2016-11-14T13:31:38-08:00 2015-12-31 Metz & Associates PLLC 9201 N 25th Avenue Suite 170 Phoenix AZ 85021 990 2015-01-01 680384748 THE LONG NOW FOUNDATION LONG 4155616582 2 MARINA BLVD BLDG A SAN FRANCISCO CA 94123 ALEXANDER ROSE Executive Dir. 2016-11-14 true Travis Jack CPA P01463465 6029446353 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z ALEXANDER ROSE 2 MARINA BLVD BLDG A SAN FRANCISCO CA 94123 3316720 false false X WWW.LONGNOW.ORG X 1996 CA The Long Now Foundation endeavors to foster long term thinking. 14 14 37 0 1281405 994261 364182 470874 346325 325026 280818 561486 2272730 2351647 7301 0 0 937902 1242991 0 100625 1076738 1229585 2021941 2472576 250789 -120929 9032152 8397396 73096 68553 8959056 8328843 X The Long Now Foundation was established to develop the Clock and Library projects, as well as to become the seed of a very long term cultural institution. The Long Now Foundation works to promote long-term thinking and creatively foster responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years. false false 671203 930179 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. 383558 324247 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. 265641 264911 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. 402629 377552 1723031 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 28 0 true 37 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 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 CARLSON 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 145460 0 11025 169460 11025 1 false true false 0 344031 650230 85892 994261 Event Fees 900099 51520 51520 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 67755 67755 Texas Clock 900099 264911 264911 Ticket Sales 900099 86688 86688 470874 140025 140025 0 0 0 876108 691107 185001 185001 185001 0 0 801210 273966 527244 527244 Licensing 900099 10152 10152 Other income 900099 24090 24090 34242 2351647 505116 852270 X 0 0 0 0 145460 128250 17210 0 893604 492940 346317 54347 0 97881 46893 47654 3334 106046 72320 29191 4535 0 1616 90 1526 25675 16425 9250 0 0 0 504562 418797 74860 10905 9542 7828 1710 4 0 0 0 247032 174115 69069 3848 103735 73728 11505 18502 0 0 18 18 0 138655 135711 2944 0 Materials and Supplies 101265 76806 23031 1428 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 97485 79110 14653 3722 0 2472576 1723031 648920 100625 87213 488890 543263 249281 0 47253 80867 0 0 0 35391 39625 500 2308 1549758 188158 1481410 1361600 6837122 6174825 0 0 0 0 9032152 8397396 73096 68553 73096 68553 X 2632232 2474077 6326824 5854766 8959056 8328843 9032152 8397396 -120929 -509284 X false true X true false X 439906 2048400 1062674 1281405 994261 5826646 0 0 439906 2048400 1062674 1281405 994261 5826646 0 5826646 144126 218795 886085 671470 -370259 1550217 0 0 7376863 0.78990 0.71880 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 388976 388976 746614 93775 652839 252277 88632 163645 161891 5751 156140 1361600 X 1842363 -509284 -509284 2351647 2351647 2472576 2472576 2472576 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Foundation implemented ASC 740-10, the generally accepted accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. As of December 31, 2015, 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 Foundations Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for three years after they were filed. false false false false false false false false false false ALEXANDER ROSE Executive Dir. 145460 11025 156485 X 4 85892 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. 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. 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. 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.