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American Physical Society

Advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.

Science & Technology College Park, MD EIN 131656610 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About American Physical Society

American Physical Society is a science technology organization based in COLLEGE PARK, United States. Founded in 1899. Annual revenue: $83.3 million. EIN: 131656610.

Founded
Headquarters
College Park, MD
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U030
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1945

Mission

Advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U030
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Physical Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in College Park, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1914 and has been operating for 112 years. Its EIN is 131656610. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $106M in annual revenue. 131 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Physical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Physical Society is located in College Park, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1914 and has been active for 112 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Physical Society has $106M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Physical Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $106M in annual revenue. The organization has 131 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Physical Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Physical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the American Physical Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

American Physical Society is a science technology organization based in COLLEGE PARK, United States. Founded in 1899. Annual revenue: $83.3 million. EIN: 131656610. American Physical Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1914.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: American Physical Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $106M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to American Physical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131656610, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JO
Jonathan Bagger
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Ahmadou W••••
Director
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Amitava B••••••••••••
Director
AM
Amy F••••••
DIR OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
BA
Baha B•••••••••
Director
BE
Beth G•••••
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
BE
Beverly K•••••• H•••••••
Director
CH
Christine G•••••••
DIR OF JOURNAL OPERATIONS
DA
David S•••••
TREASURER
FR
Frances H••••••
PAST PRESIDENT
FR
Francis S•••••
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
HA
Hassana H•••
CHIEF EXPERIENCE & ENGAGEMENT
JA
James H••••••••••
TREASURER
JA
James T•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
JA
Jane H•••••• G••••
CFOO
JA
Jane H••••••••••••
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JE
Jeanette R••••
CORPORATE SECRETARY
JE
Jeff L••••••••••
Director
JO
John D••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
John F W••••••••
Director
JO
Jonathan B•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KA
Kandice T•••••
Director
KA
Karen H•••••••
Director
KA
Kate K••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KE
Kennedy J•••••• T•••••
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
LA
Lanell W•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Physical Review Applied Now Requires Institutional Credentials - Quantum Zeitgeist
May 2026
quantumzeitgeist.com
Largest-ever survey of physicists puts Standard Model of cosmology under scrutiny - Phys.org
May 2026
phys.org
MIT faculty, alumni receive 2025-26 American Physical Society honors - MIT News
Apr 2026
news.mit.edu
W&M’s Saskia Mordijck named fellow of the American Physical Society - William & Mary
Mar 2026
www.wm.edu
The American Physical Society’s 2026 Global Physics Summit opens in Denver - Physics World
Mar 2026
physicsworld.com
American Physical Society recognizes Fermilab scientists - Fermilab (.gov)
Feb 2026
news.fnal.gov
Evelyn Hu Receives American Physical Society Honor
Jan 2026
seas.harvard.edu
Physics' Xuemei May Cheng Named a 2025 American Physical Society Fellow - Bryn Mawr College
Dec 2025
www.brynmawr.edu
American Physical Therapy Association Announces 2026 Board of Directors - PR Newswire
Nov 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Yang honored with American Physical Society fellowship - WashU
Nov 2025
source.washu.edu
Form filed
$106.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$118.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$71.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$83.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$68.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$72.8M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$66.8M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$63.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$55.5M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$58.4M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Physical Society This page 79 $106.3 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 131 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Physical Society

What is American Physical Society?
American Physical Society is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in College Park, United States. American Physical Society is a science technology organization based in COLLEGE PARK, United States. Founded in 1899. Annual revenue: $83.3 million. EIN: 131656610.
When was American Physical Society founded?
American Physical Society was founded in 1914.
Who leads American Physical Society?
Jonathan Bagger serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is American Physical Society located?
Headquartered in College Park, United States.
What is American Physical Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Physical Society trustworthy?
American Physical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Physical Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131656610.
What is American Physical Society's website?
http://www.aps.org