2017-11-07T15:42:55-08:00 2016-12-31 Metz & Associates PLLC 950 W Indian School Rd Phoenix AZ 85013 990 2016-01-01 680384748 THE LONG NOW FOUNDATION LONG 4155616582 2 MARINA BLVD BLDG A SAN FRANCISCO CA 94123 ALEXANDER ROSE Executive Dir. 2017-11-07 true Jeffrey A Jackson CPA P01640427 6029446353 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z ALEXANDER ROSE 2 MARINA BLVD BLDG A SAN FRANCISCO CA 94123 2894405 false false X WWW.LONGNOW.ORG X 1996 CA Through its projects and programs, The Long Now Foundation works to foster long-term thinking and responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years. 14 13 48 30 0 994261 1171096 470874 577038 325026 219530 561486 565116 2351647 2532780 0 0 1242991 1708497 0 144866 1229585 1320010 2472576 3028507 -120929 -495727 8397396 8313309 68553 70855 8328843 8242454 X The mission of The Long Now Foundation is to promote long-term thinking and to explore new ways to inspire others to think long-term. A broader understanding of the present moment can reframe enormous challenges as tractable and imply deep responsibility to future generations. Long Now advances this mission through a variety of projects and programs ranging from the monument-scale 10,000 Year Clock to the micro-scale Rosetta Project archive of human languages. All projects aim to shift culture toward a longer temporal perspective. All programs aim to connect long-term thinkers from around the world. false false 759747 990057 The Interval Salon - a space in Fort Mason Center open to the public seven days a week that includes project installations and exhibits, a library, beverages, and an educational events program. It is a compelling venue for conversation that invites visitors to spend time in a place that itself encourages long-term thinking. 456908 70358 PANLEX - THIS PROJECT IS FOUNDED ON THE IDEA THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO USE THEIR OWN LANGUAGE AND TO NOT HAVE OTHER RIGHTS ABRIDGED BECAUSE OF IT. AMONG THE WORLDS 7,000 HUMAN LANGUAGES, THERE IS A GROWING DIVIDE BETWEEN WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO SPEAKERS OF MAJOR LANGUAGES AND UNDER-SERVED LANGUAGES. TO HELP OVERCOME LANGUAGE BARRIERS TO HUMAN RIGHTS, INFORMATION, AND OPPORTUNITIES, PANLEX IS MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TRANSLATE ANY WORD FROM ANY LANGUAGE INTO ANY OTHER LANGUAGE. HIGH-QUALITY COMMUNICATION ACROSS LANGUAGES USUALLY REQUIRES MORE THAN TRANSLATING JUST WORDS, BUT WORD TRANSLATION IS ONE OF ITS MAIN PREREQUISITES. The PanLex project was set up in 02012 with dedicated investments and the option to operate off of investment income, or to spend down those investments as needed to support project activities. In late 02016, leadership initiated a strategic shift to seek outside revenue in order to extend the operating period and impact of the project. 343316 342587 Texas Clock - The 10,000 Year Clock Project was conceived by Danny Hillis as a monument to long-term thinking. The design development on the clock began in 01997 and the clock is now under construction in West Texas. 832670 1364501 2392641 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 37 0 true 48 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 14 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X THE LONG NOW FOUNDATION 4155616582 2 MARINA BLVD BLDG A SAN FRANCISCO CA 94123 DANNY HILLIS CO-CHAIR 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEWART BRAND PRESIDENT/CO-CH 10.00 0.00 X X 24000 0 0 DOUGLAS CARLSTON Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ESTHER DYSON Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN ENO Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE FULTON Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL KELLER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN KELLY Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID RUMSEY Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL SAFFO Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETER SCHWARTZ Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIM POLESE Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID EAGLEMAN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PING FU Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER ROSE Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 164700 0 11420 188700 11420 1 false true false 0 442492 728604 114453 1171096 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 86722 86722 Revive and Restore 900099 25485 25485 Seminars 900099 26858 26858 Texas Clock 900099 342587 342587 The Interval 900099 95386 95386 577038 99017 99017 0 0 0 198402 77889 120513 120513 120513 0 0 830825 283736 547089 547089 Licensing 900099 10000 10000 Other income 900099 8027 8027 18027 2532780 715578 646106 X 0 0 0 0 162500 119922 31542 11036 0 1292305 953699 250838 87768 13701 10561 2403 737 109486 84391 19204 5891 130505 100592 22891 7022 0 3145 2897 161 87 27522 25358 1405 759 0 0 0 502080 458589 24893 18598 15968 13099 2527 342 166770 141767 22979 2024 56514 47926 7282 1306 0 227031 146357 79788 886 124152 105944 10647 7561 0 0 257 187 70 0 143881 140937 2944 14392 11806 2277 309 Equipment rental 15987 10306 5619 62 Printing and Publications 8214 6738 1300 176 Postage and Shipping 8078 6627 1278 173 Dues and Subscriptions 2460 2018 389 53 3559 2920 563 76 3028507 2392641 491000 144866 488890 64863 249281 583096 0 80867 87041 0 0 0 39625 51658 2308 9345 1568176 332039 1361600 1236137 6174825 6281169 0 0 0 0 8397396 8313309 68553 70855 68553 70855 X 2474077 2490034 5854766 5752420 8328843 8242454 8397396 8313309 -495727 409338 X false true X true false X 2048400 1062674 1281405 994261 1171096 6557836 0 0 2048400 1062674 1281405 994261 1171096 6557836 0 6557836 218795 886085 671470 140025 99017 2015392 0 746487 685630 1432117 10005345 0.65540 0.78990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 388976 388976 746614 183788 562826 252277 137117 115160 180309 11134 169175 1236137 X 3782987 409338 840869 1250207 2532780 2532780 3869376 840869 840869 3028507 3028507 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Foundation implemented ASC 740-10, the generally accepted accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. As of December 31, 2016, the Foundation had made no changes in the purpose, character or method of operations, and therefore there were no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Foundation's Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for the years ended 2015, 2014 and 2012 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for three years after they were filed. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 COGS related to Inventory Sales on Pg 9 $283736 Net Assets Released from Restrictions $557133 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S COGS related to Inventory Sales on Pg 9 $283736 Net Assets Released From Restrictions $557133 false false false false false false false false false false ALEXANDER ROSE Executive Dir. 162500 20000 11420 193920 X 3 114453 FMV false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Long Now Foundation engages in various projects and programs whose aim is to creatively foster responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years. Besides the 10,000 Year Clock and Seminars about Long-term Thinking, these projects include Long Bets, The Rosetta Project, Panlex, and Revive and Restore. At the end of 02016, The Revive & Restore project spun off of the Long Now Foundation and as of 02017 is a separate non-profit organization. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Revive and Restore - Revive & Restores mission is to enhance biodiversity through genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species. Beside its focus on bringing back the passenger pigeon, Revive & Restore is exploring projects to support genomic work in allele replacement for species experiencing a loss of diversity. Revive & Restore also serves as a clearinghouse for de-extinction and rewilding projects worldwide. At the end of 02016, The Revive & Restore project spun off of the Long Now Foundation and as of 02017 is a separate non-profit organization. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Interval Salon - a space in Fort Mason Center open to the public seven days a week that includes project installations and exhibits, a library, beverages, and an educational events program. It is a compelling venue for conversation that invites visitors to spend time in a place that itself encourages long-term thinking. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director and Board review the 990 before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts All Trustees, Directors, Officers, and Key Employees are required to sign a Conflict of Interest policy. It is the policy of the Board that the existence of any interests that give rise to conflict be disclosed on a timely basis and always before any transaction is consummated. It shall be the continuing responsibility of the Board, officers, and management employees to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts and to immediately make such disclosures. Board member disclosures should be made to a Board officer and staff disclosures should be made to the chief executive. The Board shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to Long Now. The decision of the BOard on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Long Now and the advancement of its purpose. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Executive Director compensation is based on Board review and comparison data with other Northern California nonprofit organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees BOARD MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR BEING ON THE BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS MAY BE COMPENSATED FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES THEY PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS HOSTING AND CURATING A PUBLIC SPEAKING SERIES. COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Long Now Foundation's 990s are available through Guidestar (www.guidestar.org). All other governing documents are available by request as per applicable laws.