Civic Intelligence

The Long Now Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 68-0384748

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 14, 2016

2 Marina Blvd Bldg ASan Francisco, CA 94123

(415) 561-6582

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

15th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

24th percentile

-5.1%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$156,485

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-7.0%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

3.5%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$8,397,396

Down $634,756 (-7.0%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$8,328,843

Down $630,213 (-7.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$68,553

Down $4,543 (-6.2%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$2,351,647

Up $78,917 (+3.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$2,472,576

Up $450,635 (+22%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$120,929

Down $371,718 (-148%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $5,792,345Liabilities 2010: $40,615Net Assets 2010: $5,751,7302010Assets 2011: $5,369,804Liabilities 2011: $8,267Net Assets 2011: $5,361,5372011Assets 2012: $7,299,527Liabilities 2012: $6,806Net Assets 2012: $7,292,7212012Assets 2013: $8,334,555Liabilities 2013: $122,372Net Assets 2013: $8,212,1832013Assets 2014: $9,032,152Liabilities 2014: $73,096Net Assets 2014: $8,959,0562014Assets 2015: $8,397,396Liabilities 2015: $68,553Net Assets 2015: $8,328,8432015Assets 2016: $8,313,309Liabilities 2016: $70,855Net Assets 2016: $8,242,4542016Assets 2017: $8,423,131Liabilities 2017: $189,015Net Assets 2017: $8,234,1162017Assets 2018: $5,735,606Liabilities 2018: $349,657Net Assets 2018: $5,385,9492018Assets 2019: $5,781,401Liabilities 2019: $29,094Net Assets 2019: $5,752,3072019Assets 2020: $6,761,906Liabilities 2020: $92,611Net Assets 2020: $6,669,2952020Assets 2021: $8,496,773Liabilities 2021: $99,490Net Assets 2021: $8,397,2832021Assets 2022: $10,781,765Liabilities 2022: $280,878Net Assets 2022: $10,500,8872022Assets 2023: $20,576,248Liabilities 2023: $9,118,956Net Assets 2023: $11,457,2922023Assets 2024: $20,463,072Liabilities 2024: $8,547,126Net Assets 2024: $11,915,9462024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$8,397,396
Liabilities$68,553
Net Assets$8,328,843

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $1,420,195Expenses 2010: $1,502,532Net Income 2010: -$82,3372010Revenue 2011: $1,460,084Expenses 2011: $1,737,417Net Income 2011: -$277,3332011Revenue 2012: $3,404,240Expenses 2012: $1,473,056Net Income 2012: $1,931,1842012Revenue 2013: $2,632,883Expenses 2013: $1,713,421Net Income 2013: $919,4622013Revenue 2014: $2,272,730Expenses 2014: $2,021,941Net Income 2014: $250,7892014Revenue 2015: $2,351,647Expenses 2015: $2,472,576Net Income 2015: -$120,9292015Revenue 2016: $2,532,780Expenses 2016: $3,028,507Net Income 2016: -$495,7272016Revenue 2017: $2,830,814Expenses 2017: $3,436,735Net Income 2017: -$605,9212017Revenue 2018: $5,491,738Expenses 2018: $6,596,356Net Income 2018: -$1,104,6182018Revenue 2019: $3,292,905Expenses 2019: $3,267,879Net Income 2019: $25,0262019Revenue 2020: $2,950,640Expenses 2020: $2,583,712Net Income 2020: $366,9282020Revenue 2021: $4,135,043Expenses 2021: $2,968,325Net Income 2021: $1,166,7182021Revenue 2022: $7,236,417Expenses 2022: $3,883,760Net Income 2022: $3,352,6572022Revenue 2023: $4,764,455Expenses 2023: $4,853,175Net Income 2023: -$88,7202023Revenue 2024: $4,223,399Expenses 2024: $4,177,609Net Income 2024: $45,7902024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,351,647
Expenses$2,472,576
Net Income-$120,929
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 14, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$3,316,720
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of The Long Now Foundation is to promote long-term thinking and to explore new ways to inspire others to think long-term. A broader understanding of the present moment can reframe enormous challenges as tractable and imply deep responsibility to future generations. Long Now advances this mission through a variety of projects and programs ranging from the monument-scale 10,000 Year Clock to the micro-scale Rosetta Project archive of human languages. All projects aim to shift culture toward a longer temporal perspective. All programs aim to connect long-term thinkers from around the world.

The Long Now Foundation endeavors to foster long term thinking.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$6,837,122$6,174,825▼ $662,297
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,481,410$1,361,600▼ $119,810
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,213$488,890▲ $401,677
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$543,263$249,281▼ $293,982
Accounts Receivable$47,253$80,867▲ $33,614
Inventories for Sale or Use$35,391$39,625▲ $4,234
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$500$2,308▲ $1,808
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$9,032,152$8,397,396▼ $634,756
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$73,096$68,553▼ $4,543
Total Liabilities$73,096$68,553▼ $4,543
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$6,326,824$5,854,766▼ $472,058
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,632,232$2,474,077▼ $158,155
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,959,056$8,328,843▼ $630,213
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,032,152$8,397,396▼ $634,756

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$652,839$93,775$746,614
Land$388,976-$388,976
Equipment$163,645$88,632$252,277
Other Land Buildings$156,140$5,751$161,891
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alexander RoseExecutive DirectorFT$145,460$11,025$156,485
Stewart BrandPresident/co-chPT$24,000-$24,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Danny HillisCo-chair
Brian EnoDirector
David EaglemanDirector
Douglas CarlsonDirector
Esther DysonDirector
Katherine FultonDirector
Kim PoleseDirector
Michael KellerDirector
Paul SaffoDirector
Peter SchwartzDirector
Ping FuDirector
Kevin KellySecretary
David RumseyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$994,261
Program Service Revenue
$470,874
Investment Income
$325,026
Other Revenue
$561,486
All Other Contributions
$650,230
Change in Net Assets
$-120,929

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded4$85,892Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions4$85,892-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,351,647
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-509,284
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,842,363
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,351,647
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,242,991
Other Expenses$1,229,585
Total Fundraising Expense$100,625
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$492,940$346,317$54,347$893,604
Fees for Services Other$418,797$74,860$10,905$504,562
Occupancy$174,115$69,069$3,848$247,032
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$128,250$17,210-$145,460
Depreciation Depletion$135,711$2,944-$138,655
Payroll Taxes$72,320$29,191$4,535$106,046
Travel$73,728$11,505$18,502$103,735
Other Employee Benefits$46,893$47,654$3,334$97,881
Other Expenses$79,110$14,653$3,722$97,485
Fees for Services Accounting$16,425$9,250-$25,675
Advertising$7,828$1,710$4$9,542
Fees for Services Legal$90$1,526-$1,616
Interest$18--$18
Total Functional Expenses$1,723,031$648,920$100,625$2,472,576

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,472,576
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,472,576
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,472,576
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The Executive Director and Board review the 990 before filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

All Trustees, Directors, Officers, and Key Employees are required to sign a Conflict of Interest policy. It is the policy of the Board that the existence of any interests that give rise to conflict be disclosed on a timely basis and always before any transaction is consummated. It shall be the continuing responsibility of the Board, officers, and management employees to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts and to immediately make such disclosures. Board member disclosures should be made to a Board officer and staff disclosures should be made to the chief executive. The Board shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to Long Now. The decision of the BOard on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Long Now and the advancement of its purpose.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The Executive Director compensation is based on Board review and comparison data with other Northern California nonprofit organizations.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

Board members do not receive financial compensation. Compensation for key employees is recommended by the Executive Director and reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

The Long Now Foundation's 990s are available through Guidestar (www.guidestar.org). All other governing documents are available by request as per applicable laws.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Long Now Foundation
EIN
68-0384748
Phone
4155616582
Address
2 MARINA BLVD BLDG A, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123

Signing Officer

Name
Alexander Rose
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2016-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alexander Rose
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
37

Preparer

Firm
Metz & Associates PLLC
Address
9201 N 25th Avenue Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Preparer
Travis Jack CPA
Phone
6029446353
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Long Now Foundation engages in various projects and programs whose aim is to creatively foster responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years. Besides the 10,000 Year Clock and Seminars about Long-term Thinking, these projects include Long Bets, The Rosetta Project, Panlex, and Revive and Restore. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Revive and Restore - Revive & Restores mission is to enhance biodiversity through genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species. Beside its focus on bringing back the passenger pigeon, Revive & Restore is exploring projects to support genomic work in allele replacement for species experiencing a loss of diversity. Revive & Restore also serves as a clearinghouse for de-extinction and rewilding projects worldwide. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Interval Salon - a space in Fort Mason Center open to the public seven days a week that includes project installations and exhibits, a library, beverages, and an educational events program. It is a compelling venue for conversation that invites visitors to spend time in a place that itself encourages long-term thinking.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The Foundation implemented ASC 740-10, the generally accepted accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. As of December 31, 2015, the Foundation had made no changes in the purpose, character or method of operations, and therefore there were no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Foundations Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for three years after they were filed.

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 591 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/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt073096
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt068553
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt047253
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt080867
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0The Long Now Foundation endeavors to foster long term thinking.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt04
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01710
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07828
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt09542
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0650230
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0THE LONG NOW FOUNDATION
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum04155616582
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02 MARINA BLVD BLDG A
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0SAN FRANCISCO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd094123
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt087213
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0488890
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt017210
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0128250
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0145460
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt0273966
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0994261
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0325026
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt01229585
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0561486
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0470874
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-120929
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01242991
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt02472576
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0100625
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt02351647
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0true
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02944
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0135711
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0138655
IRS990/Desc0The Interval Salon - a space in Fort Mason Center open to the public seven days a week that includes project installations and exhibits, a library, beverages, and an educational events program. It is a compelling venue for conversation that invites visitors to spend time in a place that itself encourages long-term thinking.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt037
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0671203
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09250
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt016425
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt025675
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01526
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt090
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt01616
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt010905
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt074860
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0418797
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0504562
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt100.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt120.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt130.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt010.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt22.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt42.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt62.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt72.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt82.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt92.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt102.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt112.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt122.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt132.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1440.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd12X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd13X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1411025
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0DANNY HILLIS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1STEWART BRAND
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2DOUGLAS CARLSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3ESTHER DYSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4BRIAN ENO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5KATHERINE FULTON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6MICHAEL KELLER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7KEVIN KELLY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8DAVID RUMSEY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9PAUL SAFFO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10PETER SCHWARTZ
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11KIM POLESE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12DAVID EAGLEMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13PING FU
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14ALEXANDER ROSE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt124000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt14145460
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CO-CHAIR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1PRESIDENT/CO-CH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr01996
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt0185001
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt014
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt0876108
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt03316720
IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt0801210
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0true
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt014
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt018
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt018
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt035391
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt039625
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0140025
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0140025
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt06837122
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt06174825
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt028
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0188158
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt01481410
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt01361600
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01549758
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt0691107
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt0344031
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0The Long Now Foundation was established to develop the Clock and Library projects, as well as to become the seed of a very long term cultural institution. The Long Now Foundation works to promote long-term thinking and creatively foster responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt08959056
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt08328843
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt0185001
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0185001
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/ExclusionAmt0527244
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0527244
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0-509284
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt085892
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt03848
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt069069
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0174115
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0247032
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt03334
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt047654
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt046893
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt097881
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Materials and Supplies
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01428
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt13722
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt023031
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt114653
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt076806
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt179110
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0101265
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt197485
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Licensing
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc1Other income
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt010152
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt124090
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt010152
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt124090
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt034242
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt054347
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0346317
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0492940
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0893604
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt04535
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt029191
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt072320
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0106046
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0500
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt02308
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0ALEXANDER ROSE
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd3900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Event Fees
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Texas Clock
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3Ticket Sales
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt051520
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt167755
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt2264911
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt386688
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt051520
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt167755
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt2264911
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt386688
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Revive and Restore - Revive & Restores mission is to enhance biodiversity through genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species. Beside its focus on bringing back the passenger pigeon, Revive & Restore is exploring projects to support genomic work in allele replacement for species experiencing a loss of diversity. Revive & Restore also serves as a clearinghouse for de-extinction and rewilding projects worldwide.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0383558
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0324247
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Texas Clock - The 10,000 Year Clock Project was conceived by Danny Hillis as a monument to long-term thinking. The design development on the clock began in 01997 and the clock is now under construction in West Texas.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0265641
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt0264911
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01281405
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt07301
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0346325
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01076738
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0280818
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0364182
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0250789
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0937902
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02021941
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02272730
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-120929
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.5$8.55$11.9$4.22$4.18$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.6$9.12$11.5$4.76$4.85$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.8$0.28$10.5$7.24$3.88$3.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.50$0.10$8.40$4.14$2.97$1.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.76$0.09$6.67$2.95$2.58$0.37
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.78$0.03$5.75$3.29$3.27$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.74$0.35$5.39$5.49$6.60$1.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.42$0.19$8.23$2.83$3.44$0.61
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.31$0.07$8.24$2.53$3.03$0.50
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.40$0.07$8.33$2.35$2.47$0.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.03$0.07$8.96$2.27$2.02$0.25
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.33$0.12$8.21$2.63$1.71$0.92
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.30$0.01$7.29$3.40$1.47$1.93
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.37$0.01$5.36$1.46$1.74$0.28
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.79$0.04$5.75$1.42$1.50$0.08