THE HEINLEIN SOCIETY
EIN 76-0660576 · Education N.E.C. (B99)
What they do
The Society Exists to Promote The Legacy of Robert A. Heinlein By Encouraging The Reading and Discussion of His Written Work, The Use of Critical Thinking Skills In Our Daily Lives, and A Love of Science Essential In Promoting Humankinds Future Beyond Our Home Planet. We Will "Pay It Forward" Through Support of Educational, Literary, and Charitable Endeavors Including, But Not Limited To: Volunteer Blood Drives; Scholarships; The Heinlein for Heroes Book Distribution Program; and The Creation and Distribution of Teaching Materials, Including Support of The Heinlein Journal.
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They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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BEATRICE KONDODIRECTOR
JAMES DUTTONDIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CHAIR
JOE SMIDDIE-BRUSHBLOOD DRIVES COMMITTEE CHAIR
JOEL DAVISSECRETARY
JOHN SELTZERDIRECTOR, HEINLEIN FOR HEROES COMMITTEE CHAIR
JOHN TILDENTREASURER & OPERATIONS COMMITTEES CHAIR
KEN WALTERSPRESIDENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEES CHAIR
MIKE SHEFFIELDDIRECTOR, CHAIR OF SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
WALT BOYESVICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD OF ADVISORS LIASON
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2013
- Location
- 3553 Atlantic Avenue Box 341, Long Beach, CA 908075606
- County
- Los Angeles
- In care of
- John Tilden
- Primary officer
- John Tilden, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- September 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Education N.E.C. (B99)
- IRS tax category
- Education N.E.C.