Theos-Talk Archives (March 2002 Message tt00361)

In the recent past, US Congress has been pushing for more disclosure of 
information by non profit tax exempt organizations. Usually most 
organizations have a built-in predisposition to disclose as little info as 
is required legally. Times are changing with the congressional thrust and 
is further aided by access provided by Internet.

The site www.guidestar.org has provided on-line, some of the tax return 
information of these organizations which are in public domain.

Out of curiosity, I looked at the most recent 990 return of Theosophical 
Society in America and it has information on the finances and activities, 
including some compensation information of some of those who work at Olcott.

For example there is one employee who made $70,029.00 for the year ended 
March 31, 2001. Many employees at Olcott may be totally in the dark about 
the compensation paid to some of the higher paid employees.

This is in stark contrast to the early days of TS when volunteers were did 
the pioneering work without looking forward to a paycheck and benefits!!!

One wonders why is the current lack of volunteerism after a century after 
founding of TS.

Anyone interested may want to visit the above website and look for 
themselves and satisfy their curiosity.

mkr