Paleontological Society
The Paleontological Society is an international nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology: invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology, and paleobotany. The society has six geographic sections and holds both section meetings as well as an annual meeting for the entire membership. Other program expenses include memberships, awards and scholarships for students working in the field.
Paleontological Society at a glance
In short: Paleontological Society reported $89K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $89,238 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $6,388,031
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $594,555
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $363,185
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $398,878
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Paleontological Society
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Paleontological Society
Arthur James Boucot Research Grant
Paleontological Society
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Norman Newell Early Career Grant
Paleontological Society
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Paleontological Society International Research Program ( PalSIRP) - Sepkoski Grants
Paleontological Society
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Paleontological Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it reported $89K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,388,031 | $594,555 | $398,878 | $89,238 | Total only | $363,185 |
| 2023 | $5,800,138 | $634,843 | $380,114 | $58,800 | Total only | $238,811 |
| 2022 | $5,090,379 | $553,143 | $449,396 | $10,000 | 1 | $250,374 |
| 2021 | $5,998,839 | $834,675 | $359,113 | $20,550 | 2 | $256,208 |
| 2020 | $4,943,030 | $898,558 | $313,287 | $37,408 | Total only | $387,346 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Paleontological Society
Based on IRS filings
Paleontological Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westminster, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $89K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $363K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paleontological Society is led by Mark Patzkowsky, Incoming President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Patzkowsky
Incoming President
Council Member → Councilmembe, 2021
Councilmembe → Incoming President, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Rowan Lockwood
President
Council Member → President-El, 2023
President-El → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Raymond
Past President
President- E → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Hunda
Editor
Council Member → Editor, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Pirlo
Council Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Huntley
Council Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Marshall
Council Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmi Thompson
Council Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sibert
Council Member
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Calede
Editor
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Bonuso
Chief Financ
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Dineen
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Saupe
Editor
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Leonard-Pingel
Cheif Inform
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Tingle
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Park Boush
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pedro Monarrez
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Stokes
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Pruss
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Tobin
Council Member
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: James Crampton (2020–2023) — Editor
- Former: Linda McCall (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Patricia Kelley (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Roy Plotnick (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: William Dimichele (2020–2023) — President-Pa
- Former: Diana Boyer (2021–2023) — Chief Inform
- Former: Pedro Marenco (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Gabriel Santos (2022–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Lydia Tackett (2022–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Nigel Hughes (2023) — Council Member
- Former: Sam Ocon (2023) — Council Member
- Former: Bruce Macfadden (2020–2022) — Past- President
- Former: Danita Brandt (2020–2022) — Council Member
- Former: Ellen Currano (2020–2022) — Councilmembe
- Former: Jonathan Hendricks (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Corinne Myers (2021–2022) — Council Member
- Former: Jood Al Aswad (2021–2022) — Council Member
- Former: Colin Sumrall (2021) — Council Member
- Former: Annaka Clement (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Claudia Johnson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dena Smith (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Hans-Dieter Sues (2020) — Editor
- Former: Jisuo Jin (2020) — Editor
- Former: Kevin Boyce (2020) — Editor
- Former: Matthew Clapham (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Nadia Frobisch (2020) — Editor
- Former: Phoebe Cohen (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Tara Lepore (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Wolfgang Kiessling (2020) — Editor
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Ellen Currano (Councilmembe). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paleontological Society
How much does Paleontological Society give each year?
Paleontological Society reported $89K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $59K in grants paid.
How large is Paleontological Society?
Paleontological Society reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $595K.
What is Paleontological Society?
Paleontological Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westminster, CO. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Paleontological Society operate?
Paleontological Society has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Paleontological Society's EIN?
Paleontological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6129772. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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