NORTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 046037800 501(c)(3)

ARLINGTON, MA

Total Revenue
$483,602
Total Expenses
$438,144
Total Assets
$3,333,395
Net Assets
$3,315,467
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1898
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
STEVE CANHAM
Phone
9785032238
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1898, is a small nonprofit that reported $484K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $438K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CHEMISTS AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERS THROUGH HIGH STANDARDS OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF CHEMICAL KNOWLEDGE, AND THE PROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND INQUIRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $298,728 Revenue: $79,642

MEETINGS & SYMPOSIA: IN ADDITION TO THE 9 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE SECTION, A LARGE NUMBER OF SYMPOSIA, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIAL TOPICS MEETINGS ARE SPONSORED BY THE SECTION. THESE...

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MEETINGS & SYMPOSIA: IN ADDITION TO THE 9 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE SECTION, A LARGE NUMBER OF SYMPOSIA, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIAL TOPICS MEETINGS ARE SPONSORED BY THE SECTION. THESE INCLUDE AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH THE GERMAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY WHICH ALTERNATES BETWEEN THE US AND GERMANY IN BRINGING STUDENTS TOGETHER TO SHARE THEIR RESEARCH PROJECTS; AN ACTIVE YOUNGER CHEMISTS COMMITTEE SPONSORS AN ANNUAL CAREER SYMPOSIUM AND A RESEARCH CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY STUDENTS FROM AROUND NEW ENGLAND; SEVERAL SYMPOSIA FOR SCIENTISTS FROM BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES IN THE AREA; AND MEETINGS DURING EARTH DAY AND NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK WHICH ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO VIEW CHEMICAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND INVOLVE STUDENTS IN EXPLORING CHEMICAL PHENOMENA. SPECIAL REGIONAL MEETINGS ARE USED TO REACH PORTIONS OF THE MEMBERSHIP THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE IMMEDIATE BOSTON AREA.

Program 2
Expenses: $24,080

AWARDS PROGRAM: THE SECTION'S AWARDS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATE SCHOOL. HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TEACHERS ARE...

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AWARDS PROGRAM: THE SECTION'S AWARDS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATE SCHOOL. HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TEACHERS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHING ABILITIES AND LONG SERVICE AS PRESENTED IN NOMINATIONS FOR THE AWARDS. SECTION MEMBERS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE TO THE SECTION AND TO THE NATIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. OUTSTANDING CHEMISTS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN RESEARCH AND IN PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF CHEMISTRY TO SOCIETY AT LARGE. THE SECTION SPONSORS STUDENTS IN THE ACS PROJECT SEED ACTIVITIES TO INVOLVE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH, SUPPORTS THE ACS SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $28,412 Revenue: $12,254

PUBLICATIONS: THE SECTION PUBLISHES THE NUCLEUS 9 TIMES PER YEAR, WITH AN ELECTRONIC CIRCULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4600 OF THE NORTHEASTERN SECTION'S MEMBERS IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW...

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PUBLICATIONS: THE SECTION PUBLISHES THE NUCLEUS 9 TIMES PER YEAR, WITH AN ELECTRONIC CIRCULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4600 OF THE NORTHEASTERN SECTION'S MEMBERS IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE NUCLEUS HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF BEST PUBLICATIONS BY A LOCAL SECTION OF THE ACS. THE BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SECTION'S WEB SITE AT WWW.NESACS.ORG AND IMPLEMENTS PROCEDURES FOR WEB STREAMING OF MANY SECTION MEETINGS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $308,886
Program Service Revenue $91,198
Investment Income $82,820
Other Revenue $698
TOTAL REVENUE $483,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,600
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $351,220
Other Expenses $416,544
TOTAL EXPENSES $438,144

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $483,602 $517,829 -0.1%
Expenses $438,144 $418,450 +0.0%
Net Income $45,458 $99,379 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
46
Independent Members
44
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
46
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR MICHAEL SINGER SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEPHEN CANHAM TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ASHIS SAHA ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DALJIT MATHARU ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JENS BREFFKE ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KAP-SUN YEUNG ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KATHERINE RUBINO ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LORI FERRINS ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY A MAHANEY ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MORTON Z HOFFMAN ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PATRICK GORDON ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RAJ SB RAJUR ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR BRIAN D'AMICO ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR CRAIG SERGEANT ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR SCOTT EDMONDSON ALTERNATE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KENNETH MATTES ARCHIVIST 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DOROTHY J PHILLIPS AWARDS COMMITTEE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KATHERINE LEE BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANDREW SCHOLTE COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANNA SROMEK COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CAROL MULROONEY COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KAREN N ALLEN COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MALIKA JEFFRIES-EL COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARIAM ISMAIL COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY JANE SHULTZ COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PATRICIA A MABROUK COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RUTH TANNER COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SOFIA SANTOS COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SONJA STRAH-PLEYNET COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR THOMAS R GILBERT COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS CAITLYN MILLS COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS ELIZABETH DRAGANOVA COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS MEREDITH WARD COUNCILOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAVID HARRIS DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JAMES U PIPER DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOHN NEUMEYER DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARK TEBBE DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MICHAEL FILOSA DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RAY LAM DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JACKIE O'NEIL GDCH EXCHANGE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DORIS I LEWIS GOVT. RELATIONS 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHRISTINE CAPUTO NEW HAMPSHIRE AREA COMMITTEE (NH) 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JACK DRISCOLL PUBLIC RELATIONS 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MINGDI YAN RICHARDS MEDAL COMMITTEE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CATHERINE COSTELLO TRUSTEE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR LIPIN JI YCC CHAIR 2022-2023 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $483,602 $438,144 $3,333,395 $45,458
2022 $507,494 $418,750 $3,236,563 $88,744
2021 $393,415 $591,892 $3,110,777 $-198,477
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