BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE
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Plain text BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2011–2024. https://furp.org/org/buckminster-fuller-institute-953273023. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
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Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2011–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $5.0M · expenses $2.5M · assets $3.2M
- EIN
- 95-3273023
- Address
- 2261 MARKET STREET 469, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-1612
- Website
- www.bfi.org
- NTEE code
- U20 General Science (Science and Technology) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- science: research education · women: issues (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 1984 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet's ecosystems.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Cowan | Executive Dir. | 2022-2024 | $162,023 | $337,998 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Thompson (former) | Executive Dir. | 2011-2015 | $95,000 | $472,433 | 1 |
| Amanda Ravenhill (former) | Board Member | 2017-2022 | $50,550 | $363,283 | 1 |
| Faith Flanigan (former) | Operations Dir | 2018-2022 | $123,309 | $336,105 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
25 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Chi | Chairman | 2018-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Secretary | 2016-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Merz | Treasurer | 2020-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sarah Brooks (former) | Vice Chair | 2018-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David McConville (former) | Chair | 2011-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kirk Bergstrom (former) | Vice Chair | 2011-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ting Kelly (former) | Secretary | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sean Holt (former) | Treasurer | 2011-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Browning (former) | Board Member | 2016-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amy Edmonson (former) | Board Member | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonathan Marvel (former) | Board Member | 2011-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel (former) | Board Member | 2011-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Fournier (former) | Board Member | 2012-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Allegra Snyder (former) | Honorary | 2011-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amy Edmondson (former) | Board Member | 2016-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jessica Lipnack (former) | Co-Chair | 2016-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel (former) | Board Member | 2012-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Beam (former) | Board Member | 2011-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Martin Leaf (former) | Board Member | 2011-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kirk Berstrom (former) | Vice President | 2012-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Madnick (former) | Board Member | 2012-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Walczyk (former) | Member | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jaime Snyder (former) | Member | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Watson (former) | Member | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Neal Katz (former) | Member | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $162K · 1 employee · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Cowan | Executive Dir. | 40 | $162,023 | $0 | $0 | $162,023 | 1 |
| Tom Chi | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Merz | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $176K · 3 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Cowan | Executive Dir. | 40 | $175,975 | $0 | $0 | $175,975 | 1 |
| Tom Chi | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Merz | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $174K · 4 employees · 2 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Flanigan | Operations Dir | 40 | $123,309 | $0 | $0 | $123,309 | 1 |
| Amanda Ravenhill | Board Member | 20 | $50,550 | $0 | $0 | $50,550 | 1 |
| Tom Chi | Chairman | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Board Member | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Merz | Vice Chair | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stuart Cowan | Executive Dir. | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $167K · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ravenhill | Board Member | 40 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $90,000 | 1 |
| Faith Flanigan | Operations Dir | 40 | $77,000 | $0 | $0 | $77,000 | 1 |
| Tom Chi | Chairman | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Board Member | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Merz | Board Member | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $202K · 2 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ravenhill | Executive Director | 40 | $112,875 | $0 | $6,553 | $119,428 | 1 |
| Faith Flanigan | Operations Director | 40 | $74,707 | $0 | $7,650 | $82,357 | 1 |
| Tom Chi | Chair | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sarah Brooks | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Board Member | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $120K · 2 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ravenhill | Executive Director | 40 | $66,997 | $0 | $0 | $66,997 | 1 |
| Faith Flanigan | Operations Director | 40 | $53,439 | $0 | $0 | $53,439 | 1 |
| David McConville | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sarah Brooks | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Bergstrom | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ting Kelly | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Browning | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amy Edmonson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Marvel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Chi | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Snyder | Honorary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $36K · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ravenhill | Executive Director | 40 | $36,308 | $0 | $0 | $36,308 | 1 |
| Bill Browning | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amy Edmondson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David McConville | Co-Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jessica Lipnack | Co-Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Bergstrom | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 12 people listed · none paid · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Browning | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amy Edmondson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David McConville | Co-Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jessica Lipnack | Co-Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Orbelian | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Bergstrom | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $95K · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thompson | Executive Dir. | 45 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 | $95,000 | 1 |
| David McConville | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Martin Leaf | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berstrom | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Madnick | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $97K · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thompson | Executive Dir. | 45 | $96,873 | $0 | $0 | $96,873 | 1 |
| David McConville | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Martin Leaf | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berstrom | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Madnick | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $97K · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thompson | Executive Dir. | 45 | $96,528 | $0 | $0 | $96,528 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Martin Leaf | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berstrom | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Ementas | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Madnick | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David McConville | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $92K · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thompson | Executive Dir. | 45 | $92,000 | $0 | $0 | $92,000 | 1 |
| Michael Madnick | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Fournier | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Marvel | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Ementas | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berstrom | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Martin Leaf | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David McConville | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $92K · 4 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thompson | Executive Direc | 45 | $92,032 | $0 | $0 | $92,032 | 1 |
| David Walczyk | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David McConville | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jaime Snyder | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Watson | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lucilla Marvel | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Martin Leaf | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Marvel | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Bergstrom | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Allegra Fuller Snyder | Board Emeritas | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Holt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Beam | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Neal Katz | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,041,849 | $2,470,865 | $3,239,742 | $3,234,392 | $4,994,610 | $44,409 | $162,023 | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,938,662 | $4,171,476 | $703,781 | $663,408 | $2,930,085 | $5,171 | $175,975 | 3 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,355,219 | $3,372,816 | $1,937,594 | $1,896,222 | $2,340,231 | $12,110 | $173,859 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,086,568 | $1,281,778 | $680,672 | $572,235 | $1,052,033 | $22,636 | $167,000 | 2 | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,529,502 | $792,166 | $913,232 | $767,445 | $1,327,437 | $191,222 | $226,063 | 2 | 10 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $465,596 | $526,309 | $276,430 | $30,109 | $450,149 | $12,029 | $161,542 | 2 | 10 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $703,634 | $602,735 | $312,778 | $160,486 | $584,904 | $118,177 | $36,308 | 4 | 10 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $623,415 | $851,258 | $352,663 | $59,587 | $527,172 | $76,322 | $0 | 4 | 10 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $678,262 | $897,169 | $378,826 | $287,430 | $410,880 | $258,108 | $94,999 | 4 | 10 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,634,135 | $1,404,907 | $664,257 | $506,337 | $521,748 | $1,100,417 | $96,874 | 4 | 10 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,418,425 | $1,826,139 | $307,428 | $277,109 | $1,194,514 | $201,048 | $96,528 | 4 | 10 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,238,183 | $946,315 | $822,073 | $684,823 | $448,431 | $59,733 | $92,000 | 4 | 10 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $736,741 | $721,315 | $427,865 | $392,955 | $597,092 | $25,886 | $92,032 | 4 | 10 |
Funders of this organization
43 grantors reported grants to this organization, $13,384,316 in all, tax years 2010 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 43). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPACTASSETS INC | $2,010,000 | 1 | $2,010,000 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $1,613,730 | 7 | $501,659 | 2024 | 2016, 2019-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| SERGEY BRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | $1,565,513 | 1 | $1,565,513 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $1,241,099 | 5 | $125,000 | 2022 | 2017, 2019-2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| JEREMY AND HANNELORE GRANTHAM ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,000,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| GORDON E AND BETTY I MOORE FOUNDATION | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,000,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Buckminster Fuller Institute” | show |
| RSF SOCIAL FINANCE INC | $840,074 | 9 | $25,000 | 2014 | 2010, 2012-2014 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION | $775,000 | 3 | $275,000 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| TRANSFORMATION TRUST INC | $500,832 | 2 | $250,832 | 2021 | 2020-2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| NOVO FOUNDATION | $375,000 | 3 | $350,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| THE ERIC AND WENDY SCHMIDT FUND FOR STRATEGIC INNOVATION | $370,800 | 3 | $20,800 | 2023 | 2020, 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| PETERFFY FOUNDATION | $370,000 | 6 | $50,000 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | $308,000 | 2 | $267,500 | 2021 | 2020-2021 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| BUILDERS INITIATIVE | $297,850 | 1 | $297,850 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Buckminster Fuller Institute” | show |
| THE LENFEST INST FOR JOURNALISM SPE ASSET FUND OF THE PHL FOUNDATION | $270,000 | 3 | $170,000 | 2014 | 2012, 2014 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $261,920 | 5 | $25,000 | 2023 | 2010-2012, 2017, 2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND | $112,600 | 2 | $102,600 | 2014 | 2011, 2014 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION | $87,000 | 3 | $27,000 | 2023 | 2021-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “THE BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | $67,510 | 3 | $35,000 | 2021 | 2018-2019, 2021 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| STILL POINT FUND | $55,000 | 2 | $30,000 | 2025 | 2024-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
| MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| FORGOOD INC | $44,337 | 4 | $5,528 | 2018 | 2010-2012, 2018 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC | $32,760 | 1 | $32,760 | 2022 | 2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ONE EARTH PHILANTHROPY | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 | 2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE SETH AND ANGIE TAUBE FOUNDATION INC | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE” | show |
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| SPARK NS INC | CA | U20 | $9,000,000 | $6,368,774 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $378,462 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA | CA | U20 | $3,704,560 | $3,513,080 | Executive Dir. | $352,441 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TECHNOVATION | CA | U20 | $5,596,256 | $4,834,181 | FOUNDER/CEO | $167,270 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES COUNCIL | CA | U20 | $4,338,973 | $4,255,669 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $208,016 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BAY AREA DISRUPTOR AND STARTUP SUPPORT LABS | CA | U20 | $2,783,979 | $3,181,879 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| IQM RESEARCH INSTITUTE | MI | U20 | $4,600,511 | $4,561,763 | VP OF ADVANCE PROGRAMS | $333,281 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE | VA | U20 | $7,322,596 | $5,933,024 | President CEO | $706,162 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| KANSAS HEALTH INSTITUTE | KS | U20 | $4,399,442 | $4,391,764 | PRESIDENT | $351,653 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE INC | MA | U20 | $3,396,186 | $4,215,075 | PRESIDENT/CEO (UNTIL 1/2025) | $169,653 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES | DC | U20 | $2,771,086 | $2,818,349 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $352,701 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC | MD | U20 | $3,462,048 | $3,168,584 | Exec. Director | $230,112 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE INC | MO | U20 | $2,697,035 | $2,682,685 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $159,381 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN CENTER FOR OPTICS MANUFACTURING INC | NY | U20 | $5,914,556 | $5,695,231 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $257,716 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| HUMAN CELL ATLAS INC | MA | U20 | $5,842,219 | $5,540,729 | CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD | $0 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| PATUXENT PARTNERSHIP INC | MD | U20 | $9,556,202 | $9,381,272 | IPA EMPLOYEE | $255,032 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL SEAKEEPERS SOCIETY INC | FL | U20 | $8,006,477 | $7,033,771 | CHIEF PROG. | $126,346 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| SYSTEMS BUILDING RESEARCH ALLIANCE | NY | U20 | $4,930,518 | $1,447,014 | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| ASH REGISTRY INC | DC | U20 | $4,973,130 | $10,038,615 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $744,060 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HYDROLOGIC SCIENCE | MA | U20 | $4,807,688 | $4,325,317 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $205,588 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INVENTORS INC | FL | U20 | $3,652,522 | $1,906,245 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY | NM | U20 | $4,420,698 | $4,322,252 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code U20, revenue within 2x |
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2024 · Form 990 · $2,470,865 spent · pay $206,286 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Program expenses | $2,008,610 | $2,008,610 | - | - | 81.3% |
| Fees: other services | $203,020 | $172,567 | $24,362 | $6,091 | 8.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $162,023 | $113,416 | $32,404 | $16,203 | 6.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $29,783 | $20,848 | $5,957 | $2,978 | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $19,289 | $16,396 | $964 | $1,929 | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $14,480 | $10,136 | $2,896 | $1,448 | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $10,161 | $7,113 | $2,540 | $508 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,180 | $7,344 | - | $1,836 | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $4,660 | $3,262 | $1,398 | - | 0.2% | |
| Occupancy | $3,819 | $3,246 | $458 | $115 | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $3,444 | $2,411 | $861 | $172 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and service fees | $2,396 | $2,156 | $240 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $2,470,865 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $4,171,476 spent · pay $224,697 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Program expenses | $3,051,015 | $3,051,015 | - | - | 73.1% |
| Fees: other services | $806,003 | $685,103 | $96,720 | $24,180 | 19.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $175,975 | $123,182 | $35,195 | $17,598 | 4.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,154 | $23,208 | $6,631 | $3,315 | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $30,683 | $26,081 | $1,534 | $3,068 | 0.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,036 | $19,229 | - | $4,807 | 0.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $15,568 | $10,897 | $3,114 | $1,557 | 0.4% | |
| Occupancy | $15,382 | $13,075 | $1,846 | $461 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $9,331 | $6,531 | $2,333 | $467 | 0.2% | |
| Insurance | $5,591 | $3,914 | $1,677 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and service fees | $3,190 | $2,871 | $319 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $796 | - | $796 | - | 0.0% |
| Office expenses | $752 | $526 | $188 | $38 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,171,476 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $3,372,816 spent · pay $229,858 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Program expenses | $2,357,916 | $2,357,916 | - | - | 69.9% |
| Fees: other services | $736,854 | $626,326 | $88,422 | $22,106 | 21.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $173,859 | $121,701 | $34,772 | $17,386 | 5.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,067 | $26,647 | $7,613 | $3,807 | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $19,704 | $13,793 | $4,926 | $985 | 0.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $17,932 | $12,553 | $3,586 | $1,793 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $11,598 | $9,858 | $580 | $1,160 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and service fees | $8,373 | $7,536 | $837 | - | 0.2% |
| Insurance | $4,320 | $3,024 | $1,296 | - | 0.1% | |
| Office expenses | $1,355 | $948 | $339 | $68 | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $1,107 | - | $1,107 | - | 0.0% |
| Advertising and promotion | $935 | $748 | - | $187 | 0.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $796 | - | $796 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,372,816 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $1,281,778 spent · pay $207,917 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Program expenses | $628,979 | $628,979 | - | - | 49.1% |
| Fees: other services | $354,024 | $247,817 | $106,207 | - | 27.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $167,000 | $91,850 | $50,100 | $25,050 | 13.0% | |
| Information technology | $36,901 | $25,831 | $9,225 | $1,845 | 2.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,026 | $13,764 | $7,508 | $3,754 | 2.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,435 | $11,661 | $2,915 | $4,859 | 1.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $15,891 | $8,740 | $4,767 | $2,384 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and service fees | $15,602 | $14,042 | $1,560 | - | 1.2% |
| Travel | $12,403 | $10,543 | $620 | $1,240 | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $4,376 | - | $4,376 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $916 | $824 | $92 | - | 0.1% |
| Office expenses | $827 | $579 | $207 | $41 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $398 | - | $398 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,281,778 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $792,166 spent · pay $263,364 · grants $0 · events $26,364
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $376,580 | $375,918 | $662 | $0 | 47.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $226,063 | $72,500 | $153,563 | $0 | 28.5% | |
| Office expenses | $33,931 | $22,337 | $10,696 | $898 | 4.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $33,640 | $19,500 | $14,140 | $0 | 4.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $26,364 | $24,441 | $1,095 | $828 | 3.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $25,049 | $4,145 | $20,904 | $0 | 3.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $18,873 | $406 | $18,467 | $0 | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $18,428 | $6,485 | $11,943 | $0 | 2.3% | |
| Information technology | $13,331 | $6,455 | $5,021 | $1,855 | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $10,958 | $9,605 | $1,353 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,403 | $0 | $3,403 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Occupancy | $3,300 | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,246 | $2,186 | $60 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $792,166 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $526,309 spent · pay $193,871 · grants $0 · events $39,752
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $192,944 | $184,368 | $8,467 | $109 | 36.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $161,542 | $105,002 | $24,232 | $32,308 | 30.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $39,752 | $39,148 | $584 | $20 | 7.6% | |
| Office expenses | $36,236 | $10,098 | $20,770 | $5,368 | 6.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $32,475 | $0 | $32,475 | $0 | 6.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $19,073 | $12,397 | $2,861 | $3,815 | 3.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $13,256 | $8,616 | $1,989 | $2,651 | 2.5% | |
| Information technology | $10,674 | $4,123 | $6,551 | $0 | 2.0% | |
| Travel | $7,790 | $7,129 | $598 | $63 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,284 | $3,234 | $4,050 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,596 | $0 | $3,596 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,687 | $1,687 | $0 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $526,309 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $602,735 spent · pay $110,654 · grants $0 · events $1,636
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $200,869 | $140,608 | $60,261 | - | 33.3% |
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $108,814 | $108,814 | - | - | 18.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,183 | $49,910 | $12,477 | $20,796 | 13.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $74,346 | $31,213 | $28,795 | $14,338 | 12.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Meals and Travel | $45,023 | $38,270 | $2,251 | $4,502 | 7.5% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $36,308 | $25,416 | $7,262 | $3,630 | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and CC fees | $18,026 | $16,223 | $1,803 | - | 3.0% |
| Information technology | $15,117 | $10,582 | $3,779 | $756 | 2.5% | |
| All other expenses | $8,737 | $7,864 | $873 | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $7,308 | - | $7,308 | - | 1.2% | |
| Occupancy | $1,773 | $1,241 | $443 | $89 | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,636 | $1,472 | - | $164 | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $1,595 | $1,117 | $404 | $74 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $602,735 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $851,258 spent · pay $218,137 · grants $0 · events $25,380
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $218,137 | $111,632 | $71,081 | $35,424 | 25.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $205,978 | $205,978 | - | - | 24.2% |
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $198,036 | $138,625 | $59,411 | - | 23.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $123,957 | $74,374 | $18,594 | $30,989 | 14.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $25,380 | $22,842 | - | $2,538 | 3.0% | |
| Occupancy | $19,776 | $13,843 | $4,944 | $989 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and CC fees | $15,444 | $13,900 | $1,544 | - | 1.8% |
| Information technology | $11,167 | $7,817 | $2,792 | $558 | 1.3% | |
| Travel | $8,922 | $7,584 | $446 | $892 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $8,133 | $7,320 | $813 | - | 1.0% |
| Office expenses | $6,815 | $4,766 | $1,707 | $342 | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $6,426 | - | $6,426 | - | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $3,087 | $2,778 | $309 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $851,258 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $897,169 spent · pay $252,076 · grants $0 · events $12,777
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $364,944 | $255,461 | $109,483 | - | 40.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $157,077 | $80,385 | $51,184 | $25,508 | 17.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $115,709 | $69,426 | $17,356 | $28,927 | 12.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $94,999 | $48,616 | $30,956 | $15,427 | 10.6% | |
| Occupancy | $36,687 | $25,681 | $9,172 | $1,834 | 4.1% | |
| Travel | $24,131 | $20,511 | $1,207 | $2,413 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $17,823 | $17,823 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Other (as described) | Bank and CC fees | $17,522 | $15,770 | $1,752 | - | 2.0% |
| Information technology | $15,433 | $10,803 | $3,858 | $772 | 1.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $12,777 | $11,499 | - | $1,278 | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $10,327 | - | $10,327 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $9,847 | $8,862 | $985 | - | 1.1% |
| All other expenses | $9,609 | $8,135 | $1,347 | $127 | 1.1% | |
| Office expenses | $9,473 | $6,631 | $2,368 | $474 | 1.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $811 | - | $811 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $897,169 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $1,404,907 spent · pay $336,160 · grants $0 · events $20,559
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $398,504 | $398,504 | - | - | 28.4% |
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $341,337 | $238,936 | $102,401 | - | 24.3% |
| Other salaries and wages | $239,286 | $122,456 | $77,972 | $38,858 | 17.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $158,792 | $95,275 | $23,819 | $39,698 | 11.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $96,874 | $49,575 | $31,567 | $15,732 | 6.9% | |
| Travel | $39,537 | $33,606 | $1,977 | $3,954 | 2.8% | |
| Occupancy | $32,037 | $22,426 | $8,009 | $1,602 | 2.3% | |
| Office expenses | $20,887 | $14,534 | $5,315 | $1,038 | 1.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $20,559 | $18,503 | - | $2,056 | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and CC fees | $15,219 | $13,697 | $1,522 | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $14,327 | $12,894 | $1,433 | - | 1.0% |
| All other expenses | $13,690 | $11,923 | $1,667 | $100 | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $6,915 | - | $6,915 | - | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $5,171 | $3,619 | $1,293 | $259 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,772 | - | $1,772 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,404,907 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $1,826,139 spent · pay $467,005 · grants $100,000 · events $22,063
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $703,490 | $703,490 | - | - | 38.5% |
| Other salaries and wages | $370,477 | $190,727 | $143,012 | $36,738 | 20.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $289,145 | $202,401 | $86,744 | - | 15.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $117,548 | $94,038 | $23,510 | - | 6.4% | |
| Grants outside the US | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $96,528 | $48,264 | $24,132 | $24,132 | 5.3% | |
| Travel | $35,220 | $24,654 | $8,805 | $1,761 | 1.9% | |
| Occupancy | $31,868 | $22,308 | $7,967 | $1,593 | 1.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $22,063 | $19,857 | - | $2,206 | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $21,506 | - | $21,506 | - | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $10,721 | $7,505 | $2,680 | $536 | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $8,014 | $5,732 | $1,912 | $370 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $6,854 | $6,169 | $685 | - | 0.4% |
| All other expenses | $5,561 | $4,629 | $838 | $94 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and CC fees | $5,182 | $4,664 | $518 | - | 0.3% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,962 | - | $1,962 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,826,139 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $946,315 spent · pay $346,204 · grants $100,000 · events $10,248
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $254,204 | $131,170 | $100,909 | $22,125 | 26.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $222,930 | $222,930 | - | - | 23.6% |
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $111,454 | $78,018 | $33,436 | - | 11.8% |
| Grants outside the US | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | - | 10.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $92,000 | $46,000 | $23,000 | $23,000 | 9.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,920 | $23,136 | $5,784 | - | 3.1% | |
| Occupancy | $26,120 | $18,284 | $6,530 | $1,306 | 2.8% | |
| Information technology | $25,404 | $17,783 | $6,351 | $1,270 | 2.7% | |
| Insurance | $25,272 | - | $25,272 | - | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $18,901 | $13,231 | $4,725 | $945 | 2.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,248 | $9,223 | - | $1,025 | 1.1% | |
| Office expenses | $8,947 | $6,231 | $2,287 | $429 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $7,217 | $6,495 | $722 | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | Bank and CC fees | $6,091 | $5,482 | $609 | - | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $5,175 | $4,224 | $843 | $108 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,432 | - | $3,432 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $946,315 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $721,315 spent · pay $200,169 · grants $100,000 · events $33,656
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Direct Program Expense | $149,968 | $149,968 | - | - | 20.8% |
| Other (as described) | Professional Fees | $115,120 | $80,449 | $34,671 | - | 16.0% |
| Grants outside the US | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | - | 13.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $92,032 | $64,638 | $24,461 | $2,933 | 12.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $75,825 | $53,255 | $20,154 | $2,416 | 10.5% | |
| Travel | $34,649 | $31,340 | $3,309 | - | 4.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $33,656 | $33,522 | - | $134 | 4.7% | |
| Occupancy | $26,891 | $18,542 | $7,513 | $836 | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $25,814 | $25,797 | $17 | - | 3.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $19,418 | $13,389 | $5,425 | $604 | 2.7% | |
| All other expenses | $14,879 | $9,317 | $5,409 | $153 | 2.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $12,894 | $8,890 | $3,603 | $401 | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $7,237 | - | $7,237 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Charges | $5,838 | $4,650 | $1,188 | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | Telephone & Communication | $4,720 | $3,254 | $1,319 | $147 | 0.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,374 | - | $2,374 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $721,315 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
Trademarks
2 US trademarks, 1 live.
- The Buckminster Fuller Institute 2 marks, CA FUZZY medium confidence: same name (governing-board words and legal endings aside) and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPACESHIP EARTH | 88136421 | 2018-09-28 | Registration cancelled | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| SPACESHIP EARTH | 76358405 | 2002-01-14 | Registration cancelled | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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