2017-05-12T12:54:38-07:00 2016-12-31 MORSE AND COMPANY CPAS 505 8th Ave New York NY 10018 990 2016-01-01 953273023 The Buckminster Fuller Institute BUCK 7182909285 181 North 11th Street Brooklyn NY 11211 Amanda Ravenhill Executive Dir. 2017-05-12 true Dexter A Morse CPA P00536272 2127652200 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 626269 false false X WWW.BFI.ORG X 1983 NY 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 11 11 4 10 0 410880 527172 258108 76322 0 9274 19921 678262 623415 0 0 252076 218137 0 71732 645093 633121 897169 851258 -218907 -227843 378826 352663 91396 293076 287430 59587 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. false false 611459 The Buckminster Fuller Challenge completed its ninth cycle awarding grants for the purpose of finding a solution to transform impoverished coastal communities in the developing world whose livelihoods depend upon increasingly diminished supply of fish and other marine life which forms the basis of their diet. The Challenge program continues to receive a significant amount of press coverage, in-kind support, and was named socially responsible design's highest award. Design Science Education: Lectures, seminars, workshops and a rigorous hands-on training in the problem-solving methodology called comprehensive anticipatory design science pioneered by R. Buckminster Fuller. Emphasis is placed on global trends and local needs, whole systems thinking and critical inquiry of Nature's fundamentalprinciples. Our programs facilitate the emergence of an ethically driven worldviewand a unique convergence across the disciplines of art, science, and design. Notable programming includes the Design Science Lab, a 7-10 day interdisciplinary immersion into the principles and practice of Design Science. Previous lab sitesinclude The United Nations, The United Nations International School, and Universityof North Carolina, Asheville.The Idea Index:The Idea Index is a searchable repository for entries to the Buckminster FullerChallenge from previous years. It provides a showcase for winners, runner up andhonorable mentions. It currently contains over 500 innovative solutions addressingthe world's most pressing problems.It represents a growing pool of knowledge about how to tackle some of the mostinexorable problems facing our global society - ready to be picked up and put intoaction by investors, philanthropists, designers, artists, policymakers, and anyonewho wants to change the world.It is not just a static database of projects; it is an interactive hub fordiscussion and debate. The tools provided by the Idea Index allow users to commenton entries, contact the submitters, and engage in dialogue with the Buckminster Fuller Challenge community.The Study Center:Located within our Brooklyn office, the BFI Study Center serves as a public spacefor all interested individuals, groups, and classes to engage in hands-on learningabout Buckminster Fuller's life, work and legacy. Materials include rare and out ofprint books, periodicals, photographs, posters, videos, and an assortment of geometric models.The center also contains the installation of the Dymaxion Timeline, a curatedcollection of images from the Estate of R. Buckminster Fuller, and the Department ofSpecial Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, M1090 R.Buckminster Fuller Collection, that was organized by Bonnie DeVarco, Shoji Sadao andBeth Stryker, with graphic design by Project Projects. The Timeline was presentedpreviously at the Center for Architecture NY (2008) and the Museum of ContemporaryArt Chicago (2009) in the context of the Dymaxion Study Center (curated by BethStryker, organized by the AIA New York Chapter and the Center for ArchitectureFoundation in association with the Buckminster Fuller Institute).The BFI Study Center is open to the public Monday through Friday 11am- 4pm, or byappointment. Please call before visiting as we often hold private meetings withinthe space. 611459 true false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 false 4 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 true false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true false false Elizabeth Thompson 7182909285 181 North 11th St New York NY 11211 X Bill Browning Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Edmondson Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David McConville Co-Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Lipnack Co-Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 George Orbelian Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lucilla Marvel Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kirk Bergstrom Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Allegra Fuller Snyder Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathon Marvel Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sean Holt Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Beam Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Fournier Board Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 527172 527172 Program Income 76322 76322 76322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22775 2854 19921 19921 0 623415 96243 0 0 0 0 0 0 218137 111632 71081 35424 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 123957 74374 18594 30989 6815 4766 1707 342 11167 7817 2792 558 0 19776 13843 4944 989 8922 7584 446 892 0 25380 22842 2538 0 0 0 6426 6426 Direct Program Expense 205978 205978 Professional Fees 198036 138625 59411 Bank and CC fees 15444 13900 1544 Printing and Publications 8133 7320 813 3087 2778 309 851258 611459 168067 71732 185047 181019 0 0 4155 0 0 0 0 18085 15105 0 17334 17334 0 0 0 0 0 171539 156539 378826 352663 91396 293076 91396 293076 X 125422 6412 162008 53175 287430 59587 378826 352663 -227843 X false true X true false X 448431 1194514 521748 410880 527172 3102745 59733 201048 1100417 258108 76322 1695628 0 0 0 508164 1395562 1622165 668988 603494 4798373 0 0 4798373 0 0 0 730019 22863 11970 9274 19921 794047 1238183 1418425 1634135 678262 623415 5592420 0.85800 0.84440 0.00000 X 15637 15637 1697 1697 Other 156539 156539 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Lucilla Marvel is related to Jonathan Marvel. Lucilla and Jonathan Marvel are related to Allegra Snyder Fuller. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Management reviewed a draft of the form 990 with the audit/finance committee andprovided edits to the tax preparer. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The organization has a "board approved" conflicts of interest policy. Each boardmember must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts oridentifying the nature of their interested party transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Each year, the executive committee reviews comparable salaries based on a recognizedstudy and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if theexisting salary falls within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, anew proposed salary and benefit package is voted on. The minutes of the board ofdirectors reflect the nature of this process. 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