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The Buckminster Fuller Institute

EIN 95-3273023 • 501(c)3 • San Francisco, CA

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Profile

The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet's ecosystems. We aim to deeply influence the ascendance of a new generation of design-science pioneers who are leading the creation of an abundant and restorative world economy that benefits all humanity. Our programs combine unique insight into global trends and local needs with a comprehensive approach to design. We encourage participants to conceive and apply trans-formative strategies based on a crucial synthesis of whole systems thinking, Nature's fundamental principles, and an ethically driven worldwide by facilitating convergence across the disciplines of art, science, design and technology, our work extends the profoundly relevant legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller. In this way, we strive to catalyze the collective intelligence required to fully address the unprecedented challenges before us.

2261 Market Street 469San Francisco, CA 94114

www.bfi.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

51%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$162,023

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

99th percentile

360%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

72%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,239,742

Up $2,535,961 (+360%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$5,350

Down $35,023 (-87%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,234,392

Up $2,570,984 (+388%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue11th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,041,849

Up $2,103,187 (+72%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,470,865

Down $1,700,611 (-41%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$2,570,984

Up $3,803,798 (+309%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $422,124Liabilities 2010: $44,595Net Assets 2010: $377,5292010Assets 2011: $427,865Liabilities 2011: $34,910Net Assets 2011: $392,9552011Assets 2012: $822,073Liabilities 2012: $137,250Net Assets 2012: $684,8232012Assets 2013: $307,428Liabilities 2013: $30,319Net Assets 2013: $277,1092013Assets 2014: $664,257Liabilities 2014: $157,920Net Assets 2014: $506,3372014Assets 2015: $378,826Liabilities 2015: $91,396Net Assets 2015: $287,4302015Assets 2016: $352,663Liabilities 2016: $293,076Net Assets 2016: $59,5872016Assets 2017: $312,778Liabilities 2017: $152,292Net Assets 2017: $160,4862017Assets 2018: $276,430Liabilities 2018: $246,321Net Assets 2018: $30,1092018Assets 2019: $913,232Liabilities 2019: $145,787Net Assets 2019: $767,4452019Assets 2020: $680,672Liabilities 2020: $108,437Net Assets 2020: $572,2352020Assets 2022: $1,937,594Liabilities 2022: $41,372Net Assets 2022: $1,896,2222022Assets 2023: $703,781Liabilities 2023: $40,373Net Assets 2023: $663,4082023Assets 2024: $3,239,742Liabilities 2024: $5,350Net Assets 2024: $3,234,3922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,239,742
Liabilities$5,350
Net Assets$3,234,392
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $753,605Expenses 2010: $605,791Net Income 2010: $147,8142010Expenses 2011: $721,3152011Expenses 2012: $946,3152012Revenue 2013: $1,418,425Expenses 2013: $1,826,139Net Income 2013: -$407,7142013Revenue 2014: $1,634,135Expenses 2014: $1,404,907Net Income 2014: $229,2282014Revenue 2015: $678,262Expenses 2015: $897,169Net Income 2015: -$218,9072015Revenue 2016: $623,415Expenses 2016: $851,258Net Income 2016: -$227,8432016Revenue 2017: $703,634Expenses 2017: $602,735Net Income 2017: $100,8992017Revenue 2018: $465,596Expenses 2018: $526,309Net Income 2018: -$60,7132018Revenue 2019: $1,529,502Expenses 2019: $792,166Net Income 2019: $737,3362019Revenue 2020: $1,086,568Expenses 2020: $1,281,778Net Income 2020: -$195,2102020Revenue 2022: $2,355,219Expenses 2022: $3,372,816Net Income 2022: -$1,017,5972022Revenue 2023: $2,938,662Expenses 2023: $4,171,476Net Income 2023: -$1,232,8142023Revenue 2024: $5,041,849Expenses 2024: $2,470,865Net Income 2024: $2,570,9842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,041,849
Expenses$2,470,865
Net Income$2,570,984
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$3,239,742
Liabilities
$5,350
Net assets
$3,234,392
Revenue
$5,041,849
Expenses
$2,470,865
Net income
$2,570,984
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.24$0.01$3.23$5.04$2.47$2.57
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.04$0.66$2.94$4.17$1.23
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.94$0.04$1.90$2.36$3.37$1.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.11$0.57$1.09$1.28$0.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.15$0.77$1.53$0.79$0.74
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.28$0.25$0.03$0.47$0.53$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.15$0.16$0.70$0.60$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.29$0.06$0.62$0.85$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.09$0.29$0.68$0.90$0.22
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.16$0.51$1.63$1.40$0.23
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.03$0.28$1.42$1.83$0.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.82$0.14$0.68$0.95
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.03$0.39$0.72
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.04$0.38$0.75$0.61$0.15
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$5,045,965
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet's ecosystems. We aim to deeply influence the ascendance of a new generation of design-science pioneers who are leading the creation of an abundant and restorative world economy that benefits all humanity. Our programs combine unique insight into global trends and local needs with a comprehensive approach to design. We encourage participants to conceive and apply trans-formative strategies based on a crucial synthesis of whole systems thinking, Nature's fundamental principles, and an ethically driven worldwide by facilitating convergence across the disciplines of art, science, design and technology, our work extends the profoundly relevant legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller. In this way, we strive to catalyze the collective intelligence required to fully address the unprecedented challenges before us.

The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet's ecosystems.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$509,352$2,313,740▲ $1,804,388
Accounts Receivable$2,500$750,000▲ $747,500
Inventories for Sale or Use$15,516$15,516→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$70,129$9,214▼ $60,915
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$703,781$3,239,742▲ $2,535,961
Other Assets Total$106,284$151,272▲ $44,988
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,373$5,349▼ $35,024
Other Liabilities-$1-
Total Liabilities$40,373$5,350▼ $35,023
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$425,528$2,619,311▲ $2,193,783
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$237,880$615,081▲ $377,201
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$663,408$3,234,392▲ $2,570,984
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$703,781$3,239,742▲ $2,535,961

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$2,387$2,387
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Stuart CowanExecutive DirectorFT$162,023$162,023

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom ChiChairman
George OrbelianSecretary
Barbara MerzTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,994,610
Program Service Revenue
$44,409
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,830
All Other Contributions
$4,994,610
Change in Net Assets
$2,570,984

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,041,849
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,041,849
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,041,849
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,264,579
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$206,286
Total Fundraising Expense$31,280
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$172,567$24,362$6,091$203,020
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$113,416$32,404$16,203$162,023
Other Salaries and Wages$20,848$5,957$2,978$29,783
Travel$16,396$964$1,929$19,289
Other Employee Benefits$10,136$2,896$1,448$14,480
Information Technology$7,113$2,540$508$10,161
Advertising$7,344-$1,836$9,180
Insurance$3,262$1,398-$4,660
Occupancy$3,246$458$115$3,819
Office Expenses$2,411$861$172$3,444
Other Expenses$2,156$240-$2,396
Total Functional Expenses$2,367,505$72,080$31,280$2,470,865

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,470,865
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,470,865
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,470,865
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Rounding$1
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The board and executive committee review the 990 before submission.”

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

“The organization has a conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts that can affect their independence.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Each year, the executive committee reviews comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary falls within these ranges. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buckminster Fuller Institute
EIN
95-3273023
Phone
4156025589
Address
2261 Market Street 469, San Francisco, CA 94114

Signing Officer

Name
Stuart Cowan
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Morse & Company CPAs LLP
Address
28445 Highgate Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Preparer
Dexter A Morse CPA
Phone
2127652200
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization has a conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts that can affect their independence.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each year, the executive committee reviews comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary falls within these ranges. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.
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