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Anthroposophical Society in America

EIN 13-1628147 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN AMERICA IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SEEKING TO NURTURE THE LIFE OF THE SOUL AND TO EXPLORE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE TRULY HUMAN, BASED ON SPIRITUAL SCIENCE ARISING OUT OF THE WORK OF RUDOLF STEINER. WE SERVE THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUR OWN ACTIONS, THE INITIATIVES OF ITS MEMBERS, AND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL FOR SPIRITUAL SCIENCE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
8
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$120,615, director of finance

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 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $770,524 spent. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN THE FORM OF LECTURES, STUDY INTENSIVES, WEBINARS, AND CONFERENCES. SOME OF THE 2024 ACTIVITY INCLUDED THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 5 DIFFERENT WEEKS-LONG ONLINE STUDY INTENSIVES ACROSS THE YEAR, 6 DIFFERENT WEBINARS, 1 WEEKS-LONG AUDIO LECTURE SERIES, LIVE SPEAKERS, SMALL GROUP INTENSIVES, INCLUDING BOTH VIRTUAL AND FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS OF THE COLLEGIUM (2X/YEAR) AND SECTIONS (SEASONALLY) FOR STUDY AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH, 3 ONLINE FESTIVAL EVENTS, AND 1 VIRTUAL NATIONWIDE STUDY GROUP MEETING MONTHLY. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MANY SUCH STUDY GROUPS, NATIONWIDE.THE SOCIETY ALSO PUBLISHES "BEING HUMAN" MAGAZINE TWO TIMES PER YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES ART AND SUBSTANTIVE ARTICLES, AND OFFERS SPACE IN THE RUDOLF STEINER HOUSE FOR GROUPS FOR MISSION RELATED TRAINING, STUDY, AND PERFORMANCES.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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