Civic Intelligence

Society for the Scientific Study of Religion

EIN 06-6070053 • 501(c)3 • Germantown, MD

Profile

To promote the study of religions through those disciplines maintaining high academic, professional, and ethical standards as they employ valid reliable scientific methods in their investigation. We seek to promote dialogue among the science and other disciplines engaged in the systematic efforts to understand religion.

13017 Wisteria Drive 455Germantown, MD 20874

sssreligion.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

55th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

57th percentile

6.2%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,568,543

Up $207,253 (+6.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$35,865

Down $3,448 (-8.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,532,678

Up $210,701 (+6.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Up

$418,240

Up $126,303 (+43%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$389,428

Up $11,911 (+3.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$28,812

Up $114,392 (+134%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth57th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,878,633Liabilities 2011: $22,076Net Assets 2011: $1,856,5572011Assets 2012: $2,043,366Liabilities 2012: $29,791Net Assets 2012: $2,013,5752012Assets 2013: $2,342,750Liabilities 2013: $24,910Net Assets 2013: $2,317,8402013Assets 2014: $0Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $0Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $2,531,558Liabilities 2016: $12,448Net Assets 2016: $2,519,1102016Assets 2017: $0Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $3,749,433Liabilities 2021: $67,792Net Assets 2021: $3,681,6412021Assets 2022: $3,162,421Liabilities 2022: $51,254Net Assets 2022: $3,111,1672022Assets 2023: $3,361,290Liabilities 2023: $39,313Net Assets 2023: $3,321,9772023Assets 2024: $3,568,543Liabilities 2024: $35,865Net Assets 2024: $3,532,6782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,568,543
Liabilities$35,865
Net Assets$3,532,678
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $224,559Expenses 2011: $194,824Net Income 2011: $29,7352011Expenses 2012: $244,1792012Revenue 2013: $218,622Expenses 2013: $200,450Net Income 2013: $18,1722013Revenue 2014: $219,787Expenses 2014: $202,128Net Income 2014: $17,6592014Revenue 2015: $178,930Expenses 2015: $257,869Net Income 2015: -$78,9392015Revenue 2016: $139,736Expenses 2016: $199,485Net Income 2016: -$59,7492016Revenue 2017: $180,724Expenses 2017: $239,197Net Income 2017: -$58,4732017Revenue 2018: $249,959Expenses 2018: $336,900Net Income 2018: -$86,9412018Revenue 2019: $203,059Expenses 2019: $278,376Net Income 2019: -$75,3172019Revenue 2020: $249,895Expenses 2020: $151,529Net Income 2020: $98,3662020Revenue 2021: $482,057Expenses 2021: $291,403Net Income 2021: $190,6542021Revenue 2022: $467,530Expenses 2022: $357,516Net Income 2022: $110,0142022Revenue 2023: $291,937Expenses 2023: $377,517Net Income 2023: -$85,5802023Revenue 2024: $418,240Expenses 2024: $389,428Net Income 2024: $28,8122024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$418,240
Expenses$389,428
Net Income$28,812
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,568,543
Liabilities
$35,865
Net assets
$3,532,678
Revenue
$418,240
Expenses
$389,428
Net income
$28,812
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.57$0.04$3.53$0.42$0.39$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.04$3.32$0.29$0.38$0.09
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.16$0.05$3.11$0.47$0.36$0.11
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.75$0.07$3.68$0.48$0.29$0.19
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.15$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.28$0.08
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.34$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.24$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.53$0.01$2.52$0.14$0.20$0.06
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.26$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.20$0.02
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.34$0.02$2.32$0.22$0.20$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.04$0.03$2.01$0.24
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.88$0.02$1.86$0.22$0.19$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,293,774
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Scientific study of religion

To promote the study of social scientific research about religious institutions and experiences.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,131,667$3,307,087▲ $175,420
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$184,387$184,405▲ $18
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$45,236$67,051▲ $21,815
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$10,000▲ $10,000
Total Assets$3,361,290$3,568,543▲ $207,253
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$27,352$29,767▲ $2,415
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,961$6,098▼ $5,863
Total Liabilities$39,313$35,865▼ $3,448
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,712,503$2,843,898▲ $131,395
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$609,474$688,780▲ $79,306
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,321,977$3,532,678▲ $210,701
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,361,290$3,568,543▲ $207,253

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$2,712,503-▲ $293,886$-162,491$3,168,880
2023$2,406,055-▲ $317,095$-10,647$2,712,503
2022$3,051,293-▼ $426,775$-218,463$2,406,055
2021$2,627,043-▲ $489,883$-65,633$3,051,293
2020$1,169,621-▲ $1,457,422-$2,627,043
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gerardo MartiPresident
Ruth BraunsteinPresident Elect
Andrea HendersonCo Journal Editor-in-chief
Korie Little EdwardsCo Journal Editor-in-chief
Aida RamosCouncil Member
Annette MahoneyCouncil Member
Ariela KeysarCouncil Member
Jocelyn CesariCouncil Member
Jorg StolzCouncil Member
Patricia Snell HerzogCouncil Member
Karen HutchisonExecutive Officer
Sultan TepeSecretary
Eric McdanielTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$41,988
Program Service Revenue
$216,107
Investment Income
$160,145
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$640
Change in Net Assets
$28,812
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$279,611
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$109,817
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$84,871$18,130-$103,001
Fees for Services Management$37,500$37,500-$75,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$54,956--$54,956
Foreign Grants$54,861--$54,861
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$34,357-$34,357
Conferences and Meetings$30,028--$30,028
Office Expenses$12,515$5,347-$17,862
Other Expenses$10,947--$10,947
Information Technology-$4,140-$4,140
Travel$2,953--$2,953
Insurance$625$698-$1,323
Total Functional Expenses$289,256$100,172$0$389,428
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Karen HutchisonOwner of Kbh ManagementManagement FeesNo$75,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
Yes
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Kbh management is an unrelated company that provides association management and executive director services to sssr. Karen hutchison is the executive officer as part of the management contract. Kbh management was paid $75,000 during the tax period for management services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Individuals who have paid dues are members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members who are current on dues have a vote to elect board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Made available at annual business meeting”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The executive director monitors compliance with the conflict of interest policy regularly.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Council discusses in private, votes and recorded in minutes”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These are made available at annual meeting.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Society for the Scientific
EIN
06-6070053
Phone
3019729641
Address
13017 WISTERIA DRIVE 455, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874

Signing Officer

Name
Eric Mcdaniel
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3019729641
Signed
2025-04-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Eric Mcdaniel
Formed
1963
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Firm
Dembo Jones Pc
Address
6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD SUITE 500, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Joshua G Dzyak CPA
Phone
3017705100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors/service: program service expenses 38,871. Management and general expenses 18,130. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 57,001. Editors: program service expenses 46,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 46,000.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from the previous year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Promoting post-doctoral empirical research and other general operating funds.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The society is exempt from the payment of income taxes on its exempt activities under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Under these provisions, no tax is imposed on any income related to the society's tax-exempt purpose. The society has determined that it does not have any material unrecognized tax benefits or obligations as of december 31, 2024 and 2023. The society is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The society's federal and state income tax returns are subject to examination by the internal revenue service and state tax authorities, generally for a period of three years after the returns are filed.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS THROUGH THOSE DISCIPLINES MAINTAINING HIGH ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL STANDARDS AS THEY EMPLOY VALID RELIABLE SCIENTIFIC METHODS IN THEIR INVESTIGATION. WE SEEK TO PROMOTE DIALOGUE AMONG THE SCIENCE AND OTHER DISCIPLINES ENGAGED IN THE SYSTEMATIC EFFORTS TO UNDERSTAND RELIGION.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PROMOTING POST-DOCTORAL EMPIRICAL RESEARCH AND OTHER GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SOCIETY IS EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES ON ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. UNDER THESE PROVISIONS, NO TAX IS IMPOSED ON ANY INCOME RELATED TO THE SOCIETY'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE SOCIETY HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. THE SOCIETY IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE SOCIETY'S FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED.
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