Center For Inquiry Inc
- Assets
- $8.1m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $47.4k
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Amherst, NY
- Founding
- 04/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 22-2306795
Organization Overview
Center For Inquiry Inc is located in Amherst, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Inquiry Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Inquiry Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Center For Inquiry Inc generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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.
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.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FOR MEDIA/INVESTIGATION PRODUCTIONS PROGRAMS, LIBRARY PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDING CONFERENCE EVENTS, THE ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robyn Blumner CEO & President | Officer | 52 | $175,048 |
Nicholas Little Secretary | Officer | 46 | $99,250 |
Barry Karr CFO & Treasurer | Officer | 39 | $85,508 |
Kendrick Frazier Director | Trustee | 35.8 | $37,073 |
Edward Tabash Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Julia Sweeney Director | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,671,813 |
| Investment income | $41,065 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,922 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,172 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,991,557 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,855,151 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $142,875 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,236 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $39,626 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $88,840 |
| Fees for services: Other | $183,275 |
| Advertising and promotion | $430,236 |
| Office expenses | $31,622 |
| Information technology | $199,600 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $207,526 |
| Travel | $10,628 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,295 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,190 |
| Insurance | $69,185 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,410,368 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,060 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,706,850 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,295,092 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,527 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $86,288 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $57,735 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,108,120 |
| Investments—other securities | $47,423 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $756,068 |
| Total assets | $8,104,198 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $329,497 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,382,852 |
| Total liabilities | $1,712,349 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,391,849 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Inquiry Inc has awarded $22,923 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Amherst, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,974 |
Amherst, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,949 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Center For Inquiry Inc has recieved totaling $684,050.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stiefel Freethought Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $195,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Education | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $69,110 |
Quitiplas Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,028 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $647,603 |
| Earnings | $2,121,401 |
| Net Contributions | $25,572,866 |
| Other Expense | $32,839 |
| Ending Balance | $28,309,031 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Modern Language Association Of America New York, NY | $26,742,104 | $16,207,433 |
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | $294,142,753 | $31,170,811 |
Pen American Center Inc New York, NY | $36,781,487 | $29,059,092 |
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc New York, NY | $15,641,619 | $8,091,268 |
Archaeological Institute Of America Boston, MA | $15,760,718 | $9,516,750 |
Academy Of American Poets Incorporated New York, NY | $16,980,319 | $4,039,105 |
Grub Street Inc Boston, MA | $11,789,751 | $6,194,111 |
Center For Inquiry Inc Amherst, NY | $8,104,198 | $5,991,557 |
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,696,616 | $3,836,375 |
Hawthornden Literary Retreat Pittsburgh, PA | $228,597,299 | $115,561,060 |
Connecticut Humanities Council Middletown, CT | $1,530,926 | $3,295,528 |
New York Council For The Humanities New York, NY | $2,496,894 | $3,586,085 |