Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “See schedule o the american society for psychical research, inc. (aspr), founded in 1885, is the oldest psychical research organization in the united states, serving public and professional audiences for more than 130 years. its mission is to (a) use the scientific method to explore extraordinary or as yet unexplained phenomena that are typically referred to as being psychic or paranormal, and (b) serve as a resource for accurate and relevant information about such matters to researchers, scientists,students, scholars and the general public. the aspr studies how the mind relates to matter,energy, space and time and the unexplained ways conscious beings interconnect with the universe and each other. the aspr was founded by a group of visionary scholars, philosophers and scientists from harvard and columbia universities, including the highly noted psychologist and philosopher william james. these founding members, who were devoted to exploring the uncharted realms of human consciousness,”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “See schedule o the american society for psychical research, inc. (aspr), founded in 1885, is the oldest psychical research organization in the united states, serving public and professional audiences for more than 130 years. its mission is to (a) use the scientific method to explore extraordinary or as yet unexplained phenomena that are typically referred to as being psychic or paranormal, and (b) serve as a resource for accurate and relevant information about such matters to researchers, scientists,students, scholars and the general public. the aspr studies how the mind relates to matter,energy, space and time and the unexplained ways conscious beings interconnect with the universe and each other. the aspr was founded by a group of visionary scholars, philosophers and scientists from harvard and columbia universities, including the highly noted psychologist and philosopher william james. these founding members, who were devoted to exploring the uncharted realms of human consciousness,”.

• The non-profit's reported state of operation is NY as per legal requirements.
• The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 5 WEST 73RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10023.
• As of 2020, the non-profit has 4 employees reported on their 990 form.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Collects art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is less than $100,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$1,482,502.
• The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 6 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1904.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
• The organization pays $203,530 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $25,337 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.