AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $220K · expenses $71K · assets $1.0M

Also known as
CHEMICAL SOCIETY
EIN
23-1531269
Address
16 SHELLEY RD, HOLLAND, PA 18966-2421
Website
https://phillyacs.org
NTEE code
U33 Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (Science and Technology) published (IRS Business Master File, as U33C)
FURP topic
science: research education (from its 990 text; the topic index)
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
May 1946 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes, according to the Business Master File
Foundation status
Public charity, 509(a)(2)
Principal officer
Ivona Macor (its 2025 Form 990-N)
Form 990-N e-postcards
1 filed, 2025 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
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Mission

Empowering all members and our community to thrive through chemistry education and outreach, professional networking, and advocacy. Catalizing enrichment of the greater Philadelphia community through chemistry.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

None of the 53 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

53 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Ivona Macor Treasurer2024-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Matthew Irwin Secretary2022-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Melissa Cichowicz Director2013-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Deborah Cook Chair of Council Affairs2013-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Amy Brown Director2020-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Sharon Haynie Director2018-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Victor Tortorelli Director2013-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Ann Valentine Director2021-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Isabella Goodenough Director2021-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Catherine Bentzley Director2021-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Steven Fleming Director2013-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Christine McInnis Director2013-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Wei Gao Immediate past Chair2022-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Andrew Devany Chair2024-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Greglynn Gibbs Chair-elect2025 0 $0 reported 1
David Chichowicz Director2025 0 $0 reported 1
Andres Vazquez-Lopez Director2025 0 $0 reported 1
Sherry Zhang Director2025 0 $0 reported 1
Ms Anne Demasi (former) SECRETARY2013-2024 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr David Salas-De La Cruz (former) DIRECTOR2020-2024 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Kathleen A Shaginaw (former) DIRECTOR2013-2024 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr David Cichowicz (former) DIRECTOR2013-2024 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Graham E Dobereiner (former) CHAIR2021-2023 Not reported $0 reported 1
Ms Ivona Sasimovich (former) IMMEDIATE PA2020-2023 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Wei Wang (former) TREASURER2020-2023 Not reported $0 reported 1
Rose B Mulligan (former) SECRETARY2021-2023 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr William Rick Ewing (former) DIRECTOR2022-2023 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Christine Mclnnis (former) IMMEDIATE PA2021 Not reported $0 reported 1
Prof Michael Castaldi (former) DIRECTOR2016-2021 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Kathryn Lysko (former) DIRECTOR2018-2021 Not reported $0 reported 1
Rick Ewing (former) DIRECTOR2014-2021 Not reported $0 reported 1
Alan Heldon (former) SECRETARY2013-2020 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Jason Cross (former) DIRECTOR2016-2020 Not reported $0 reported 1
Ms Ella Davis (former) DIRECTOR2013-2020 Not reported $0 reported 1
Kevin Cannon (former) DIRECTOR2020 Not reported $0 reported 1
Erin Fruchey (former) DIRECTOR2018-2019 Not reported $0 reported 1
Lee Hoffman (former) DIRECTOR2018-2019 Not reported $0 reported 1
Joseph A Martino Iii (former) CHAIR-ELECT2019 Not reported $0 reported 1
James K Murray Jr (former) CHAIR2018-2019 Not reported $0 reported 1
Michael Vogel (former) DIRECTOR2019 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr James E Tarver Jr (former) DIRECTOR2013-2018 1 $0 reported 1
Michael Brignone (former) CHAIR-ELECT2018 1 $0 reported 1
Elizabeth Wagoner (former) CHAIR2018 1 $0 reported 1
Joseph Martino (former) DIRECTOR2018 1 $0 reported 1
Dr John P Northrop (former) DIRECTOR2013-2017 1 $0 reported 1
Dr Judith Cohen (former) DIRECTOR2013-2017 Not reported $0 reported 1
Cynthia Palmer (former) DIRECTOR2013-2017 Not reported $0 reported 1
Dr Judith Summers-Gates (former) DIRECTOR2013-2017 1 $0 reported 1
Dr Douglas Hausner (former) DIRECTOR2013-2015 1 $0 reported 1
Dr Thomas S Straub (former) DIRECTOR2013-2015 1 $0 reported 1
Denise Thomas (former) DIRECTOR2013-2015 1 $0 reported 1
Dr William Smith (former) CHAIR2013-2015 2 $0 reported 1
Dr Michelle R Johnson (former) DIRECTOR2013 1 $0 reported 1

People by year

2025 · 18 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 3,000 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Ivona Macor Treasurer0 $0$0$0 $01
Andrew Devany Chair0 $0$0$0 $01
Greglynn Gibbs Chair-elect0 $0$0$0 $01
Matthew Irwin Secretary0 $0$0$0 $01
Deborah Cook Chair of Council Affairs0 $0$0$0 $01
Wei Gao Immediate past Chair0 $0$0$0 $01
David Chichowicz Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Steven Fleming Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Sharon Haynie Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Victor Tortorelli Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Andres Vazquez-Lopez Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Catherine Bentzley Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Melissa Cichowicz Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Isabella Goodenough Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Ann Valentine Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Christine McInnis Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Amy Brown Director0 $0$0$0 $01
Sherry Zhang Director0 $0$0$0 $01
2024 · 18 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
MS IVONA MACOR TREASURER- $0$0$0 $01
MATTHEW IRWIN IMMEDIATE PA- $0$0$0 $01
MS ANNE DEMASI SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK CHAIR OF COU- $0$0$0 $01
DR AMY BROWN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID SALAS-DE LA CRUZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ANN M VALENTINE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ISABELLA GOODENOUGH DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CATHERINE M BENTZLEY DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR STEVEN A FLEMING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CHRISTINE E MCINNIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
WEI GAO CHAIR- $0$0$0 $01
ANDREW DEVANY CHAIR - ELEC- $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 20 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR GRAHAM E DOBEREINER CHAIR- $0$0$0 $01
MS IVONA SASIMOVICH IMMEDIATE PA- $0$0$0 $01
DR WEI WANG TREASURER- $0$0$0 $01
MATTHEW IRWIN CHAIR ELECT- $0$0$0 $01
MS ANNE DEMASI CHAIR COUNCI- $0$0$0 $01
ROSE B MULLIGAN SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR AMY BROWN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID SALAS-DE LA CRUZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ANN M VALENTINE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR WILLIAM RICK EWING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ISABELLA GOODENOUGH DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CATHERINE M BENTZLEY DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CHRISTINE E MCINNIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
WEI GAO DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 20 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR GRAHAM E DOBEREINER CHAIR- $0$0$0 $01
MS IVONA SASIMOVICH IMMEDIATE PA- $0$0$0 $01
DR WEI WANG TREASURER- $0$0$0 $01
MATTHEW IRWIN CHAIR ELECT- $0$0$0 $01
MS ANNE DEMASI CHAIR COUNCI- $0$0$0 $01
ROSE B MULLIGAN SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR AMY BROWN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID SALAS-DE LA CRUZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ANN M VALENTINE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR WILLIAM RICK EWING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ISABELLA GOODENOUGH DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CATHERINE M BENTZLEY DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CHRISTINE E MCINNIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
WEI GAO DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 20 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR CHRISTINE MCLNNIS IMMEDIATE PA- $0$0$0 $01
MS IVONA SASIMOVICH CHAIR- $0$0$0 $01
DR WEI WANG TREASURER- $0$0$0 $01
GRAHAM DOBEREINER CHAIR ELECT- $0$0$0 $01
MS ANNE DEMASI CHAIR COUNCI- $0$0$0 $01
ROSE B MULLIGAN SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR AMY BROWN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
PROF MICHAEL CASTALDI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID SALAS-DE LA CRUZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHRYN LYSKO DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ANN M VALENTINE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ISABELLA GOODENOUGH DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CATHERINE M BENTZLEY DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 19 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS CHAIR- $0$0$0 $01
MS IVONA SASIMOVICH CHAIR-ELECT0 $0$0$0 $01
DR WEI WANG TREASURER0 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
MS ANNE DEMASI CHAIR COUNCI- $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR JASON CROSS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
MS ELLA DAVIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR AMY BROWN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR STEVEN A FLEMING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
PROF MICHAEL CASTALDI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID SALAS-DE LA CRUZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHRYN LYSKO DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
KEVIN CANNON DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
2019 · 19 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 19 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
JASON CROSS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ELLA DAVIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ANNE DEMASI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
STEVEN A FLEMING DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
ERIN FRUCHEY DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
LEE HOFFMAN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
JOSEPH A MARTINO III CHAIR-ELECT- $0$0$0 $01
JAMES K MURRAY JR CHAIR- $0$0$0 $01
KATHRYN LYSKO DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
MICHAEL VOGEL DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER- $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
2018 · 20 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JAMES E TARVER JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
JASON CROSS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ELLA DAVIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
MICHAEL BRIGNONE CHAIR-ELECT1 $0$0$0 $01
ELIZABETH WAGONER CHAIR1 $0$0$0 $01
LEE HOFFMAN DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ANNE DEMASI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
JOSEPH MARTINO DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
KATHRYN LYSKO DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
JAMES MURRAY JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ERIN FRUCHEY DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
SHARON HAYNIE DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK IMMEDIATE PA1 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY3 $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER4 $0$0$0 $01
2017 · 16 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR JOHN P NORTHROP DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH COHEN DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK CHAIR ELECT1 $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
CYNTHIA PALMER DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH SUMMERS-GATES DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JAMES E TARVER JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
JASON CROSS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ELLA DAVIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
MICHAEL CASTALDI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY3 $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER4 $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING CHAIR2 $0$0$0 $01
2016 · 16 people listed · none paid · 1 employee
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR JOHN P NORTHROP DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH COHEN DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK CHAIR ELECT1 $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
CYNTHIA PALMER DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH SUMMERS-GATES DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JAMES E TARVER JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
JASON CROSS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ELLA DAVIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
MICHAEL CASTALDI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY3 $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER4 $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING CHAIR2 $0$0$0 $01
2015 · 20 people listed · none paid · 2 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR JOHN P NORTHROP DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH COHEN DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ELLA L DAVIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ANNE S DEMASI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DOUGLAS HAUSNER DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
CYNTHIA PALMER DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR THOMAS S STRAUB DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH SUMMERS-GATES DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JAMES E TARVER JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DENISE THOMAS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING CHAIR-ELECT2 $0$0$0 $01
DR STEVEN FLEMING IMM PAST CHA2 $0$0$0 $01
DR WILLIAM SMITH CHAIR2 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY3 $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER4 $0$0$0 $01
2014 · 20 people listed · none paid · 1 employee
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR JOHN P NORTHROP DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH COHEN DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ELLA L DAVIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ANNE S DEMASI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DOUGLAS HAUSNER DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
CYNTHIA PALMER DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR THOMAS S STRAUB DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH SUMMERS-GATES DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JAMES E TARVER JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DENISE THOMAS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR STEVEN FLEMING IMM PAST CHA1 $0$0$0 $01
DR WILLIAM SMITH CHAIR2 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY3 $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER1 $0$0$0 $01
RICK EWING CHAIR-ELECT2 $0$0$0 $01
2013 · 20 people listed · none paid · 1 employee
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
DR JOHN P NORTHROP IMM PAST CHA1 $0$0$0 $01
DR MELISSA BETZ CICHOWICZ DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH COHEN DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DEBORAH H COOK DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ELLA L DAVIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
ANNE S DEMASI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR DOUGLAS HAUSNER DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR MICHELLE R JOHNSON DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR CHRISTINE MCINNIS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
CYNTHIA PALMER DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR KATHLEEN A SHAGINAW DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR THOMAS S STRAUB DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JUDITH SUMMERS-GATES DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR JAMES E TARVER JR DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DENISE THOMAS DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR VICTOR J TORTORELLI DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
DR STEVEN FLEMING CHAIR2 $0$0$0 $01
DR WILLIAM SMITH CHAIR-ELECT2 $0$0$0 $01
ALAN HELDON SECRETARY3 $0$0$0 $01
DR DAVID CICHOWICZ TREASURER4 $0$0$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2025 · Form 990 period ending 2025-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$220,085$70,602 $1,023,612$1,023,612 $45,899$40,000 $003,000
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$178,924$105,186 $874,129$874,129 $59,488$40,000 -0-
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$177,271$98,451 $800,391$800,391 $85,453$17,768 -0-
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$111,491$44,246 $721,571$721,571 $68,913$9,249 -0-
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$122,929$33,354 $785,496$785,496 $78,552$5,227 -0-
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$93,249$42,400 $673,087$673,087 $53,802$4,124 -0-
2019 · Form 990 period ending 2019-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$111,486$106,401 $611,815$611,815 $91,464$0 -019
2018 · Form 990 period ending 2018-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$118,194$94,868 $539,811$539,811 $90,540$0 -0-
2017 · Form 990 period ending 2017-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$103,424$85,467 $570,078$568,943 $82,133$0 -0-
2016 · Form 990 period ending 2016-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$99,638$105,750 $527,453$524,527 $84,094$0 -1-
2015 · Form 990 period ending 2015-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$88,696$101,666 $511,027$508,083 $68,632$0 -2-
2014 · Form 990 period ending 2014-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$99,267$98,445 $551,499$547,426 $69,341$0 -1-
2013 · Form 990 period ending 2013-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$94,613$84,613 $543,537$533,969 $73,562$0 -1-

Funders of this organization

1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $67,820 in all, tax years 2023 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV

GrantorTypeMatchYears givenGrantsTotalLatest yearLatest year's amountGrants
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Public charity Exact 2023-2024 2$67,820 2024$34,620
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AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYPAU33 $381,215$351,473 PAST CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
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AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYILU33 $187,255$190,521 2025 CHAIR COMMUNITIES$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYOHU33 $435,686$409,074 Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYMOU33 $113,152$215,729 Past Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYMIU33 $349,041$143,641 Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYMIU33 $316,183$257,972 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, similar name
GEOCHEMICAL SOCIETYVAU33 $417,744$520,897 Vice President$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x, similar name
SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTSILU33 $173,388$204,726 Treasurer$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x
CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE FOUNDATIONMOU33 $276,486$285,847 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$249,772 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x
PLASTICS PIONEERS ASSOCIATIONMIU33 $167,324$120,141 VICE PRESIDE$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x
CENTER FOR POWDER METALLURGY TECHNOLOGYNJU33 $138,824$108,925 SECRETARY/TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 2x
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYNYU33 $660,854$523,593 Chairman$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYSCU33 $71,283$43,361 Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYMDU33 $76,508$76,584 Past Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYMIU33 $838,759$656,799 CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYTNU33 $62,585$27,740 Program Chair 2025$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYINU33 $72,038$75,124 Councilor$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYNJU33 $652,583$107,039 Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYVAU33 $483,979$497,201 Past Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYMNU33 $59,723$57,674 Chair$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYNMU33 $94,059$105,592 Councilor$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
THE COLORADO SECTION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYCOU33 $84,356$50,676 Chairman$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x, similar name
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR AEROSOL RESEARCH INCMAU33 $830,266$816,691 Immediate Past President$0 Same NTEE code U33, revenue within 5x

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Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTypeTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedYearsWhich ones
ROBERT W GALVIN FOUNDATION Private foundation$5,725,0005 12020–2024 INSTITUTE OF GAS TECHNOLOGY
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor$1,916,12038 72016–2024 ARKAT USA INC; AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY; SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE; GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES and 3 more
LOUISE MAYTAG SMITH CHARITABLE TR Private foundation$1,894,32615 12010–2024 SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
RALPH LANDAU FOUNDATION Private foundation$1,748,57515 12018–2024 SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE
GORDON E AND BETTY I MOORE FOUNDATION Private foundation$1,715,27519 22013–2024 GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES; NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE STS FORUM
GATES FOUNDATION Private foundation$1,410,46539 22010–2024 GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES; CHEMISTS WITHOUT BORDERS INC
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY DAF sponsor$919,5455 22013–2017 SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE; GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor$875,45031 82014–2024 GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES; DHODY RESEARCH INSTITUTE; SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE; AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY and 4 more
ADAMS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$635,0005 12021–2025 SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$600,0002 12012–2014 FUEL FREEDOM FOUNDATION
BOLTE FAMILY FOUNDATION Private foundation$550,0007 12018–2024 SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS DAF sponsor$539,8253 12012–2024 SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM DAF sponsor$530,80021 62020–2024 SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE; NEW MEXICO GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC; AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY; GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES and 2 more
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ORANGE COUNTY DAF sponsor$513,0302 12013–2015 FUEL FREEDOM FOUNDATION
MARCUS FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$500,0001 12020–2020 FUEL FREEDOM FOUNDATION

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2025 · Form 990 · $70,602 spent · pay $0 · grants $5,401 · events $50,329
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Conferences, conventions and meetings $50,329$50,329-- 71.3%
Grants to US organizations and governments $5,401$5,401-- 7.6%
Other (as described)Women Chemists $3,798$3,798$0$0 5.4%
Fees: other services $3,000$3,000-- 4.2%
Other (as described)Education Committee $2,354$2,354$0$0 3.3%
Office expenses $1,723$1,124$599- 2.4%
Other (as described)Del Val and Younger $1,408$1,408$0$0 2.0%
Fees: accounting $938-$938- 1.3%
Information technology $865$865-- 1.2%
Other (as described)Inorganic $726$726$0$0 1.0%
All other expenses $60-$60- 0.1%
Total$70,602100%

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2024 · Form 990 · $105,186 spent · pay $2,027 · grants $7,209 · events $83,626
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Conferences, conventions and meetings $83,626$83,626-- 79.5%
Grants to US organizations and governments $7,209$7,209-- 6.9%
Fees: other services $3,000$3,000-- 2.9%
Other (as described)CHEM CONSULTANT NETWORK $2,350$2,350-- 2.2%
Other salaries and wages $2,027-$2,027- 1.9%
Other (as described)EDUCATION $1,845$1,845-- 1.8%
Office expenses $1,649$1,344$305- 1.6%
Information technology $1,608$1,608-- 1.5%
Other (as described)YOUNGER CHEMISTS COMMITTE $626$626-- 0.6%
Fees: accounting $550-$550- 0.5%
All other expenses $393$150$243- 0.4%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS $303$303-- 0.3%
Total$105,186100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $98,451 spent · pay $0 · grants $45,982 · events $38,709
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants to US organizations and governments $45,982$45,982-- 46.7%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $38,709$38,709-- 39.3%
Fees: other services $4,500$4,500-- 4.6%
Other (as described)EDUCATION $2,871$2,871-- 2.9%
Other (as described)ACADEMIC RELATIONS $2,216$2,216-- 2.3%
Office expenses $1,587$1,278$309- 1.6%
Information technology $933$933-- 0.9%
Other (as described)YOUNGER CHEMISTS COMMITTE $842$842-- 0.9%
Fees: accounting $507-$507- 0.5%
Other (as described)FOREIGN TAXES $154-$154- 0.2%
All other expenses $150$150-- 0.2%
Total$98,451100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $44,246 spent · pay $2,513 · grants $18,852 · events $12,496
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants to US organizations and governments $18,852$18,852-- 42.6%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $12,496$12,496-- 28.2%
Other salaries and wages $2,513-$2,513- 5.7%
Fees: other services $2,250$2,250-- 5.1%
Office expenses $1,670$1,376$294- 3.8%
Other (as described)EDUCATION $1,379$1,379-- 3.1%
Information technology $1,110$1,110-- 2.5%
Other (as described)CHEM CONSULTANT NETWORK $1,000$1,000-- 2.3%
Insurance $839$839-- 1.9%
All other expenses $684$571$113- 1.5%
Fees: accounting $511-$511- 1.2%
Other (as described)INORGANIC $500$500-- 1.1%
Other (as described)NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK $442$442-- 1.0%
Total$44,246100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $33,354 spent · pay $5,774 · grants $3,860 · events $8,885
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Conferences, conventions and meetings $8,885$8,885-- 26.6%
Other salaries and wages $5,774-$5,774- 17.3%
Grants to US organizations and governments $3,860$3,860-- 11.6%
Office expenses $3,360$1,405$1,955- 10.1%
Other (as described)YOUNGER CHEMISTS COMMITTE $2,995$2,995-- 9.0%
Fees: other services $2,250$2,250-- 6.7%
Information technology $1,830$1,830-- 5.5%
Other (as described)INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS $1,641$1,641-- 4.9%
Other (as described)EDUCATION $926$926-- 2.8%
Insurance $839$839-- 2.5%
Fees: accounting $685-$685- 2.1%
Other (as described)NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK $200$200-- 0.6%
All other expenses $109$29$80- 0.3%
Total$33,354100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $42,400 spent · pay $6,437 · grants $5,391 · events $9,335
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Conferences, conventions and meetings $9,335$9,335-- 22.0%
Fees: other services $6,488$6,488-- 15.3%
Other salaries and wages $6,437-$6,437- 15.2%
Grants to US organizations and governments $5,391$5,391-- 12.7%
Other (as described)YOUNGER CHEMISTS COMMITTE $4,682$4,682-- 11.0%
Other (as described)EDUCATION $3,802$3,802-- 9.0%
Office expenses $2,024$1,133$891- 4.8%
Information technology $1,875$1,875-- 4.4%
Insurance $839$839-- 2.0%
All other expenses $614$614-- 1.4%
Other (as described)CHEM CONSULT NETWORK $500$500-- 1.2%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $413$413-- 1.0%
Total$42,400100%

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2019 · Form 990 · $106,401 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $38,284$38,284-- 36.0%
Other (as described)ULLYOT LECTURE $14,994$14,994-- 14.1%
Travel $11,965$11,965-- 11.2%
All other expenses $9,941$7,259$2,682- 9.3%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $8,360$8,360-- 7.9%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $7,787$7,787-- 7.3%
Information technology $6,724$6,724-- 6.3%
Fees: accounting $5,650-$5,650- 5.3%
Office expenses $2,696-$2,696- 2.5%
Total$106,401100%

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2018 · Form 990 · $94,868 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $35,923$35,923-- 37.9%
All other expenses $17,563$15,808$1,755- 18.5%
Other (as described)ULLYOT LECTURE $14,586$14,586-- 15.4%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $7,458$7,458-- 7.9%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $6,272$6,272-- 6.6%
Information technology $5,771$5,741$30- 6.1%
Travel $4,915$4,915-- 5.2%
Office expenses $2,380-$2,380- 2.5%
Total$94,868100%

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2017 · Form 990 · $85,467 spent · pay $2 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $30,722$30,722-- 35.9%
All other expenses $14,264$12,494$1,770- 16.7%
Other (as described)PROGRAM COMMITTEE EXPS $7,594$7,594-- 8.9%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $7,339$7,339-- 8.6%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $7,328$7,328-- 8.6%
Information technology $6,924$6,564$360- 8.1%
Travel $5,333$5,333-- 6.2%
Fees: accounting $4,250-$4,250- 5.0%
Office expenses $1,711-$1,711- 2.0%
Payroll taxes $2$1$1- 0.0%
Total$85,467100%

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2016 · Form 990 · $105,750 spent · pay $12,006 · grants $0 · events $13
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
All other expenses $25,880$24,277$1,603- 24.5%
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $25,020$25,020-- 23.7%
Other (as described)ULLYOT LECTURE $10,864$10,864-- 10.3%
Other salaries and wages $10,558$5,279$5,279- 10.0%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $8,068$8,068-- 7.6%
Information technology $6,916$6,586$330- 6.5%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $5,234$5,234-- 4.9%
Travel $4,565$4,565-- 4.3%
Office expenses $2,836-$2,836- 2.7%
Advertising and promotion $2,060-$2,060- 1.9%
Fees: accounting $2,000-$2,000- 1.9%
Payroll taxes $1,448$724$724- 1.4%
Fees: other services $288-$288- 0.3%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $13$13-- 0.0%
Total$105,750100%

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2015 · Form 990 · $101,666 spent · pay $44,516 · grants $0 · events $590
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $41,426$20,713$20,713- 40.7%
All other expenses $13,088$11,913$1,175- 12.9%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $7,919$7,919-- 7.8%
Information technology $7,543$7,231$312- 7.4%
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $7,329$7,329-- 7.2%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $7,196$7,196-- 7.1%
Other (as described)PROGRAM COMMITTEE EXPS $4,881$4,881-- 4.8%
Payroll taxes $3,090$1,545$1,545- 3.0%
Travel $2,861$2,861-- 2.8%
Office expenses $2,381-$2,381- 2.3%
Advertising and promotion $1,869-$1,869- 1.8%
Fees: accounting $1,250-$1,250- 1.2%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $590$590-- 0.6%
Insurance $243$243-- 0.2%
Total$101,666100%

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2014 · Form 990 · $98,445 spent · pay $32,937 · grants $0 · events $1,397
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $30,362$15,181$15,181- 30.8%
All other expenses $21,003$19,813$1,190- 21.3%
Other (as described)ULLYOT LECTURE EXPS $7,837$7,837-- 8.0%
Information technology $7,663$7,384$279- 7.8%
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $7,289$7,289-- 7.4%
Other (as described)SCIENCE GRANT EXPS $6,952$6,952-- 7.1%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $6,683$6,683-- 6.8%
Payroll taxes $2,575$1,287$1,288- 2.6%
Travel $2,513$2,513-- 2.6%
Office expenses $1,855-$1,855- 1.9%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $1,397$1,397-- 1.4%
Depreciation and depletion $1,314-$1,314- 1.3%
Fees: accounting $750-$750- 0.8%
Insurance $252$252-- 0.3%
Total$98,445100%

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2013 · Form 990 · $84,613 spent · pay $33,523 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $30,711$15,355$15,356- 36.3%
All other expenses $12,216$11,128$1,088- 14.4%
Information technology $8,772$8,772-- 10.4%
Other (as described)COUNCIL AFFAIRS EXPS $6,865$6,865-- 8.1%
Other (as described)AWARDS GIVEN $6,227$6,227-- 7.4%
Other (as described)PROGRAM COMMITTEE EXPS $5,191$5,191-- 6.1%
Other (as described)WOMEN CHEMISTS COMMITTEE $3,903$3,903-- 4.6%
Travel $3,271$802$2,469- 3.9%
Payroll taxes $2,812$1,406$1,406- 3.3%
Fees: accounting $2,500-$2,500- 3.0%
Office expenses $1,903-$1,903- 2.2%
Insurance $242$242-- 0.3%
Total$84,613100%

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