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Society For Scientific Exploration

  • Stillwater, OK
  • Tax-exempt since June 1987
  • EIN: 54-1191441

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
$82.6k (2023)

Expenses
$93.1k (2023)

Total Assets
$9.81k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$82,637
Expenses
$93,055
Net Income
-$10,418
Net Assets
$9,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $7,718
9.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,488
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,814
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James Houran Phd (Interim President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain Phd (Secretary) $0 $0
Daqing Piao Phd (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow Phd (Education Officer) $0 $0
Damon Abraham Phd (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach Phd (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel Phd (Vice President) $0 $0
Marsha Adams (Councilor) $0 $0
Roger Nelson Phd (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,184
Expenses
$108,116
Net Income
-$28,932
Net Assets
$20,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $7,953
10.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $907
1.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,232
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margaret Moga Phd (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain Phd (Secretary) $0 $0
Daqing Piao Phd (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow Phd (Education Officer) $0 $0
Damon Abraham Phd (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach Phd (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel Phd (Vice President) $0 $0
Marsha Adams (Councilor) $0 $0
Roger Nelson Phd (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,588
Expenses
$109,157
Net Income
-$11,569
Net Assets
$49,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $9,413
9.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,164
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $49,164
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Margaret Moga (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0
Marco Bischof (Councilor) $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,828
Expenses
$120,166
Net Income
-$58,338
Net Assets
$60,733
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,668
5.9%
Program Services $1,555
2.5%
Investment Income $42
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,733
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,733
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Margaret Moga (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0
Marco Bischof (Councilor) $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,421
Expenses
$158,332
Net Income
-$34,911
Net Assets
$119,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,446
9.3%
Program Services $49,383
40.0%
Investment Income $70
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $70
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,071
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $119,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Margaret Moga (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0
Marco Bischof (Councilor) $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,697
Expenses
$164,815
Net Income
$119,882
Net Assets
$153,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $189,830
66.7%
Program Services $94,044
33.0%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $792
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,982
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $153,982
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Margaret Moga (Councilor) $0 $0 $0
Harald Walach (Councilor) $0 $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0 $0
Marco Bischof (Councilor) $0 $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0 $0
Dr William Bengston (President) $0 $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,676
Expenses
$127,952
Net Income
-$18,276
Net Assets
$45,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $668
0.6%
Program Services $41,450
37.8%
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,670
2.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Margaret Moga (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 9, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,286
Expenses
$150,986
Net Income
$8,300
Net Assets
$63,491
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,875
11.2%
Program Services $56,036
35.2%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,859
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,491
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $63,491
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
Harald Walach (Councilor) $0 $0
John Valentino (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$108,723
Expenses
$126,845
Net Income
-$18,122
Net Assets
$55,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,805
9.9%
Program Services $31,057
28.6%
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $269
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,191
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
Dominique Surel (Councilor) $0 $0
Julie Beischel (Councilor) $0 $0
Marsha Adams (Councilor) $0 $0
Garret Moddel (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$140,001
Expenses
$162,749
Net Income
-$22,748
Net Assets
$73,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,642
5.5%
Program Services $49,393
35.3%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,358
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $73,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Mark Urban Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Education Officer) $0 $0
Roger Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
Dominique Surel (Councilor) $0 $0
Julie Beischel (Councilor) $0 $0
Marsha Adams (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$162,869
Expenses
$107,784
Net Income
$55,085
Net Assets
$96,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $58,578
36.0%
Program Services $32,787
20.1%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,070
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,061
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $96,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bengston (President) $0 $0
Robert Jahn (Vice President) $0 $0
Mark Urgan Lurain (Secretary) $0 $0
York Dobyns (Treasurer) $0 $0
Brenda J Dunne (Education Officer) $0 $0
L David Leiter (Appt. Officer, Assoc. Memb) $0 $0
Richard Blasband (Councilor) $0 $0
Robert Nelson (Councilor) $0 $0
Chantal Toporow (Councilor) $0 $0
Dominique Surel (Councilor) $0 $0
Julie Beischel (Councilor) $0 $0
Marsha Adams (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,999
Expenses
$117,249
Net Income
$7,750
Net Assets
$40,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,245
21.0%
Program Services $26,629
21.3%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,867
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,976
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,976

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,811
Expenses
$126,549
Net Income
$3,262
Net Assets
$33,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,520
25.8%
Program Services $38,729
29.8%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,225
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,225

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990-EZ

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PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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