ANTHROCON INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Samuel Conway

Phone

4843248722

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

ANTHROCON INC, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $469K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

Anthrocon's mission is to operate an annual convention of cartoon enthusiasts.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $179,370 Revenue: $160,045

Anthrocon conducted its annual art show in which artists are provided with space to display their work, along with the option to take part in consignment sales. All artwork is expected to be relevant...

Program 2

Expenses: $58,441 Revenue: $56,318

Anthrocon hosted a luncheon for its sponsor-level attendees to show appreciation and to encourage future sponsorship. Guest speakers were on hand at the luncheon in order to provided for both...

Anthrocon hosted a luncheon for its sponsor-level attendees to show appreciation and to encourage future sponsorship. Guest speakers were on hand at the luncheon in order to provided for both entertainment and informational discussions. The per-person ticket cost for the luncheon (excluding taxes and surcharges) was included in the registration fee for the sponsor levels.

Program 3

Expenses: $37,540 Revenue: $30,315

Anthrocon sponsored a river cruise intended both to allow its costumed performers an opportunity to display their talents to a larger public audience, and to offer attendees an opportunity to...

Anthrocon sponsored a river cruise intended both to allow its costumed performers an opportunity to display their talents to a larger public audience, and to offer attendees an opportunity to experience the sights of Anthrocon's host city of Pittsburgh.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,771,021

Program Service Revenue $235,698

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $291,222

TOTAL REVENUE $2,297,941

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $275,351

Other Expenses $1,829,002

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,829,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,297,941	$1,854,545	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,829,002	$1,545,908	+0.2%
Net Income	$468,939	$308,637	+0.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

400

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Samuel Conway	Chairman	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Cole	Public Outreach Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Kappesser	Art Show Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paige Ward	Print & Digital Media Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Valentina O'Donnell	Registration Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Williams	Events Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Baker	A/V Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Isaac Tan	Digital Services Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Williams	Operations Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Douglas Payne	Finance Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Costa	Safety and Security Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Timothy Mithee	Dealers Room Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Horton	Vice Chairman	5	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
2025	$2,297,941	$1,829,002	$1,357,666	$468,939
2024	$1,854,545	$1,545,908	$937,347	$308,637
2023	$1,476,493	$1,355,519	$603,354	$120,974
2022	$875,548	$820,399	$452,037	$55,149
2021	$27,389	$64,876	$479,803	$-37,487
2020	$348,914	$255,500	$517,290	$93,414