volunteers
638
Highest pay
$390,746, chief financial officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (science, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 68.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (science, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $23.6 million spent. PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF MATHEMATICAL LITERATURE, INCLUDING UPPER-LEVEL UNDERGRADUATE COURSE MATERIAL, PROCEEDINGS OF MEETINGS IN CURRENT TOPICAL AREAS AND HIGH-LEVEL RESEARCH MONOGRAPHS. AMS PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE THE MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS DATABASE, MATHSCINET, THE PREMIER MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH TOOL, CONTAINING CITATIONS AND REVIEWS OF MATHEMATICAL LITERATURE DATING BACK TO 1940, AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC ITEMS DATING BACK TO 1812. IN 2024, THE AMS PUBLISHED 25,272 PAGES OF NEW MATERIAL IN 61 NEW BOOKS. AMS JOURNALS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS INCLUDED 35,350 PAGES OF PUBLISHED MATERIAL.
  2. $6.2 million spent. MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY, SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, GRANT OR ENDOWMENT SUPPORTED CONFERENCE, SURVEYS OF THE PROFESSION, ENDOWMENT SUPPORTED PRIZES, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN MATHEMATICS, HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH, PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. THE SOCIETY HAS APPROXIMATELY 26,200 INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS, WITH NO CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP, WHO ARE SERVED THROUGH THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION, THE SOCIETY AWARDED FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES, AND OTHER AWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 212 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, TOTALING MORE THAN $781,000. THE SOCIETY ALSO RECEIVED FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND FEDERAL GRANTS TO FUND EXPENSES FOR APPROXIMATELY 670 MATHEMATICIANS TO ENGAGE IN MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION.
  3. $2.8 million spent. MEETINGS OF THE SOCIETY INCLUDE THE ANNUAL JOINT MATHEMATICAL MEETING HELD IN JANUARY EACH YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, EIGHT TO NINE SECTIONAL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN FOUR REGIONS OF THE U.S. EACH YEAR. IN 2024, THE JOINT MATHEMATICS MEETING WAS HELD IN JANUARY AND 5,214 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED.
  4. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IS A DIVISION OF THE SOCIETY WHICH MAINTAINS CONTACT WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT SCIENCE, MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. THE OFFICE PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE GOVERNMENT ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, AND TO THE MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT'S EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES IN THESE AREAS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1927.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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