Anthroposophical Society in America
The Anthroposophical Society in America is an association of people seeking to nurture the life of the soul and to explore what it means to be truly human, based on spiritual science arising out of the work of rudolf steiner. We serve the public through our own actions, the initiatives of its members, and the activities of the school for spiritual science.
Anthroposophical Society in America at a glance
In short: Anthroposophical Society in America reported $74K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $73,560 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,887,614
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,163,825
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $112,145
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,093,547
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Anthroposophical Society in America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Anthroposophical Society in America gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $117K (2020). In 2024 it reported $74K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Anthroposophical Society | General Support | $60,576 |
| Anthroposophioc Press Inc Hudson, NY | For Publishing of Anthroposophical Materials in the U.S. | $10,000 |
| The Rudolf Steiner Cultural Foundation Inc Hudson, NY | Library Support | $6,392 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,887,614 | $1,163,825 | $1,093,547 | $73,560 | Total only | $112,145 |
| 2023 | $2,844,079 | $1,217,924 | $1,074,098 | $76,968 | 3 | $104,795 |
| 2022 | $2,981,870 | $1,109,739 | $1,090,405 | $61,130 | 2 | $31,539 |
| 2021 | $2,697,785 | $1,103,549 | $1,049,354 | $92,500 | 3 | $905 |
| 2020 | $2,772,628 | $2,452,411 | $977,022 | $117,300 | 3 | $3,990 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Anthroposophical Society in America
Based on IRS filings
Anthroposophical Society in America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $74K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $112K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anthroposophical Society in America is led by Mary Stewart Adams, President & General Secretary on every filing since 2023; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Stewart Adams
President & General Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $99K (2024)
Edward Lederman
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Christine Burke
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Runyon
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Yi Man
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ezra Sullivan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Burkam
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Mertz
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Dave Mansur (2020–2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 102023
- Former: John Bloom (2020–2023) — President & General Secretary · Filing note: Ended 102023
- Former: Katherine Thivierge (2020–2023) — Director of Operations · Filing note: Ended 012023
- Former: Gino Ver Eecke (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Leah Walker (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tess Parker (2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Helen-Ann Ireland (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Nathaniel Williams (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Hazel Archer-Ginsberg (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Dave Alsop (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Hannah Schwartz (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Marianne Fieber (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Micky Leach (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Dwight Ebaugh (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $118K, to Edward Lederman (Director of Finance). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Anthroposophical Society in America
How much does Anthroposophical Society in America give each year?
Anthroposophical Society in America reported $74K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $77K across 3 grants.
How large is Anthroposophical Society in America?
Anthroposophical Society in America reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Anthroposophical Society in America?
Anthroposophical Society in America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Anthroposophical Society in America operate?
Anthroposophical Society in America has awarded grants in Michigan, New Jersey, New York.
What is Anthroposophical Society in America's EIN?
Anthroposophical Society in America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1628147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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