Philosopher's Information Center
To serve the needs of professionals, students, and citizens, who are researching, teaching, or studying philosophy or a related subject.
Philosopher's Information Center at a glance
In short: Philosopher's Information Center gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,994,799
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Philosopher's Information Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan Dept of Philosophy ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Philosopher's Information Center gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $10K (2021) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Dept of Philosophy Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable / Scholarship | $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 | $6,994,799 | $2,230,114 | $2,188,556 | $10,000 | 1 | $220,662 |
| 2023 | $6,862,968 | $2,207,247 | $1,998,566 | $10,000 | 1 | $209,555 |
| 2022 | $6,576,080 | $2,062,161 | $1,995,519 | $30,000 | 2 | $63,270 |
| 2021 | $6,709,365 | $2,130,090 | $1,804,995 | $10,000 | 1 | $47,415 |
| 2020 | $6,458,013 | $2,107,873 | $1,731,035 | $30,000 | 4 | $98,865 |
About Philosopher's Information Center
Based on IRS filings
Philosopher's Information Center is a public charity, based in Bowling Green, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $221K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philosopher's Information Center is led by Richard H. Lineback Ph D., President & Editor on the 2024 filing; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard H. Lineback Ph D.
President & Editor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$321K (2024)
Arthur H. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Betty Brady
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Helen Anne Lawlor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Carolyn Lineback
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President & Outgoing Treasurer → Executive Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $299K (2024)
L. Merriam
Vice President Bus Affairs, Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President for Business Affairs, Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President for Business Affairs & Secretary, 2022
Vice President for Business Affairs & Secretary → Vice President Bus Affairs, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$216K (2020) → $241K (2024)
Anne M. Lineback Ph D.
Vice President Executive Director Affairs & Editor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$241K (2024)
Melanie Johnson-Moxley Ph D.
Assistant Editor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anne Lineback (2020–2023) — Vice President Executive Director Affairs & Assistant Editor
- Former: Richard Lineback (2020–2023) — President & Editor
- Former: Nancy Rochester (2022–2023) — Office Manager
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 $321K, to Richard H Lineback PH D (President / Editor). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philosopher's Information Center
How much does Philosopher's Information Center give each year?
Philosopher's Information Center gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Philosopher's Information Center?
Philosopher's Information Center reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does Philosopher's Information Center operate?
Philosopher's Information Center has awarded grants in Michigan, Pennsylvania.
What is Philosopher's Information Center's EIN?
Philosopher's Information Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1019867. 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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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