American Meteorological Society
American Meteorological Society reported $18.4 million in revenue and $18.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $81.82 went to program services, $17.29 to management and general costs and $0.89 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 84.8% of the total. Government grants made up 5.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $348,527 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 16 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 3% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $18MFor context, the median across 192 covered science & technology charities: $84.33 programs, $15.67 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $18MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.8% | 83.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.8% | 51.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 84.8% | 19.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $348,527 | $513,729 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.93% | 1.72% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 16 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.9 | 14.7 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 94.3% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expensePublications - the society publishes 12 peer-reviewed scientific journals consistently ranked near the top of their fields in impact factor, including the highly regarded bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (bams)
Meetings and exhibits - the society brings together atmospheric scientists, professionals, students, authors, educators, researchers and weather enthusiasts from around the world to share and collaborate ideas about research through speciality conferences, short courses, and events, inclusive of the society's annual meeting
Membership and communication - the society has approximately 12,000 members, including students, teachers, scientists and other professionals, enthusiasts, and corporation and institutional members. It provides a wide range of services to members, including certifications for professionals and teachers, career information, and professional development programs that include webinars and podcasts
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $305,490 | $0 | $43,037 | $348,527 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $176,570 | $0 | $50,145 | $226,715 |
| ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $173,521 | $0 | $49,818 | $223,339 |
| ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $164,066 | $0 | $48,458 | $212,524 |
| ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $163,065 | $0 | $48,692 | $211,757 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $130,616 | $0 | $45,526 | $176,142 |
| DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $124,668 | $0 | $39,111 | $163,779 |
16 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Meteorological Society (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $983K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b17 · 17 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 593
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,500
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| KNOWLEDGEWORKS GLOBAL LTD Publishing | $1,185,795 |
| PROJECTION PRESENTATION TECHNOLOGY Meeting & event services | $544,802 |
| CENTERPLATESODEXO LIVE Meeting & event services | $328,108 |
| CONVEX TECHNOLOGIES INC Meeting & event services | $270,475 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 13 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to American Meteorological Society totaling $40,375 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of American Meteorological Society's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, American Meteorological Society reported that 81.8% of its $18.1 million in expenses went to program services, 17.3% to management and general and 0.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Meteorological Society pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Meteorological Society reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $348,527, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Meteorological Society get its money?
Of $18.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 11.8% came from contributions and grants (including 5.8% from government grants) and 84.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Meteorological Society a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2103657 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523219349320777 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413209349303551 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323199349311032 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223069349302227 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123199349307452 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013189349308286 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2103657: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.