Anthrocon Inc
Anthrocon's mission is to operate an annual convention of cartoon enthusiasts.
Anthrocon Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,357,666
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,297,941
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,829,002
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Anthrocon Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Wranglers of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | The grant was offered as an unrestricted cash donation to Rabbit Wranglers. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,357,666 | $2,297,941 | $1,829,002 | — | — |
| 2024 | $937,347 | $1,854,545 | $1,545,908 | — | — |
| 2023 | $603,354 | $1,476,493 | $1,355,519 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $452,037 | $875,548 | $820,399 | — | — |
| 2021 | $479,803 | $27,389 | $64,876 | — | — |
About Anthrocon Inc
Based on IRS filings
Anthrocon Inc is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anthrocon Inc is led by Samuel Conway, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel Conway
Chairman
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cole
Public Outreach Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Baker
A & V Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Ward
Print & Digital Media Director
Publications Director → Print & Digital Media Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kappesser
Art Show Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Tan
Digital Services Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Williams
Operations Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Williams
Events Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Payne
Finance Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Costa
Safety & Security Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Mithee
Dealers Room Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valentina O'Donnell
Registration Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Horton
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: George Nemeyer (2021–2024) — It Director
- Former: Thomas Brewer (2021–2024) — Registration Director
- Former: Waylon Darosh (2021–2023) — Events Director
- Former: Daniel Pawlowski (2021) — Operations Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anthrocon Inc
How large is Anthrocon Inc?
Anthrocon Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
Where does Anthrocon Inc operate?
Anthrocon Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Anthrocon Inc's EIN?
Anthrocon Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2967019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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