Civic Intelligence

Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-4820272

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 11, 2024

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440 N Barranca Ave 2374Covina, CA 91723

(267) 697-9257

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

51st percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$204,787

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,992,306

Up $967,615 (+16%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$6,116,622

Up $316,364 (+5.5%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$875,684

Up $651,251 (+290%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,268,852

Up $406,606 (+5.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$6,952,488

Up $3,517,794 (+102%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$316,364

Down $3,111,188 (-91%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd 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

2023

Assets$6,992,306
Liabilities$875,684
Net Assets$6,116,622
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th 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

2023

Revenue$7,268,852
Expenses$6,952,488
Net Income$316,364
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$7,268,852
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.

To improve human civilizations long-term prospects for survival and flourishing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,698,822$4,794,710▲ $2,095,888
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,592,729$1,163,772▼ $1,428,957
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$389,065$558,739▲ $169,674
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$343,933$421,888▲ $77,955
Accounts Receivable$142$53,197▲ $53,055
Total Assets$6,024,691$6,992,306▲ $967,615
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$224,433$875,684▲ $651,251
Total Liabilities$224,433$875,684▲ $651,251
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$5,075,587$5,419,467▲ $343,880
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$724,671$697,155▼ $27,516
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,800,258$6,116,622▲ $316,364
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,024,691$6,992,306▲ $967,615

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$558,739$157,765$716,504
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Anthony BarrettSenior Policy AnalystFT$191,652$13,135$204,787
Austin HoagMachine Learning EngineerFT$170,962$11,223$182,185
Ryan KiddCo-director, Mats ProgramFT$149,845$5,620$155,465
Ian BakerMachine Learning EngineerFT$141,307$9,680$150,987
Christian SmithCo-director, Mats ProgramFT$137,700$5,537$143,237
Sawyer BernathSecretary, Executive DirectorFT$134,116$7,817$141,933

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew CritchBoard Chair, President
Charles Jess RiedelBoard Member, Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,874,811
Program Service Revenue
$279,826
Investment Income
$111,294
Other Revenue
$2,921
All Other Contributions
$6,874,811
Change in Net Assets
$316,364

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,268,852
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,268,852
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,268,852
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,998,638
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,106,538
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$847,312
Total Fundraising Expense$3,624
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$1,558,966$14,849-$1,573,815
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$858,339$118,561$1,694$978,594
Other Salaries and Wages$804,917$108,033$1,673$914,623
Fees for Services Other$857,972$52,317-$910,289
Foreign Grants$618,336--$618,336
Occupancy$430,641$3,765-$434,406
Conferences and Meetings$242,638$1,824-$244,462
Information Technology$184,467$6,729-$191,196
Grants to Domestic Individuals$160,793--$160,793
Payroll Taxes$120,607$16,461$257$137,325
Office Expenses$123,325$3,072-$126,397
Depreciation Depletion$110,026--$110,026
Other Employee Benefits$62,759$13,237-$75,996
Grants to Domestic Orgs$68,183--$68,183
Insurance$1,974$14,176-$16,150
Other Expenses$2,152$389,745-$2,152
Total Functional Expenses$6,206,095$742,769$3,624$6,952,488

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,952,488
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,952,488
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,952,488
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Centre for Effective AltruismSan Francisco, CA501 C3New Project Research$40,380
University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA501 C3Sub Grant Award$26,000

International Summary

Employees
33
Spending
$914,335

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
Europe Including Iceland and GreenlandGrant MakingCollaborations Program-3$586,336
Europe Including Iceland and GreenlandProgram ServicesCollaborations Program-25$249,413
South AsiaGrant Making---$32,000
East Asia and the PacificProgram ServicesCollaborations Program-5$17,246
Russia and the Neighboring StatesProgram ServicesCollaborations Program--$14,996
South AsiaProgram Services---$14,006
North AmericaProgram ServicesCollaborations Program--$338
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“After the 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 the submission of the document as written.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative
EIN
81-4820272
Phone
2676979257
Address
440 N BARRANCA AVE 2374, COVINA, CA 91723

Signing Officer

Name
Sawyer Bernath
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2676979257
Signed
2024-11-11
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
30
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Alta CPA Group
Address
59 Franklin St 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Preparer
Jeffrey Griffith
Phone
4103495101
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program fee for service 857,972, administrative fee for service 52,317.”

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“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 501c3 and california rtc 23701d. The organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of december 31, 2023 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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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,992,306
Liabilities
$875,684
Net assets
$6,116,622
Revenue
$7,268,852
Expenses
$6,952,488
Net income
$316,364
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