irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $176KICIS KAVALER AWARD EVENT - IS A JOINT PROGRAM OF THE CLUB AND ICIS PUBLISHING. THIS AWARD IS PRESENTED AT A FORMAL DINNER IN MANHATTAN. HELD ANNUALLY, THE AWARD & EVENT HONORS THE MEMORY OF ARTHUR KAVALER, A LONG TIME CLUB MEMBER AND PROMINENT JOURNALIST COVERING THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY. THE WINNER IS SELECTED BY THE TOP 40 CHEMICAL EXECUTIVES AS RECOGNIZED EACH YEAR BY ICIS.
- #2 $46KBONDING CONFERENCE - AN ANNUAL PANEL AND NETWORKING EVENT TO CONNECT STUDENTS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THE EVENT RECOGNIZES HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO UNDERSTAND AND PRACTICE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND OUR DAILY LIVES. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES A PRESENTATION BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS, A STUDENT POSTER SESSION AND A RECEPTION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual General Meetings and Luncheons
On-campus events held at colleges and universities in the New York area to engage current students in chemistry and chemical engineering through guest speakers and member interactions.
Bonding Conference
Annual panel and networking event connecting students from local universities with industry professionals, featuring expert presentations, student poster sessions, and a reception focused on sustainability in the chemical industry.
Fall Soirée
Networking event at Stout Restaurant for STEM professionals and students, offering opportunities to connect across experience levels, disciplines, and industry focuses.
ICIS Kavaler Award Event
Annual formal dinner in Manhattan honoring Arthur Kavaler, recognizing top chemical executives selected by ICIS; includes award presentation and industry networking.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts professional networking events for chemical industry members and studentsOrganizes annual and recurring events such as the Kavaler Award, Winthrop-Sears Awards, Bonding Conference, Fall Soiree, and speed networking sessions to connect students, young professionals, and executives in the chemical and chemical engineering industries. These events include formal dinners, poster sessions, guest lectures, and social gatherings designed to foster relationships and promote career development.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Provides membership programs for professionals, young professionals, and students in chemistry and chemical engineeringOffers tiered membership categories including Professional/Executive, Young Professional Network, and Student memberships with differentiated access and pricing. Student members are enrolled in degree programs in the tri-state area, while professional members work in chemical or chemical engineering fields. Membership fees are $100 annually for professionals, with an optional $300 annual subscription for additional access to the 3 West Club.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Supports student engagement and career development in the chemical industryIntroduces college students to career opportunities in the chemical industry through dedicated programming, including the Bonding Conference, career panels, professional development training, student poster sessions, and a job platform specific to chemical and chemical engineering fields. Also hosts general meetings and luncheons at local universities featuring guest speakers to promote interest in the field.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Develops and maintains a specialized chemistry library and historical collectionsExpands its library through donations of private collections from prominent chemists and merged holdings from the American Chemical Society and the New York Section of the Society of Chemical Industry in 1912. Offers lending services and maintains historical materials related to the evolution of chemistry, including hosting lectures and preserving emblems representing alchemy’s transition to modern science.
- Funds academic initiatives and infrastructure in chemistry through grants and bequestsProvides financial support and endowments for academic programs and facilities in chemistry, including funding for the construction of the Wolcott Gibbs Laboratory at Harvard, establishment of the Morris Loeb Lectureship at Harvard University’s Department of Physics, and creation of a chemical museum at The Chemists' Club via posthumous bequests.
- Operates a multi-use facility with laboratories, residential units, library, and event spaces for member useMaintains a ten- to twelve-story building at 52 East 41st Street in Manhattan that includes laboratories available for rent to independent chemists, residential accommodations (expanded to 43 rooms by 1926), a specialized library with historical chemistry materials, and event spaces such as Rumford Hall (a 300-seat lecture and demonstration space) and the Frasch Conservatory for dining and gatherings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$286K
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$245K86%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$316K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash$28K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$28K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +25.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- ANDREA KAVALER — TRUSTEE
- ANTHONY DIAZ-SANTANA — TRUSTEE
- CECILIA LEE — TRUSTEE
- CICELY SHILLINGFORD — TRUSTEE
- DAVE REIDY — TRUSTEE
- DR CHATHURANGA DE SILVA — TRUSTEE
- JAN BEHNKE — TRUSTEE
- JEANNINE DER BEDROSIAN — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER KANG — TRUSTEE
- JOE MANAK — TRUSTEE
- JOY ROMULUS — TRUSTEE
- KLEMENT MIRAJ — TRUSTEE
- LONG NG — TRUSTEE
- MARK PFLUGFELDER — TRUSTEE
- PETER HA — TRUSTEE
- RUBIN LEHMAN — TRUSTEE
- SABINA CHATTERJEE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- 3 West Club Partner — Provides access to the 3 West Club for members who pay an additional annual subscription.
- American Chemical Society Partner — Cooperated in merging library collections and shared use of meeting spaces.
- American Electrochemical Society Partner — Used Rumford Hall as a regular meeting place at the Club’s 52 East 41st Street building.
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution.
- BASF Partner — Industry organization where members have secured employment through networking and mentorship opportunities provided by The Chemists' Club.
- Chemists' Club Board of Trustees Partner — Provides leadership and mentorship opportunities for YPN members within its structure.
- City College of New York Partner — Hosts an active Chemists' Club student chapter
- Club Quarters Partner — Provides reciprocity with Club Quarters, a club network offering international venues and services.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts a chapter of The Chemists' Club with student leadership roles.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts a student leadership chapter.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts an active Chemists' Club student chapter
- Cooper Union Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution.
- Cooper Union Partner — Hosts a student leadership chapter.
- Cooper Union Partner — Hosts an active Chemists' Club student chapter
- Educational Alliance Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution.
- Harvard University Partner — Recipient of major donations and bequests from Morris Loeb for laboratory development and academic lectureships.
- Hebrew Technical Institute Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution and institution he previously led as President.
- ICIS Publishing Partner — Jointly runs the ICIS Kavaler Award event with The Chemists' Club.
- Jewish Protectory and Aid Society Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution.
- Manhattan College Partner — Hosts a student leadership chapter.
- Manhattan College Partner — Hosts an active Chemists' Club student chapter
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution.
- NYU Tandon School of Engineering Partner — Hosts an active Chemists' Club student chapter
- New York Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of Morris Loeb's posthumous wealth distribution.
- New York University Partner — Hosts an active Chemists' Club student chapter at Washington Square
- New York University Partner — Hosts student leadership chapters at Washington Square and Tandon campuses.
- Olin Partner — Industry organization where members have secured internships and full-time positions through engagement with The Chemists' Club.
- Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Partner — Hosted meetings and joint social events with its New York Section at the Club's premises.
- The City College of New York Partner — Hosts a student leadership chapter.
- The Penn Club Partner — Offers full membership eligibility at The Penn Club at resident rates for Chemists' Club members.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Academia-Industry Integration for Workforce Developmentmethodology: academia-industry_bridgeBy establishing student chapters and dedicated job platforms that bridge academic training with industry needs, we produce stronger workforce pipelines and student engagement because early, structured exposure to professional networks and career opportunities fosters sustained interest and preparedness in the chemical sciences.
- Member-Governed Leadership Developmentmethodology: member_governanceBy integrating young professionals into mentorship and governance pathways guided by a member-elected board, we produce deeper organizational engagement and leadership continuity because participatory governance fosters ownership, accountability, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
- Network-Driven Career Advancementmethodology: network-driven_career_advancementBy connecting students, young professionals, and established industry leaders through structured networking, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities, we produce greater career readiness and professional integration because sustained relationships and exposure to leadership pathways accelerate development in the chemical sciences.
- Preventative Institutional Philanthropymethodology: preventative_philanthropyBy directing philanthropy toward long-term capacity building rather than remedial interventions, we produce more sustainable organizational and scientific advancement because investing in institutional strength prevents future shortfalls and enables proactive innovation.