Civic Intelligence

Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-4820272

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Aug 18, 2022

Organization Profilewww.existence.org

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340 S Lemon Ave Ste 2374Walnut, CA 91789

(510) 717-1943

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

40th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

50th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$111,314

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

64th percentile

17%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets40th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,447,686

Up $355,030 (+17%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,372,706

Up $368,191 (+18%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$74,980

Down $13,161 (-15%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,796,484

Up $844,491 (+43%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$2,449,349

Down $355,167 (-13%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$347,135

Up $1,199,658 (+141%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $7,678,082Liabilities 2017: $67,964Net Assets 2017: $7,610,1182017Assets 2018: $5,875,157Liabilities 2018: $436,493Net Assets 2018: $5,438,6642018Assets 2019: $3,111,458Liabilities 2019: $254,420Net Assets 2019: $2,857,0382019Assets 2020: $2,092,656Liabilities 2020: $88,141Net Assets 2020: $2,004,5152020Assets 2021: $2,447,686Liabilities 2021: $74,980Net Assets 2021: $2,372,7062021Assets 2022: $6,024,691Liabilities 2022: $224,433Net Assets 2022: $5,800,2582022Assets 2023: $6,992,306Liabilities 2023: $875,684Net Assets 2023: $6,116,6222023Assets 2024: $4,546,512Liabilities 2024: $237,080Net Assets 2024: $4,309,4322024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$2,447,686
Liabilities$74,980
Net Assets$2,372,706
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2017: $8,278,780Expenses 2017: $668,662Net Income 2017: $7,610,1182017Revenue 2018: $1,668,068Expenses 2018: $3,839,522Net Income 2018: -$2,171,4542018Revenue 2019: $860,570Expenses 2019: $3,505,219Net Income 2019: -$2,644,6492019Revenue 2020: $1,951,993Expenses 2020: $2,804,516Net Income 2020: -$852,5232020Revenue 2021: $2,796,484Expenses 2021: $2,449,349Net Income 2021: $347,1352021Revenue 2022: $6,862,246Expenses 2022: $3,434,694Net Income 2022: $3,427,5522022Revenue 2023: $7,268,852Expenses 2023: $6,952,488Net Income 2023: $316,3642023Revenue 2024: $5,758,271Expenses 2024: $7,565,461Net Income 2024: -$1,807,1902024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,796,484
Expenses$2,449,349
Net Income$347,135
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 18, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$2,796,484
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve human civilizations long-term prospects for survival and flourishing. Currently, our main strategy is collaborating with university research groups working to reduce existential risk, by providing them with free services and support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$587,932$1,359,494▲ $771,562
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,402,153$1,046,081▼ $356,072
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,376$20,349▲ $12,973
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,099$15,703▲ $1,604
Pledges and Grants Receivable$81,008$5,926▼ $75,082
Accounts Receivable$88$133▲ $45
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,092,656$2,447,686▲ $355,030
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$88,141$74,980▼ $13,161
Total Liabilities$88,141$74,980▼ $13,161
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,126,796$1,900,588▲ $773,792
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$877,719$472,118▼ $405,601
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,004,515$2,372,706▲ $368,191
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,092,656$2,447,686▲ $355,030

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,703$10,133$25,836
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cody WildML Res. EngineerFT$106,134$5,180$111,314
Sawyer BernathExec Dir/SectryFT$95,061$7,662$102,723

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew CritchPres/Chair
Eric RogstadTreasurer
Jess RiedelTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Robert TragerResearch910 Bath St Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101$160,885
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,791,950
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,447
Other Revenue
$3,087
All Other Contributions
$2,775,270
Change in Net Assets
$347,135
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,321,223
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$605,082
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$523,044
Total Fundraising Expense$6,885
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,072,313--$1,072,313
Grants to Domestic Orgs$592,982--$592,982
Other Salaries and Wages$344,604$11,826-$356,430
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,965$31,984$3,013$103,962
Information Technology$47,151$7,045$2,500$56,696
Travel$44,193$138-$44,331
Payroll Taxes$31,900$3,128$164$35,192
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,758-$29,758
Office Expenses$26,282$1,234-$27,516
Other Employee Benefits$20,079$7,381-$27,460
Conferences and Meetings$12,412$1,827-$14,239
Grants to Domestic Individuals$9,100--$9,100
Insurance-$8,197-$8,197
Depreciation Depletion$5,651--$5,651
Fees for Services Legal$3,378$312-$3,690
Foreign Grants$3,000--$3,000
Occupancy-$2,576-$2,576
Other Expenses$31,201$-32,409$1,208$0
Total Functional Expenses$2,368,780$73,684$6,885$2,449,349
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Social & Envir EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA501c3Survival and Flourishing$531,227

International Summary

Employees
100
Spending
$534,614

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeProgram servicesCollaborations program077$418,374
East Asia & the PacificProgram servicesCollaborations program011$60,848
South AsiaProgram servicesResearch06$27,949
Mexico & CanadaProgram service-02$8,892
South AmericaProgram servicesCollaborations Program02$8,051
Russia & Neighboring StatesProgram services-02$7,500
EuropeGrant makingCollaborations program00$2,100
South AsiaGrant making-00$600
Russia & Neighboring StatesGrant making-00$200
East Asia & the PacificGrant makingResearch00$100
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“After preparation, the form is reviewed by the executive director. Once they approve, the form is distributed to the board of directors, each of whom must individually state that they approve submission of the document as written.”

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

“As stated in Article 12, Section 6 of our bylaws: Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person:A. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,B. Has read and understands the policy,C. Has agreed to comply with the policy, andD. 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. Signed statements are currently on file for all board members from within the last 12 months.”

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

“All of these documents are posted on our website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative
EIN
81-4820272
Phone
5107171943
Address
340 S Lemon Ave Ste 2374, Walnut, CA 91789

Signing Officer

Name
Sawyer Bernath
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-08-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sawyer Bernath
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
13
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
Address
1970 Broadway STE 930, Oakland, CA 94612
Preparer
Felix Gorrindo
Phone
5108352727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Recovery of prior year grants = $21056”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process

“The Organization expects to revise the composition and operation of its audit committee in future periods.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2021 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,447,686
Liabilities
$74,980
Net assets
$2,372,706
Revenue
$2,796,484
Expenses
$2,449,349
Net income
$347,135
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.55$0.24$4.31$5.76$7.57$1.81
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$0.88$6.12$7.27$6.95$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.02$0.22$5.80$6.86$3.43$3.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.45$0.07$2.37$2.80$2.45$0.35
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.09$2.00$1.95$2.80$0.85
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$0.25$2.86$0.86$3.51$2.64
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.88$0.44$5.44$1.67$3.84$2.17
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.68$0.07$7.61$8.28$0.67$7.61