CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC: Form 990, tax year 2022
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- Organization
- CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC (EIN 22-2306795)
- Tax period
- 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
- Filed
- 2023-08-09
- IRS object ID
- 202332219349301913
- Schema version
- 2022v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule F
- Schedule J
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2023-08-09T16:00:26-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2022-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 160929175 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 200 INTERNATIONAL DR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BUFFALO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 142215794 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2022-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 222306795 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CENT | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 7166364869 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3965 RENSCH ROAD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AMHERST | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 14228 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BARRY KARR | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 7166364869 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2023-11-15 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | BARRY | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | KARR | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | XXX-XX-XXXX | SSN |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | 0 | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | KAREN COSTA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01448677 | PTIN |
| Phone | 7166348800 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2023-08-07 | PreparationDt |
Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation
Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Trusted Customer | 2 | TrustedCustomerCd |
| Authentication Assurance Level | AAL1 | AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd |
| Identity Assurance Level | IAL1 | IdentityAssuranceLevelCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2022 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | BARRY KARR | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3965 RENSCH ROAD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AMHERST | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 14228 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $5,978,749 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.CENTERFORINQUIRY.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1980 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | NY | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 10 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 10 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 37 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 120 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $3,256 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $2,256 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $7,079,771 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $4,359,912 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $889,749 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $1,158,813 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $175,159 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $21,217 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $398,081 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $27,946 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $8,542,760 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $5,567,888 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $2,298,136 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $2,534,414 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $754,142 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $2,733,969 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $3,385,859 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $5,032,105 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $5,920,273 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $3,510,655 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$352,385 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $8,546,778 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $7,919,368 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $1,733,624 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $1,613,354 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $6,813,154 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $6,306,014 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADVANCE HUMANISM AND SKEPTICISM. TO ADVOCATE AND DEFEND A NONRELIGIOUS LIFE STANCE ROOTED IN SCIENCE, NATURALISTIC PHILOSOPHY, HUMANIST ETHICS, AND TO SERVE AND SUPPORT ADHERENTS OF THAT LIFE STANCE. TO PUBLISH SCHOLARLY MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS AND TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO INCREASE PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION. TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS REGARDING AND PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PSEUDOSCIENCE. HELD A NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS IN OCTOBER 2022. HELD VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON MEETINGS THROUGHOUT 2022. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $1,496,264 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $758,139 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | PUBLICATIONSFREE INQUIRY MAGAZINEFREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES ARTICLES EXPLAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF SECULAR HUMANISM AND SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING OUT ITS IDEALS. IT EXPLORES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENCE AS THEY INCREASE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND OUR ABILITY TO IMPROVE IT. IT ALSO EXAMINES THE DAMAGE DONE BY IGNORANCE, INTOLERANCE, AND SUPERSTITION. THE READERSHIP INCLUDES SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS, AND LAY READERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ARTICLES, FREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF POETRY.SKEPTICAL INQUIRER MAGAZINESKEPTICAL INQUIRER EXPLORES EXTRAORDINARY CLAIMS FROM A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE. THEY EXAMINE WHAT THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY KNOWS ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS WITHIN THE REALMS OF THE PARANORMAL AND ELSEWHERE. THE PUBLICATIONS EXPOSE PSEUDOSCIENCE AND PROVIDE EXPERT COMMENTARY ON HOT BUTTON ISSUES WITHIN SOCIETY. THEY AVOID THE SENSATIONALISM OFTEN PRESENTED BY THE PRESS, TELEVISION, AND MOVIES AND PROVIDE CRITICAL THINKING TOOLS TO EXAMINE THE INFORMATION PRESENTED WITHIN THE MEDIA AND ONLINE. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $411,233 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $26,799 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | OUTREACH PROGRAM REGIONAL OFFICESPROFESSIONALLY-STAFFED OFFICES (CENTERS FOR INQUIRY) IN SELECTED CITIES CARRY OUT ASPECTS OF OUR NATIONAL AGENDA GERMANE TO CERTAIN LOCATIONS, SUCH AS OUTREACH TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN LOS ANGELES, GOVERNMENT OUTREACH IN WASHINGTON D. C. IN ADDITION, EACH REGIONAL CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS RESIDING WITHIN SEVERAL HOURS' DRIVE OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING LECTURES, SEMINARS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE LIFE MILESTONES, AND THE LIKE.COMMUNITY PROGRAMSPROMOTES FORMATION OF LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS FOCUSED ON OUR ISSUES, NATIONWIDE. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SPEAKERS, AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR SUCH GROUPS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $604,434 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | SECULAR RESCUE PROGRAMSECULAR RESCUE IS A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO WRITERS, BLOGGERS, PUBLISHERS, AND ACTIVISTS WHO FACE THREATS DUE TO THEIR BELIEFS OR EXPRESSIONS REGARDING RELIGION. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $1,950,524 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $373,875 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | ADDITIONAL PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FOR MEDIA/INVESTIGATION PRODUCTIONS PROGRAMS, LIBRARY PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDING CONFERENCE EVENTS, THE ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM PROGRAM. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $1,950,524 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue | $373,875 | TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $4,462,455 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (1) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | Yes (1) | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | Yes (1) | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (1) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | Yes (1) | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | Yes (1) | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | Yes (1) | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | Yes (1) | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (1) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 43 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 37 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | Yes (1) | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Form990 T Filed | Yes (1) | Form990TFiledInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | Yes (1) | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Country | UK | ForeignCountryCd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 10 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 10 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | Yes (1) | LocalChaptersInd |
| Policies Reference Chapters | Yes (1) | PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | 0 | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | 0 | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | IL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | IN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | FL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | PA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AK | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CT | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | GA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | HI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | KS | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | KY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MS | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MO | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NM | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | ND | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OK | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | RI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | SC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | TN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | UT | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | VA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WV | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CO | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | DC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | ME | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AZ | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BARRY KARR | PersonNm |
| Phone | 7166364869 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3965 RENSCH ROAD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AMHERST | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 14228 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part VII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (14 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | OfficerOfficerInd | Former Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY THOMSON | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BARRY KOSMIN | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BRIAN ENGLER | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DAVID COWAN | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| EDWARD TABASH | ||||||||
| CHAIRPERSON | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| JULIA SWEENEY | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| LEONARD TRAMIEL | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| RICHARD DAWKINS | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| VINOD BHARDWAJ | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| WILLIAM MAXWELL | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.80 | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BARRY KARR | ||||||||
| CFO & TREASURER | 40.00 | 2.00 | $97,948 | $0 | $23,435 | Yes (X) | ||
| NICHOLAS LITTLE | ||||||||
| SECRETARY | 49.00 | 2.00 | $101,169 | $0 | $23,318 | Yes (X) | ||
| ROBYN BLUMNER | ||||||||
| CEO & PRESIDENT | 52.00 | 2.00 | $187,186 | $0 | $9,359 | Yes (X) | ||
| KENDRICK FRAZIER | ||||||||
| FORMER DIRECTOR | 35.80 | 0.20 | $34,772 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $421,075 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $56,112 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 2 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | Yes (1) | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $4,359,912 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $4,359,912 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLICATIONS | 513190 | $758,139 | $758,139 |
| OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE | 561499 | $373,875 | $373,875 |
| OUTREACH PROGRAM | 561499 | $26,799 | $26,799 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,158,813 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $46,635 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $46,635 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $379,526 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $404,944 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | -$25,418 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -$25,418 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | -$25,418 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $9,173 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $5,917 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $3,256 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $3,256 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $24,690 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $24,690 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $24,690 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $5,567,888 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $1,158,813 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $3,256 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $45,907 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,039,614 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,446,087 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $267,189 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $326,338 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $335,691 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $238,006 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $43,975 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $53,710 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $159,109 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $112,808 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $20,844 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $25,457 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $132,285 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $132,285 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $34,700 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $34,700 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $121,067 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $121,067 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $342,094 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $271,402 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $22,420 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $48,272 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $389,379 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $387,911 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $640 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $828 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $38,924 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $20,063 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $13,865 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,996 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $199,337 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $131,421 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $21,708 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $46,208 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $68,416 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $48,481 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $16,321 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,614 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $161,652 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $89,681 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $53,906 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $18,065 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $165,692 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $165,692 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,188 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,318 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $392 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $478 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $123,641 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $89,887 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $15,208 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $18,546 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRIBUTION EXPENSES | $567,486 | $539,932 | $27,554 | |
| PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO | $240,688 | $218,961 | $2,520 | $19,207 |
| POSTAGE | $145,539 | $129,575 | $6,294 | $9,670 |
| FUNDRAISING | $139,139 | $139,139 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $512,632 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $437,945 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $35,073 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $39,614 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,920,273 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,462,455 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $703,676 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $754,142 | FundraisingAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Costs | Yes (X) | JointCostsInd |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $974 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,064 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,900,741 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,432,677 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $491,068 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $604,996 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $28,130 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $23,236 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $68,960 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $73,465 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $72,848 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $74,885 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $476,251 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $443,113 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,040 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $33,138 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,153,230 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $862,751 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $47,423 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $47,423 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $764,364 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $765,733 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,546,778 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,919,368 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $404,095 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $389,924 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,329,529 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,223,430 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,733,624 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,613,354 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,149,397 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,964,723 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,663,757 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,341,291 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $6,813,154 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,306,014 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,546,778 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,919,368 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$352,385 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | -$186,481 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $31,726 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $3,977,018 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $4,148,084 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $4,671,813 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $7,079,771 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,359,912 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $24,236,598 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $3,977,018 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $4,148,084 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $4,671,813 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $7,079,771 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,359,912 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $24,236,598 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $1,920,852 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $22,315,746 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $39,567 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $45,748 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $41,065 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $48,005 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $46,635 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $221,020 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | -$442 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $2,962 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,232 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,556 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $3,256 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $8,564 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $5,370 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $11,650 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $28,427 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Total | $45,447 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $24,511,629 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.91040 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.78290 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | OTHER INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 5,370. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 11,650. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 28,427. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Belongs Afflt Grp | Yes (X) | OrganizationBelongsAffltGrpInd |
Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $11,324 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $11,324 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $45,297 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $45,297 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $56,621 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $56,621 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $56,621 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $56,621 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $11,324 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $11,324 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $2,831 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $2,831 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $8,493 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $8,493 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $45,297 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Affiliated Group Total | $45,297 | AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form4720 Filed | 0 | Form4720FiledInd |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $381,096 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $371,670 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $411,107 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $11,324 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $1,175,197 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $1,762,796 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $60,034 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $38,240 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $50,012 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $56,621 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $204,907 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $95,274 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $92,918 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $102,777 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $2,831 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $293,800 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $440,700 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $10,003 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $7,648 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $10,002 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $11,324 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $38,977 | TotalAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Collection Used Pub Exhibition | Yes (X) | CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd |
| Coll Used Scholarly Rsrch | Yes (X) | CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd |
| Collection Used Preservation | Yes (X) | CollectionUsedPreservationInd |
| Solicited Assets Sale | 0 | SolicitedAssetsSaleInd |
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $28,309,031 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $30,203 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$4,530,652 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $146,234 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $23,662,348 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $647,603 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $25,572,866 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $2,121,401 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $32,839 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $28,309,031 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $584,644 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $78,094 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $15,135 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $647,603 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $527,078 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $68,346 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $13,780 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $584,644 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $565,317 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$24,180 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $14,059 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $527,078 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 1.00000 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | Yes (1) | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
| Related Org List Sch R | Yes (1) | RelatedOrgListSchRInd |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $125,050 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $93,386 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $31,664 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $329,688 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $328,214 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $1,474 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $21,513 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $21,513 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $0 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $33,138 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | LIBRARY BOOKS | Desc |
| Book Value | $765,733 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $765,733 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| DEFERRED SUBSCRIPTIONS | $782,091 |
| ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE | $441,339 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $1,223,430 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $10,178,779 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | $186,481 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Other Revenue | $4,545,477 | OtherRevenueAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $4,731,958 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $5,446,821 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld | $121,067 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $121,067 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $5,567,888 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $5,974,866 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Other Expenses Included | $175,660 | OtherExpensesIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $175,660 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $5,799,206 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld2 | $121,067 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $121,067 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $5,920,273 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART III, LINE 4: | LIBRARY COLLECTION: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COLLECTION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND OTHER ITEMS TO BE USED IN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO INCREASE PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR HUMANISM AND SKEPTICISM. |
| PART V, LINE 4: | THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD BY THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE FUNDS ARE USED TO PROMOTE THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY, INC. MISSION AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. |
| PART X, LINE 2: | UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT IS HIGHLY CERTAIN THAT SOME POSITIONS TAKEN FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, WHILE OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE MERITS OF THE POSITION TAKEN OR THE AMOUNT OF THE POSITION THAT WOULD BE ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED. THE BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION, IF ANY, IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES ITS TAX POSITIONS AND, AS A RESULT OF THIS EVALUATION, NOTHING HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS MANAGEMENT DOES NOT CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, TO HAVE A DIRECT AND MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE DETERMINATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AMOUNTS TAKEN AS A WHOLE. THE TAX RETURNS FOR 2019 THROUGH 2022 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR U.S. FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES AND ALSO BY NEW YORK STATE FOR STATE TAX PURPOSES. |
| PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | REVENUES OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS CONSOLIDATED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4,548,734. NET LOSS ON SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS -3,257. |
| PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | EXPENSES OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS CONSOLIDATED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 178,916. NET LOSS ON SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS -3,256. |
Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (11 entries)
| RegionRegionTxt | OfficesOfficesCnt | EmployeeEmployeeCnt | Type Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt | Specific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxt | Region Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPE | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $35,849 |
| EUROPE | 0 | 0 | PROGRAM SERVICES | BRANCH OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMING | $2,500 |
| MID EAST / NORTH AFRICA | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $20,340 |
| NORTH AMERICA | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $280 |
| SOUTH ASIA | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $275,612 |
| SUB SAHARAN AFRICA | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $22,070 |
| SUB SAHARAN AFRICA | 0 | 0 | PROGRAM SERVICES | BRANCH OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMING | $8,502 |
| SOUTH AMERICA | 0 | 0 | PROGRAM SERVICES | SUPPORT MANAGER PUBLICATION | $2,799 |
| NORTH AMERICA | 0 | 0 | PROGRAM SERVICES | FUND RELOCATIONS FOR SECULAR RESCUE | $62,500 |
| EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $4,846 |
| RUSSIA AND NEGHBORING ST | 0 | 0 | GRANT | N/A | $3,625 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Subtotal Offices | 0 | SubtotalOfficesCnt |
| Subtotal Employees | 0 | SubtotalEmployeesCnt |
| Continuation Total Office | 0 | ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt |
| Continuation Total Employee | 0 | ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Office | 0 | TotalOfficeCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Subtotal Spent | $367,952 | SubtotalSpentAmt |
| Continuation Spent | $70,971 | ContinuationSpentAmt |
| Total Spent | $438,923 | TotalSpentAmt |
Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (3 entries)
| RegionRegionTxt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt | Non Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt | Description Of Non Cash AsstDescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt | Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH AMERICA | AID & SUPPORT | $62,500 | WIRE & CREDIT CARD | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| SUB-SAHARA AFRICA | AID & SUPPORT | $8,502 | WIRE , WU, MONEY GRANT | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| SOUTH ASIA | AID & SUPPORT | $40,435 | WIRE | $0 | N/A | N/A |
Foreign Individuals Grants ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp (9 entries)
| Type Of AssistanceTypeOfAssistanceTxt | RegionRegionTxt | RecipientRecipientCnt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt | Description Of Non Cash AsstDescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt | Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AID & SUPPORT | EUROPE | 20 | $51,833 | WIRE & WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | EUROPE | 1 | $2,500 | WIRE | N/A | N/A |
| AID & SUPPORT | NORTH AMERICA | 2 | $280 | WIRE | N/A | N/A |
| AID & SUPPORT | SOUTH ASIA | 43 | $221,693 | WIRE & WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| AID & SUPPORT | SUB SAHARAN AFRICA | 8 | $22,070 | WIRE & WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | S AMERICA | 1 | $2,799 | WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| AID & SUPPORT | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA | 9 | $20,340 | WIRE & WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| AID & SUPPORT | EAST ASIA & THE PACIFIC | 4 | $4,846 | WIRE & WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| AID & SUPPORT | RUSSIA & NEIGHBORING | 1 | $3,625 | WESTERN UNION | N/A | N/A |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer To Foreign Corp | 0 | TransferToForeignCorpInd |
| Interest In Foreign Trust | 0 | InterestInForeignTrustInd |
| Foreign Corp Ownership | 0 | ForeignCorpOwnershipInd |
| Passive Foreign Investmest Co | 0 | PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd |
| Foreign Partnership | 0 | ForeignPartnershipInd |
| Boycott Countries | 0 | BoycottCountriesInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD: | |
| FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART V | WRITTEN REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND ACCOUNTING OF THE FUNDS USED TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY AS WELL AS THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. ACTIVITIES ARE REVIEWED ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGH EMAILS, WEBSITES, AND INTERNET ACTIVITY. SPECIAL GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF WRITERS AND BLOGGERS ESCAPING TO SAFETY FROM DEATH THREATS ARE MADE THROUGH SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE SECULAR RESCUE PROGRAM AND OR THE ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE PROGRAM, AFTER VETTING AND APPROVAL OF GRANTS. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TRAVEL, HOUSING, LIVING EXPENSES FOR RELOCATION. |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Or Charter Travel | Yes (X) | FirstClassOrCharterTravelInd |
| Written Policy Ref T And E Expnss | 0 | WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd |
| Substantiation Required | Yes (1) | SubstantiationRequiredInd |
| Written Employment Contract | Yes (X) | WrittenEmploymentContractInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (2 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN BLUMNER | ||||||||||||||
| CEO & PRESIDENT | $187,186 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,359 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $196,545 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRICK FRAZIER | ||||||||||||||
| FORMER DIRECTOR | $34,772 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,772 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 1A | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE ORGANIZATION PAID FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR BUSINESS-RELATED EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PAID FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL TO ENSURE THAT BOTH INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENTS ON TIME. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990: PAGE 1: PART I; LINE 1 | PROMOTED SCIENCE AND SECULARISM THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PODCASTS, PRINT PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE HISTORICAL TOURS, ONLINE MUSEUM TOURS, LIBRARY COLLECTIONS, ONLINE RESOURCES SUCH AS BLOGS AND VIDEOS, AND LOCAL VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS. ADVOCATED FOR FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE, SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, AND SCIENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH LITIGATION, AMICUS BRIEFS, INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, AND APPEARANCES BEFORE UNITED STATES LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AGENCIES, AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES. PROTECTED THE CONSUMER THROUGH LITIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND INFORMATIONAL CHALLENGES TO PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS. SUPPORTED LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CAMPUS GROUPS INTERESTED IN HUMANISM AND SCIENTIFIC SKEPTICISM AND PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR THESE GROUPS. PUBLISHED FREE INQUIRY MAGAZINE AND SKEPTICAL INQUIRER MAGAZINE. PUBLISHED DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS. CONDUCTED TEACHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS ON EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE AROUND THE UNITED STATES. WORKED WITH ENDANGERED SECULAR BLOGGERS AND ACTIVISTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES TO BRING ATTENTION TO THEIR PLIGHTS AND BRING THEM TO SAFETY. AWARDED BALLES PRIZE IN CRITICAL THINKING. RAN SCIENCE SAVES PROGRAM. RAN YOUNG SKEPTICS PROGRAM TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND WAYS TO SPOT MISINFORMATION ONLINE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE CFO. THE CFO PROVIDED A DIGITAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN CONFLICT OCCURS, BUT NOT REVIEWED ANNUALLY. POLICY HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY ENFORCED AND DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED OF THE POLICY TO ALLOW THEM TO SELF REPORT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING BARRY KARR. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B | THE FOLLOWING IS AN ESTIMATE OF TIME DEVOTED AMONG ALL ENTITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII - SECTION A: 1. KENDRICK FRAZIER, FORMER DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 35.8 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 2. EDWARD TABASH, CHAIRMAN - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 3. LEONARD TRAMIEL, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 4. BARRY A. KOSMIN, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 5. BRIAN ENGLER, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 6. RICHARD DAWKINS, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 7. BARRY KARR, CFO,TREASURER - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 40.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS. 8. NICHOLAS LITTLE, SECRETARY - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 47.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS. 9. Y. SHERRY SHENG, FORMER DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC.- .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 10. ROBYN BLUMNER, CEO - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 52.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS. 11. DAVID COWAN, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 12. ANDY THOMSON, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 13. JULIA SWEENEY, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 14. VINOD BHARDWAJ, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 15. WILLIAM MAXWELL, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | TRANSFERS TO CFI DEVELOPMENT FUND -44,274. TRANSFERS FROM CFI DEVELOPMENT FUND 76,000. TRANSFERS TO CFI HOLDING CORPORATION |
| FORM 990: PART XII; LINE 2C | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (2 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Exempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxt | Public Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxt | Controlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND | |||||||||
| 3965 RENSCH ROAD | AMHERST | NY | 14228 | 161553194 | TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12C, III-FI | 0 |
| CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION | |||||||||
| 3965 RENSCH ROAD | AMHERST | NY | 14228 | 161403907 | TO HOLD PROPERTY LEASED BY RELATED ORGANIZATION | NY | 501(C)(2) | 0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | 0 | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | Yes (1) | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | 0 | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | 0 | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | 0 | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | 0 | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | Yes (1) | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | Yes (1) | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | Yes (1) | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | Yes (1) | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | Yes (1) | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |
Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (2 entries)
| Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxt | InvolvedInvolvedAmt | Method Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND | ||
| R | $44,274 | CASH |
| CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND | ||
| C | $76,000 | CASH |
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