Philosophical Society of Texas

The oldest learned society in Texas, an invitation only body of leaders in the arts, sciences, and public life that meets annually on chosen themes and awards book prizes.

  • pstx.org
  • Legacy
  • Austin, TX
  • Professional and scientific society
  • Read from public sources, Jul 2026
4named by peers

Financial profile

Philosophical Society of Texas · EIN 51-0148098 · 501(c)(3)

Fiscal yearTotal revenueContributionsProgram servicesTotal expensesNet assetsYear end
FY2024$438,477$113,552$258,768$418,189$1,472,405Jun 2024
FY2023$441,700$169,790$224,379$381,663$1,316,366Jun 2023
FY2022$277,040$64,300$108,034$194,258$1,178,030Jun 2022
FY2021$131,187$22,665$68,950$104,370$1,369,960Jun 2021
FY2020$263,672$24,801$190,666$216,411$1,047,472Jun 2020
FY2019$338,037$57,976$206,435$297,918$1,068,894Jun 2019

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Peer societies

Five societies Philosophical Society of Texas is read alongside.

Who backs PST

No public supporter list found as of September 2026.

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Who backs Philosophical Society of Texas's peers, but not Philosophical Society of Texas

Companies named publicly by at least one of Philosophical Society of Texas's five peer societies, and not found in Philosophical Society of Texas's reviewed public records.

CompanyPSWPeers
Andrea Meredith & UMBF, Inc.Individual Lecture Sponsors1 of 1
BAE SystemsIndividual Lecture Sponsors1 of 1
Mike Helton and Helton Associates, LLCFull Year Sponsors1 of 1
MWZB LawIndividual Lecture Sponsors1 of 1

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The outside view

The oldest learned society in Texas, an invitation only body of leaders in the arts, sciences, and public life that meets annually on chosen themes and awards book prizes.

  • Consensus
  • Preserve
  • Inward
  • Volunteer

Their shape

The Legacy

Faithful to what was handed down.

The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.

Also reads toward The Village and The Parliament.

Strengths

→Unmatched continuity and a trusted name.
→Decisions honor a long arc, not a news cycle.
→Members feel part of something lasting.

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