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Midwest Political Science Association

The purposes of the mpsa are to promote the professional study and teaching of political science, to facilitate communications between those engaged in such study, and to develop …

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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Midwest Political Science Association

The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science.

Founded
Headquarters
Bloomington, IN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A33C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1968

Mission

The purposes of the mpsa are to promote the professional study and teaching of political science, to facilitate communications between those engaged in such study, and to develop standards for and encourage research in theoretical and practical political problems.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A33C
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

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

Midwest Political Science Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bloomington, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 356055409. 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 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Midwest Political Science Association 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 arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Midwest Political Science Association is located in Bloomington, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.

Based on official tax filings, Midwest Political Science Association has $3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Midwest Political Science Association is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 179 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Midwest Political Science Association. 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.

Midwest Political Science Association 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. Midwest Political Science Association is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Midwest Political Science Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Midwest Political Science Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Midwest Political Science Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 356055409, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Leadership

ME
Meegan Isenhour
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abby C••••••
PROGRAM CHAIR - PART YEAR
AM
Amy D•••••
DEPUTY ED/COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
AN
Andra G••••••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
AN
Andrew L•••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
BE
Bernard F••••
VICE PRESIDENT - PART YEAR
BE
Betina C••••• W••••••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
CA
Cameron T••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
CA
Candis W•••• S••••
CHAIR - PART YEAR
CA
Caroline A•• H•••••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
CA
Caroline H•••••••
COUNCIL
C
C D••••••• V•••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
CH
Chris K••••••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
CH
Christian G••••
CHAIR - PART YEAR
CH
Christina W••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT
CH
Chrstina W••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
David D•••••••
COUNCIL
DI
Diana M•••
PAST PRES - PART YEAR
EF
Efren P••••
COUNCIL
EL
Elanor P•••••
PRESIDENT ELECT - PART YEAR
EL
Eleanor P•••••
PRESIDENT ELECT, PRESIDENT
EL
Elizabeth S••••
CHAIR - PART YEAR
EL
Elizabeth Z••••••••••
COUNCIL - PART YEAR
FR
Fred B••••••
COUNCIL
FR
Frederick B••••••
COUNCIL
GB
Gbemende E•••••• J••••••
COUNCIL
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Midwest Political Science Association This page 79 $2.6 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

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 - 179 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

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Quick facts about Midwest Political Science Association

What is Midwest Political Science Association?
Midwest Political Science Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bloomington, United States. The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science.
When was Midwest Political Science Association founded?
Midwest Political Science Association was founded in 1968.
Who leads Midwest Political Science Association?
Meegan Isenhour serves as Executive Director.
Where is Midwest Political Science Association located?
Headquartered in Bloomington, United States.
What is Midwest Political Science Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Midwest Political Science Association trustworthy?
Midwest Political Science Association 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 Midwest Political Science Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 356055409.
What is Midwest Political Science Association's website?
http://www.mpsanet.org