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Anthrocon Inc

EIN 23-2967019 · Pittsburgh, PA

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What it says it does

Anthrocon's mission is to operate an annual convention of cartoon enthusiasts.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$179,370 spent. Anthrocon conducted its annual art show in which artists are provided with space to display their work, along with the option to take part in consignment sales. All artwork is expected to be relevant to the overall theme of anthropomorphic (that is, cartoon) animals.
$58,441 spent. Anthrocon hosted a luncheon for its sponsor-level attendees to show appreciation and to encourage future sponsorship. Guest speakers were on hand at the luncheon in order to provided for both entertainment and informational discussions. The per-person ticket cost for the luncheon (excluding taxes and surcharges) was included in the registration fee for the sponsor levels.
$37,540 spent. Anthrocon sponsored a river cruise intended both to allow its costumed performers an opportunity to display their talents to a larger public audience, and to offer attendees an opportunity to experience the sights of Anthrocon's host city of Pittsburgh.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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