Philosophical Society of Washington
A scientific society founded in 1871 that sustains public science education in Washington through a long running lecture series carrying the name of Joseph Henry.
Financial profile
Philosophical Society of Washington · EIN 52-1073697 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $132,569 | $72,281 | $42,384 | $101,091 | $577,236 | Jun 2024 |
| FY2023 | $94,246 | $51,268 | $31,707 | $82,290 | $494,634 | Jun 2023 |
| FY2022 | $71,967 | $38,176 | $442,160 | Jun 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $48,284 | $16,089 | $491,649 | Jun 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $66,847 | $39,152 | $367,786 | Jun 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $86,206 | $50,754 | $335,418 | Jun 2019 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies Philosophical Society of Washington is read alongside.
PST
Philosophical Society of Texas
The oldest learned society in Texas, an invitation only body of leaders in the arts, sciences, and public…
CAAS
Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences
One of the oldest learned societies in America, chartered in 1799 to cultivate every art and science for a…
RAS
Rochester Academy of Science
A local scientific community more than a century and a half old where amateurs and professionals gather in…
APS
American Philosophical Society
The oldest American learned society, founded by Benjamin Franklin, electing distinguished scholars and…
IAS
Indiana Academy of Science
A statewide academy of scientists that funds research, recognizes achievement, and cultivates STEM education…
1 companies named
Who backs PSW
Every company Philosophical Society of Washington names publicly as a supporter, exactly as published. Companies also named by other associations on Sociogene come first.
| Company | Support as published | Also named by |
|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems | Meeting sponsor | AIAA ASNE BIANH DEPS IRST +3 |
| Andrea Meredith & UMBF, Inc. | Meeting sponsor | Only Philosophical Society of Washington, so far |
| Mike Helton and Helton Associates, LLC | Meeting sponsor | Only Philosophical Society of Washington, so far |
| MWZB Law | Meeting sponsor | Only Philosophical Society of Washington, so far |
Sources: 2 published lists, read September 2026
PSW current sponsors. Read September 27, 2026. Current full-year sponsors of the lecture series. Individuals and foundations omitted.
PSW past lecture sponsors. Read September 27, 2026. Past individual lecture sponsors; only company sponsors of lectures dated 2024 or later kept. Individuals omitted.
Who backs Philosophical Society of Washington's peers, but not Philosophical Society of Washington
Companies named publicly by at least one of Philosophical Society of Washington's five peer societies, and not found in Philosophical Society of Washington's reviewed public records.
| Company | IAS | Peers |
|---|---|---|
| merrill Payne-Mencias Group | Networking Reception and Awards Sponsor | 1 of 1 |
The outside view
A scientific society founded in 1871 that sustains public science education in Washington through a long running lecture series carrying the name of Joseph Henry.
- Consensus
- Preserve
- Outward
- 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 Guild and The Village.
Strengths
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