Civic Intelligence

Center for Applied Rationality

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-3100226

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 10, 2018

Organization Profilewww.rationality.org

View Organization Page

2030 Addison Street 7th FloorBerkeley, CA 94704

(619) 937-1554

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

72nd percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$57,000

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

89th percentile

40%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,150,540

Up $329,830 (+40%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,132,019

Up $311,514 (+38%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$18,521

Up $18,316 (+8935%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,106,184

Up $127,072 (+6.4%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,800,171

Up $488,368 (+37%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$306,013

Down $361,296 (-54%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2012: $87,524Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $33,727Liabilities 2013: $30,000Net Assets 2013: $3,7272013Assets 2014: $127,948Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $127,9482014Assets 2015: $121,177Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $121,1772015Assets 2016: $820,710Liabilities 2016: $205Net Assets 2016: $820,5052016Assets 2017: $1,150,540Liabilities 2017: $18,521Net Assets 2017: $1,132,0192017Assets 2018: $3,628,838Liabilities 2018: $967,536Net Assets 2018: $2,661,3022018Assets 2019: $3,063,201Liabilities 2019: $1,006,580Net Assets 2019: $2,056,6212019Assets 2020: $3,355,803Liabilities 2020: $942,818Net Assets 2020: $2,412,9852020Assets 2021: $4,444,483Liabilities 2021: $1,198,574Net Assets 2021: $3,245,9092021Assets 2022: $26,094,460Liabilities 2022: $21,363,207Net Assets 2022: $4,731,2532022Assets 2023: $28,001,445Liabilities 2023: $23,597,246Net Assets 2023: $4,404,1992023Assets 2024: $23,039,646Liabilities 2024: $22,460,859Net Assets 2024: $578,7872024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,150,540
Liabilities$18,521
Net Assets$1,132,019
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2012: $90,493Expenses 2012: $3,219Net Income 2012: $87,2742012Revenue 2013: $560,681Expenses 2013: $644,478Net Income 2013: -$83,7972013Revenue 2014: $942,162Expenses 2014: $817,941Net Income 2014: $124,2212014Revenue 2015: $905,671Expenses 2015: $920,414Net Income 2015: -$14,7432015Revenue 2016: $1,979,112Expenses 2016: $1,311,803Net Income 2016: $667,3092016Revenue 2017: $2,106,184Expenses 2017: $1,800,171Net Income 2017: $306,0132017Revenue 2018: $3,858,875Expenses 2018: $2,329,592Net Income 2018: $1,529,2832018Revenue 2019: $1,566,753Expenses 2019: $2,171,434Net Income 2019: -$604,6812019Revenue 2020: $2,323,476Expenses 2020: $1,967,112Net Income 2020: $356,3642020Revenue 2021: $4,525,208Expenses 2021: $3,692,284Net Income 2021: $832,9242021Revenue 2022: $11,648,954Expenses 2022: $10,163,623Net Income 2022: $1,485,3312022Revenue 2023: $9,087,409Expenses 2023: $9,407,213Net Income 2023: -$319,8042023Revenue 2024: $6,329,582Expenses 2024: $10,154,994Net Income 2024: -$3,825,4122024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$2,106,184
Expenses$1,800,171
Net Income$306,013
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 10, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$2,106,184
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Perform literature reviews in psychology, cognitive science, and related fields, develop tools based on these reviews that help individuals and groups in a practical way with clear thinking and decision-making, and teach these tools to individuals and groups that show promise in using tools to philanthropic ends.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable-$540,162-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$305,930$474,562▲ $168,632
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$374,288$133,015▼ $241,273
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,798-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$140,492$3▼ $140,489
Total Assets$820,710$1,150,540▲ $329,830
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$205$18,521▲ $18,316
Other Liabilities-$0-
Total Liabilities$205$18,521▲ $18,316
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$820,505$1,132,019▲ $311,514
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$820,505$1,132,019▲ $311,514
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$820,710$1,150,540▲ $329,830
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Anna SalamonPresidentFT$57,000$57,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael BlumeSecretary
Jesse LiptrapTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Shashi SingapuriRental Venue For Programs2030 ADDISON STREET, 7TH FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94704$210,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,792,753
Program Service Revenue
$306,313
Investment Income
$5,386
Other Revenue
$1,732
All Other Contributions
$1,792,753
Change in Net Assets
$306,013

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table4$69,250Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions4$69,250-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,106,184
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,510
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,108,694
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,106,184
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,182,149
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$618,022
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$565,478--$565,478
Other Salaries and Wages$328,423$131,364-$459,787
Travel$241,784$7,552-$249,336
Fees for Services Other$87,771$7,462-$95,233
Occupancy$60,464$27,612-$88,076
Other Employee Benefits$12,071$46,208-$58,279
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,715$16,285-$57,000
Office Expenses$48,450$6,653-$55,103
Payroll Taxes$29,962$12,994-$42,956
Other Expenses$36,779$0$0$36,779
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,285-$24,285
Information Technology$154$11,646-$11,800
Insurance$374$8,325-$8,699
Advertising$1,000$249-$1,249
Fees for Services Legal-$158-$158
Total Functional Expenses$1,486,101$314,070$0$1,800,171

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,800,171
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,800,171
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,800,171
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by members of the board prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which confirms such a person has received, read and understands, agrees to comply with the conflict of interest policy, and understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The form 990 is made available to the public via guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Applied Rationality
EIN
45-3100226
Phone
6199371554
Address
2030 ADDISON STREET 7TH FLOOR, BERKELEY, CA 94704

Signing Officer

Name
Timothy Telleen-lawton
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6199371554
Signed
2018-07-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Timothy Telleen-lawton
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
13
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Easy Office Dba Jitasa
Address
1750 W FRONT STREET SUITE 200, BOISE, ID 83702
Preparer
Mary Soper
Phone
2082874777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 1

“Audited financials and accounting method from 2017 forward is under the accrual method.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under that guidance, the organization may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of that position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities for fiscal year 2017. The organization files for 990 in the us federal jurisdiction. The organization is generally no longer subject to examination by the internal revenue service for years before 2014.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 449 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0205
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt018521
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0540162
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0PERFORM LITERATURE REVIEWS IN PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE SCIENCE, AND RELATED FIELDS, DEVELOP TOOLS BASED ON THESE REVIEWS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN A PRACTICAL WAY WITH CLEAR THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING, AND TEACH THESE TOOLS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THAT SHOW PROMISE IN USING TOOLS TO PHILANTHROPIC ENDS.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0249
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01000
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt01249
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt01792753
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd00
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02082874777
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02030 ADDISON STREET SUITE 310
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0BERKELEY
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd094704
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0305930
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0474562
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016285
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt040715
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt057000
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0565478
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt0565478
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0210500
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02030 ADDISON STREET
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine2Txt07TH FLOOR
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0BERKELEY
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd094704
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/PersonNm0SHASHI SINGAPURI
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0RENTAL VENUE FOR PROGRAMS
IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt01792753
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt05386
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt01182149
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt01732
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0306313
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0306013
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0618022
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt01800171
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt02106184
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd01
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/Desc0SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS - SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARE PROGRAMS THAT FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF CFAR'S MISSION BUT ARE NEITHER THEIR MAIN WORKSHOPS NOR DIRECTLY RELATED TO RESEARCH AND TRAINING.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd00
IRS990/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt00
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt013
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0621428
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FederatedCampaignsAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024285
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt024285
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0158
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt0158
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07462
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt087771
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt095233
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form8899Filedind00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0ANNA SALAMON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1MICHAEL BLUME
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2JESSE LIPTRAP
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt057000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2TREASURER
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02011
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt00
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt00
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt03
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt00
IRS990/GrantAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt02106184
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt02
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011646
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0154
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt011800
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08325
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0374
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt08699
IRS990/InvestmentExpenseAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt05386
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt05386
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt0140492
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt03
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt02
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/MissionDesc0PERFORM LITERATURE REVIEWS IN PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE SCIENCE, AND RELATED FIELDS, DEVELOP TOOLS BASED ON THESE REVIEWS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN A PRACTICAL WAY WITH CLEAR THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING, AND TEACH THESE TOOLS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THAT SHOW PROMISE IN USING TOOLS TO PHILANTHROPIC ENDS.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0820505
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt01132019
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt02510
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt069250
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt027612
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt060464
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt088076
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06653
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt048450
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt055103
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt046208
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt012071
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt058279
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Membership dues and Related Fees
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Research Fees
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013277
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt032676
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt136779
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt045953
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt136779
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Related Misc. Revenue
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt01732
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01732
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt01732
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0131364
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0328423
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0459787
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012994
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029962
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt042956
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt02798
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0TIMOTHY TELLEEN-LAWTON
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt02991
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Workshop Revenue
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0306313
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0306313
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0MAIN WORKSHOPS - CFAR HAS PERFORMED LITERATURE REVIEWS IN PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE SCIENCE, AND RELATED FIELDS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A RANGE OF MENTAL TECHNIQUES DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE CLARITY OF THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING, AND INCREASE INTERNAL ALIGNMENT TOWARDS GOALS. OUR WORKSHOPS ARE 4-DAY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS THESE TECHNIQUES IN A PRACTICAL WAY. THE WORKSHOP CONSISTS MOSTLY OF LECTURES AND EXERCISES, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO TRAIN EACH OTHER ON THE TECHNIQUES.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0551420
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0256538
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0RESEARCH AND TRAINING - OUR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF LITERATURE REVIEWS AND SMALL-SCALE TRIALS, FOLLOWED BY TESTING TECHNIQUES AT WORKSHOPS. OUR TRAINING PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF WEEKEND WORKSHOPS FOR ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND SO THEY CAN DEVELOP THE SKILL SET TO BE MENTORS OR INSTRUCTORS FOR OUR WORKSHOPS. TRAINING SOMETIMES ALSO INCLUDES CFAR STAFF MEMBERS ATTENDING CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0288117
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0LESSWRONG2.0 PROGRAM - CFAR IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED IN PART TO DEVELOPING THE ART OF RATIONALITY THROUGH RESEARCH AND WORKSHOPS. LESSWRONG2.0 IS A WEBSITE THAT SERVES AS AN ONLINE BASE TO DO SIMILAR WORK IN DEVELOPING RATIONALITY.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt025136
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/GrantAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01724513
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt01013
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0124
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0783492
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt02282
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0252193
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0667309
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0527298
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01311803
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01979112
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0306013
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/PersonalAmt00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt049775
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0374288
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0133015
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01792753
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01724513
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0661491
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0857842
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0346063
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt05382662
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt05386
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0124
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt018
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt067
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt013
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt05608
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01105539
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.73644
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.6926
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt03968156
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01414506
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01792753
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01724513
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0661491
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0857842
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0346063
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt05382662
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt05388270
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01800171
IRS990ScheduleD/FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt00
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LossesReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt02510
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/PriorYearAdjustmentsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RecoveriesPriorYearGrantsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt02510
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02106184
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THAT GUIDANCE, THE ORGANIZATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THAT POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED OR RECORDED AS LIABILITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017. THE ORGANIZATION FILES FOR 990 IN THE US FEDERAL JURISDICTION. THE ORGANIZATION IS GENERALLY NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR YEARS BEFORE 2014.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule D, Part X, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01800171
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02106184
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02108694
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01800171
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/Form8283ReceivedCnt00
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt04
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0Bitcoins
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt0FMV
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt069250
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd01
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH CONFIRMS SUCH A PERSON HAS RECEIVED, READ AND UNDERSTANDS, AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA GUIDESTAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AUDITED FINANCIALS AND ACCOUNTING METHOD FROM 2017 FORWARD IS UNDER THE ACCRUAL METHOD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XII, Line 1
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0CA
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0820710
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt01150540
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0820710
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01150540
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt01792753
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt013
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0314070
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01486101
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01800171
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0205
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt018521
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0205
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt018521
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0820505
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt01132019
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt025136
IRS990/TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt00
IRS990/TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01486101
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt0306313
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt057000
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0313431
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02106184
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt015
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0820710

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,150,540
Liabilities
$18,521
Net assets
$1,132,019
Revenue
$2,106,184
Expenses
$1,800,171
Net income
$306,013
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.0$22.5$0.58$6.33$10.2$3.83
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.0$23.6$4.40$9.09$9.41$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.1$21.4$4.73$11.6$10.2$1.49
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.44$1.20$3.25$4.53$3.69$0.83
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.94$2.41$2.32$1.97$0.36
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$1.01$2.06$1.57$2.17$0.60
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.63$0.97$2.66$3.86$2.33$1.53
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.02$1.13$2.11$1.80$0.31
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$1.98$1.31$0.67
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.91$0.92$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.94$0.82$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.56$0.64$0.08
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.09