2020-07-10T17:59:31-07:00 2020-01-31 204994635 IRYNA AC 1000 Broadway 200-G Oakland CA 94607 990 2019-02-01 946078791 Seismological Society of America SEIS 5105591784 400 Evelyn Ave Ste 201 Albany CA 94706 Nan Broadbent Executive Dir. 2020-07-10 true Iryna Oreshkova CPA P00842984 5104679506 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Nan Broadbent 400 Evelyn Ave Ste 201 Albany CA 947061375 2651940 false X www.seismosoc.org X 1906 CA The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. 15 15 7 334 7350 238480 280098 2131265 2287871 76157 76621 4000 7350 2449902 2651940 64565 79594 0 455975 433103 0 38778 1887826 1876073 2408366 2388770 41536 263170 2779828 3043424 730376 638713 2049452 2404711 The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. false false 1992862 79594 2287871 The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is a non-profit professional organization which communicates scientific information about earthquakes among scientific, engineering and other broader communities for the benefit of society. SSA publishes two leading peer-reviewed journals on the subject of seismology. In 2019, SSA published six issues of the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, a technical publication that focuses on earthquake seismology research and related fields; and six issues of Seismological Research Letters, which provides a less-formal venue for reporting on advances in seismology. Articles published in these journals regularly receive media coverage both in the United States and abroad.SSA holds an annual scientific conference that facilitates communication about the latest developments in earthquake science, engineering and policy. The Society's 2019 conference was held in Seattle, and served 920 attendees, exhibitors, speakers and SSA officials. The SSA conference earned news coverage from outlets in the United States and abroad. As an internationally recognized professional organization, the Seismological Society of America is the world's leader in the advancement of the earthquake science and informing earthquake related public policy. SSA disseminates information to the scientific community through its two prestigious journals as well as to policymakers via individual meetings and briefings. SSA collaborates with other scientific organizations to support the study of earthquakes and the application of that knowledge to improve public safety and resilience. The Society also supports a Washington-based lobbyist that maintains regular dialogue with federal lawmakers and other federal policymakers.SSA actively cultivates the future of earthquake science and seismology by engaging students and professionals, by recognizing excellence in the seismology community, and by raising public awareness of the science and its value to society. 1992862 true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 26 0 false 7 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Jill Skinner 5105591784 400 Evelyn Ave Ste 201 Albany CA 94706 Nan Broadbent Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 178180 0 16036 Susan Hough President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Walter President-Elect 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter Shearer Past President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sergio Barrientos Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Boettcher Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Xyoli Prez-Campos Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Dreger Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Goulet Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meghan S Miller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Scharer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heather DeShon Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kuo-Fong Ma Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Townend Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peggy Hellweg Secretary 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mitchell Withers Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 178180 16036 1 false true false Lumina Datamatics Dept CH 16508 Palatine IL 60055 Composition 185375 Marriott 10400 Fernwood Rd Bethesda MD 20817 Hospitality 367139 2 251810 28288 280098 Annual Meeting 633569 633569 Publication Charges 1654302 1654302 2287871 76621 76621 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brochure Advertising 7350 7350 7350 2651940 2287871 7350 76621 12200 12200 67394 67394 0 0 194782 136347 39209 19226 0 189943 134660 52279 3004 8095 5588 2507 11804 8312 2824 668 28479 20053 6814 1612 0 19544 19544 108846 108846 0 0 0 127129 123937 3192 85094 85094 83759 11984 69914 1861 62953 50362 10702 1889 0 55139 38825 13194 3120 28020 26325 1596 99 0 607678 597469 9786 423 0 0 43111 30355 10316 2440 7217 3364 3583 270 Publication Cost 617947 617947 Supplies 14655 10009 3842 804 Dues, Fees & Other Charges 9989 7645 2174 170 Bad Debts 4992 4992 0 2388770 1992862 357130 38778 592599 660788 44505 125479 0 80169 100717 0 0 0 0 74884 69473 167524 92940 93235 74584 1894436 2012383 0 0 0 0 2779828 3043424 83053 69917 647323 568796 730376 638713 X 1604028 1936759 445424 467952 2049452 2404711 2779828 3043424 263170 92089 X false true X true false X 274440 254179 99016 238480 280098 1146213 1373785 1171310 1884121 2131265 2287871 8848352 0 0 0 1648225 1425489 1983137 2369745 2567969 9994565 0 0 9994565 272469 301454 68149 76157 76621 794850 0 272469 301454 68149 76157 76621 794850 3414 7350 10764 0 1920694 1726943 2051286 2449316 2651940 10800179 0.92540 0.89410 0.07360 0.10550 X false false 1992862 1992862 249643 62411 false 236177 236270 250731 249643 972821 1459232 33299 41975 57682 132956 59044 59068 62683 62411 243206 364809 163194 88610 74584 4330 4330 74584 X 2744029 92089 92089 2651940 2651940 2388770 2388770 2388770 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is not classified as a private foundation and is exempt from federal and state income taxes under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Code. The Organization is considered a publicly supported organization. The Financial Accounting Standards Board prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Management has evaluated its uncertain tax positions and related income tax contingencies and does not believe any material uncertain tax positions exist. false The Trustees of Columbia Univ 61 Rout 9W Palisades NY 10964 135598093 12200 0 Seismology Student Workshop 1 0 Travel Grants 26 50704 16690 Cost Travel expenses, registration fees X X X false false false false false false false false false Nan Broadbent Executive Dir. 172892 5288 16036 194216 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder The Organization is composed of members who pay a membership fee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body The Organization is composed of members who vote to elect Directors annually. This election and voting process is supervised by the membership manager and is run by an independent firm, Elections America. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders Bylaw amendments Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Society publishes the completed Form 990 in the Leadership section of our website and asks the board to review the form before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Leaders are asked to review the Conflict of Interest policy and sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Board has appointed a Management Committee that sets performance objectives for the CEO and assesses the performance annually. The committee makes salary recommendations to the Board. Every few years, this committee uses the services of a compensation consultant to ensure that the salary is comparable to other CEOs of similar organizations of similar size. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees By Board policy, compensation for staff other than the CEO is set by the CEO, consistent with budget amounts approved by the Board. The CEO periodically uses a compensation consultant to ensure that salaries are comparable to those at similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Our Bylaws are posted in the public area of our website. Our audited financial statements are published annually in our journal, Seismological Research Letters. Minutes of our annual Board of Directors meeting are published in SRL as well. Our Board policies, including the Conflict of Interest Policy, are posted in the leadership section of our website as are minutes of Board conference calls, key committees, etc. Our Form 990 is available by request.