Civic Intelligence

Securebio Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-3068255

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

1 Broadway 13-100Cambridge, MA 02142

(615) 866-8656

Siviq Scores

Scores are not available for this record yet.

Balance Sheet

Assets

Flat

$4,855,240

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

$4,715,189

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$140,051

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Flat

$4,319,125

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$2,853,790

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

$1,465,335

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2022: $3,261,854Liabilities 2022: $12,000Net Assets 2022: $3,249,8542022Assets 2023: $4,855,240Liabilities 2023: $140,051Net Assets 2023: $4,715,1892023Assets 2023: $4,855,240Liabilities 2023: $140,051Net Assets 2023: $4,715,1892023Assets 2024: $8,470,365Liabilities 2024: $682,712Net Assets 2024: $7,787,6532024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$4,855,240
Liabilities$140,051
Net Assets$4,715,189

Operations Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2022: $3,436,133Expenses 2022: $186,279Net Income 2022: $3,249,8542022Revenue 2023: $4,319,125Expenses 2023: $2,853,790Net Income 2023: $1,465,3352023Revenue 2023: $4,319,125Expenses 2023: $2,853,790Net Income 2023: $1,465,3352023Revenue 2024: $7,324,329Expenses 2024: $4,251,865Net Income 2024: $3,072,4642024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$4,319,125
Expenses$2,853,790
Net Income$1,465,335
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,319,125
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To reduce catastrophic risks from novel biotechnologies by conducting research on pandemic prevention, detection and mitgation.

To reduce catastrophic risks from novel biotechnologies by conducting research on pandemic prevention, detection, and mitigation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,562,780$3,586,153▲ $1,023,373
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$699,074$867,811▲ $168,737
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$382,747-
Accounts Receivable-$18,529-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$3,261,854$4,855,240▲ $1,593,386
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,000$140,051▲ $128,051
Total Liabilities$12,000$140,051▲ $128,051
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,249,854$3,579,633▲ $329,779
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$1,135,556-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,249,854$4,715,189▲ $1,465,335
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,261,854$4,855,240▲ $1,593,386

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$379,941$113,776$493,717
Other Land Buildings$227,373$75,791$303,164
Equipment$260,497$35,991$296,488
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey KaufmanNAO Project LeadFT$144,989$5,364$150,353
Tiffany TzengOperations ManagerFT$116,071$12,469$128,540
Daniel RiceResearch ScientistFT$119,826$4,556$124,382
Vaishnav SunilTreasurer-$8,400-$8,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin EsveltDirector
Sawyer BernathDirector
Benjamin MuellerExecutive Director
William BradshawSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Leonard Fonersoftware development28 Cottage Ave, Somerville, MA 02144$288,000
Theia Vogelsoftware development312 W 2nd St Unit A1230, Casper, WY 82601$210,669
-software development12334 31st Ave NE 510, Seattle, WA 98125$169,395
Nomadic Workplace LLCsoftware development29 Oxford St 2, Somerville, MA 02143$128,790
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,245,450
Program Service Revenue
$18,529
Investment Income
$52,990
Other Revenue
$2,156
All Other Contributions
$4,245,450
Change in Net Assets
$1,465,335

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
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$238,317Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$115,843fair market value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$84,552Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$6,083Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions4$444,795-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,319,125
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,042,013
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,361,138
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,319,125
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,128,253
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$725,537
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,533,665$11,308-$1,544,973
Other Salaries and Wages$474,010$147,420-$621,430
Depreciation Depletion$145,947$45,559-$191,506
Office Expenses$28,092$110,615-$138,707
Fees for Services Legal$15,858$104,040-$119,898
Travel$26,474$26,912-$53,386
Other Employee Benefits$37,179$11,461-$48,640
Payroll Taxes$36,083$10,984-$47,067
Fees for Services Accounting-$31,709-$31,709
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$8,400--$8,400
Conferences and Meetings$6,692$785-$7,477
All Other Expenses$1,791$3,849-$5,640
Other Expenses$2,698$180-$2,878
Insurance-$1,825-$1,825
Total Functional Expenses$2,323,496$530,294$0$2,853,790

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,895,803
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,853,790
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,853,790
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,042,013
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
Yes
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

A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the officers and directors for review and comment prior to filing.

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

Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 returns are accessible to the public through the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division. The organization can also make such documents available upon written request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are accessible through the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division or can be made available upon written request to the organization.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Securebio Inc
EIN
88-3068255
Phone
6158668656
Address
1 Broadway 13-100, Cambridge, MA 02142

Signing Officer

Name
Benjamin Mueller
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Benjamin Mueller
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
8
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Tovella Dowling PC
Address
600 W Broadway Ste 660 San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101
Preparer
Julie U Nguyen Esq
Phone
6199309332
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The organization focuses on pandemic-proof personal protective equipment (PPE) that reliably shields essential workers against highly infectious agents without requiring fit-testing, ensuring the maintenance of critical infrastructure during pandemics. To enhance the availability and accessibility of this crucial equipment, the organization has undertaken several key initiatives. These include mapping critical infrastructure and essential workers, identifying cost-reduction strategies, advocating for public funds to build and maintain stockpiles, and exploring market mechanisms to support government efforts in stockpiling pandemic-proof PPE. Through these activities, the organization aims to strengthen pandemic preparedness and protect those who must continue working during health crises. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The organization is developing measurement tools to assess AI systems' potential contribution to global catastrophic biological risks and creating mitigation strategies for when AI capabilities cross specific risk thresholds. Working with government and industry partners, they aim to de-risk upcoming AI model releases against severe biological hazards. The team has already published a pre-print on biorisks associated with model weight proliferation in Large Language Models, garnering major media attention. Their ongoing projects include research on risks from frontier models, developing benchmarks to evaluate large language models' biosecurity-relevant capabilities, creating task-based assessments for frontier systems' autonomous capabilities, and implementing technical interventions for risk mitigation, such as model unlearning of dual-use biological concepts and enhancing adversarial robustness against dual-use input prompts.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The organization is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3 and from state income taxes under equivalent statutes, except on unrelated business income. Therefore, these financial statements contain no provision for such taxes. Informational returns are filed annually with federal and state taxing authorities. The organization is not aware of any transactions that would affect its tax-exempt status. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022.

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 520 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/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0true
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt012000
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0140051
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt018529
IRS990/AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0To reduce catastrophic risks from novel biotechnologies by conducting research on pandemic prevention, detection, and mitigation.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt04245450
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03849
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01791
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt05640
IRS990/AmendedReturnInd0X
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0AAF CPAs
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07745129062
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0465 Waverley Oaks Road Suite 420
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Waltham
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd002452
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt02562780
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt03586153
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt04
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08400
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt08400
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0785
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06692
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt07477
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0128790
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt1288000
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt2210669
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt3169395
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt029 Oxford St 2
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt128 Cottage Ave
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2312 W 2nd St Unit A1230
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt312334 31st Ave NE 510
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0Somerville
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm1Somerville
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm2Casper
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm3Seattle
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1MA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2WY
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3WA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd002143
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd102144
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd282601
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd398125
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Nomadic Workplace LLC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/PersonNm0Hong-Wen Walther Chen
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/PersonNm1Leonard Foner
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/PersonNm2Theia Vogel
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0software development
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc1software development
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc2software development
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc3software development
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt04245450
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt052990
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt02128253
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt02156
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt018529
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt01465335
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0725537
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt02853790
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt04319125
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0true
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt045559
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0145947
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0191506
IRS990/Desc0As part of its SecureDNA project, the organization made significant progress in 2023 on its gene synthesis screening software. The team released an alpha version and prepared for a public beta launch. This free software offers best-in-class performance in screening criteria and runs against a continuously updated hazard database. SecureDNA uniquely integrates with both vendor order flows and benchtop synthesizers. The organization successfully tested with major manufacturers and collaborated with leading gene synthesis companies in the US and China. Two papers were prepared for submission to Nature, one on the screening system and another on its cryptographic architecture. These advancements further the organization's goal of securely monitoring synthetic DNA orders against various public health hazards.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01135556
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt08
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01342801
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt031709
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt031709
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0104040
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt015858
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt0119898
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011308
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01533665
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt01544973
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/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt240.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt34.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt50.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt60.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt74.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt05364
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt112469
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt24556
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Jeffrey Kaufman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Tiffany Tzeng
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Daniel Rice
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Vaishnav Sunil
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Benjamin Mueller
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Kevin Esvelt
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Sawyer Bernath
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7William Bradshaw
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt0144989
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt1116071
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt2119826
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt38400
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
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/TitleTxt0NAO Project Lead
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Operations Manager
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Research Scientist
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Secretary
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02022
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt03
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt04319125
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0true
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt03
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt03
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01825
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt01825
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt052990
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt052990
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt016
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0225558
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0699074
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0867811
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01093369
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0DE
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0To reduce catastrophic risks from novel biotechnologies by conducting research on pandemic prevention, detection, and mitigation.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt03249854
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt04715189
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt03249854
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt03579633
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt0444795
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0110615
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt028092
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0138707
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011461
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt037179
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt048640
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0equipment & technology
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1meals
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2payroll processing fees
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3filing fees
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013745
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt18452
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt21450
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt3180
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0465
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt11032
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt25110
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt32698
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt014210
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt19484
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt26560
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32878
IRS990/OtherInd0X
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Other Income
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt02156
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02156
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt02156
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0147420
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0474010
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0621430
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010984
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt036083
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt047067
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0382747
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Benjamin Mueller
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0541900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0program consulting
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt018529
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt018529
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0As part of its work on the Nucleic Acid Observatory (NAO) project, the organization runs experiments to detect metagenomic sequences in wasterwater, with the ultimate aim of detecting new diseases before they grow exponentially in the community. In 2023, The NAO team conducted a major experiment, collecting wastewater samples from a prominent US airport and one of the nation's largest wastewater treatment plants. This rich dataset is slated for analysis in the coming year. The team expanded its research output, publishing a paper on pathogen abundance as a function of disease prevalence, building upon their previous report on the topic. Additionally, they released a paper on virus-like phagemids, which were designed and built in-house to experimentally characterize wastewater-based pathogen monitoring systems. To accelerate disease detection capabilities in wastewater, the organization initiated work on a more immediate NAO pilot project, focusing on specific pathogens rather than the full-scale, pathogen-agnostic approach of the primary NAO initiative.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0752022
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0As part of its work on the FAR-UVC project, the organization conducted an in-depth examination of the safety of far-UVC germicidal light throughout 2023. This comprehensive study involved convening a group of experts for both in-person and remote workshops over a 12-month period. The culmination of this extensive research was the release of a major paper on far-UVC safety, effectively concluding the organization's work on this project. While the organization designed a clinical study to further investigate the application of far-UVC technology, it determined that executing such a trial was not feasible given the available resources. This decision marked the completion of the organization's active involvement in the FAR-UVC research initiative.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0108255
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt03436133
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0154220
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt03249854
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt032059
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0186279
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt03436133
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt01465335
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04245450
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03436133
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt07681583
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt052990
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt052990
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt018529
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02156
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02156
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt04262258
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt03419325
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04245450
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03436133
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt07681583
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt07736729
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt01042013
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt01042013
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0260497
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt035991
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0296488
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt01042013
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt02853790
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0379941
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt0113776
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0493717
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0227373
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt075791
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0303164
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt01042013
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt04319125
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3 and from state income taxes under equivalent statutes, except on unrelated business income. Therefore, these financial statements contain no provision for such taxes. Informational returns are filed annually with federal and state taxing authorities. The organization is not aware of any transactions that would affect its tax-exempt status. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0867811
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02853790
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt04319125
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt05361138
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03895803
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt0144989
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt04108
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt01256
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Jeffrey Kaufman

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings