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Philosophers Information Center

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.06M (2022)

Expenses
$2M (2022)

Total Assets
$6.58M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,062,161
Expenses
$1,995,519
Net Income
$66,642
Net Assets
$6,576,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,998,891
96.9%
Investment Income $63,270
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,256,572
63.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $306,583
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,576,080
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,576,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Lineback (President / Editor) $285,125 $0 $57,000
Carolyn Lineback (Executive Vp) $258,250 $0 $51,600
L Merriam (Vp For Business Affairs/Se) $235,692 $0 $47,107
Anne Lineback (Vp Ed Affairs/Asst Editor) $235,692 $0 $47,107
Nancy Rochester (Office Manager) $104,439 $0 $21,321
Betty Brady (Trustee) $13,000 $0 $0
Arthur Smith (Trustee) $13,000 $0 $0
Helen Anne Lawlor (Trustee) $13,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,130,090
Expenses
$1,804,995
Net Income
$325,095
Net Assets
$6,709,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,082,675
97.8%
Investment Income $47,415
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,214,723
67.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $224,216
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,709,365
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,709,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Lineback (President / Editor) $280,250 $0 $56,025
Carolyn Lineback (Executive Vp) $251,500 $0 $50,250
L Merriam (Vp For Business Affairs/Sec/Treas) $230,317 $0 $46,032
Anne Lineback (Vp Ed Affairs/Asst Editor) $230,317 $0 $46,032
Betty Brady (Trustee) $8,000 $0 $0
Arthur Smith (Trustee) $8,000 $0 $0
Helen Anne Lawlor (Trustee) $8,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,107,873
Expenses
$1,731,035
Net Income
$376,838
Net Assets
$6,458,013
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,009,008
95.3%
Investment Income $97,598
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,267
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,170,484
67.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $224,316
13.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,458,013
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,458,013
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Lineback (President / Editor) $279,750 $0 $56,850
Carolyn Lineback (Executive Vp / Outgoing Treasurer) $245,000 $0 $49,150
L Merriam (Vp For Business Affairs/Sec/Treas) $215,500 $0 $42,367
Anne Lineback (Vp Ed Affairs/Asst Editor) $215,500 $0 $42,367
Betty Brady (Trustee) $8,000 $0 $0
Arthur Smith (Trustee) $8,000 $0 $0
Helen Anne Lawlor (Trustee) $8,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,220,036
Expenses
$1,905,391
Net Income
$314,645
Net Assets
$6,052,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,106,975
94.9%
Investment Income $113,061
5.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,249,301
65.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $197,063
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,052,084
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,052,084

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,171,800
Expenses
$1,866,404
Net Income
$305,396
Net Assets
$5,645,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,084,978
96.0%
Investment Income $86,483
4.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $339
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,205,750
64.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $197,068
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,645,976
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,645,976

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,021,770
Expenses
$1,806,107
Net Income
$215,663
Net Assets
$5,389,203
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,955,548
96.7%
Investment Income $66,222
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,231,666
68.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $183,014
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,389,203
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,389,203

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,071,140
Expenses
$1,759,266
Net Income
$311,874
Net Assets
$5,204,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,016,138
97.3%
Investment Income $55,002
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,150,356
65.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,880
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,204,123
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,204,123

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,906,567
Expenses
$1,670,157
Net Income
$236,410
Net Assets
$4,871,129
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,854,749
97.3%
Investment Income $51,818
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,128,132
67.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,300
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,871,129
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,871,129

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,844,198
Expenses
$1,556,474
Net Income
$287,724
Net Assets
$4,635,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,800,261
97.6%
Investment Income $43,782
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $155
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,056,278
67.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,416
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,635,525
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,635,525

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,709,839
Expenses
$1,592,086
Net Income
$117,753
Net Assets
$4,364,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,678,994
98.2%
Investment Income $40,976
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$10,131
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,016,488
63.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,361
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,364,292
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,364,292

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,800,260
Expenses
$1,654,583
Net Income
$145,677
Net Assets
$4,163,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,729,894
96.1%
Investment Income $68,644
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,722
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,045,868
63.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,565
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,163,026
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,163,026

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,845,089
Expenses
$1,597,601
Net Income
$247,488
Net Assets
$3,973,208
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,778,328
96.4%
Investment Income $66,761
3.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $989,415
61.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,255
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,973,208
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,973,208

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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