Federation Of American Scientists
- Assets
- $8.2m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7185827
Organization Overview
Federation Of American Scientists is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (Q41) the organization is classified as: Arms Control & Peace, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Federation Of American Scientists employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Federation Of American Scientists 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 06/2021, Federation Of American Scientists generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS (FAS), A POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION, SEEKS TO PROMOTE NATIONAL AND GLOBAL SECURITY BY ADVANCING SOLUTIONS TO IMPORTANT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROBLEMS. FAS PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, PROMOTES TRANSPARENCY,
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SCIENCE POLICYTHE CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE POLICY INITIATIVE PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, MOBILIZING EXPERTS AND CONNECTING THEM DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS.THE ORGANS INITIATIVE USES DATA SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
NATIONAL SECURITYTHE NUCLEAR INFORMATION PROJECT TRACKS GLOBAL NUCLEAR ARSENALS AND NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATIES, TO REDUCE THE EXISTENTIAL THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR.THE DEFENSE POSTURE PROJECT MONITORS RAPID ADVANCEMENTS IN MILITARY TECHNOLOGY THAT CHALLENGE EXISTING CONCEPTS OF DETERRENCE.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONTHE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INITIATIVE ANALYSES IMMIGRATION POLICY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN ADVANCING THE NATION'S NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCETHE TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO ACCESS DIVERSE, LEADING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTS INTERESTED IN A "TOUR OF SERVICE" IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.THE PROGRAM ALSO LEVERAGES FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS (SUCH AS FELLOWSHIPS AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) MOBILITY PROGRAM) TO IDENTIFY AND PLACE QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TALENT (I.E., FELLOWS) INTO KEY ROLES WORKING INSIDE FEDERAL AGENCIES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO FEDERAL AGENCIES TO BETTER IMPLEMENT FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS TO BRING ON CRITICAL S&T CAPACITY.
SCIENCE POLICYTHE CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE POLICY INITIATIVE PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, MOBILIZING EXPERTS AND CONNECTING THEM DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS.THE ORGANS INITIATIVE USES DATA SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
NATIONAL SECURITYTHE NUCLEAR INFORMATION PROJECT TRACKS GLOBAL NUCLEAR ARSENALS AND NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATIES, TO REDUCE THE EXISTENTIAL THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR.THE DEFENSE POSTURE PROJECT MONITORS RAPID ADVANCEMENTS IN MILITARY TECHNOLOGY THAT CHALLENGE EXISTING CONCEPTS OF DETERRENCE.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONTHE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INITIATIVE ANALYSES IMMIGRATION POLICY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN ADVANCING THE NATION'S NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCETHE TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO ACCESS DIVERSE, LEADING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTS INTERESTED IN A "TOUR OF SERVICE" IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.THE PROGRAM ALSO LEVERAGES FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS (SUCH AS FELLOWSHIPS AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) MOBILITY PROGRAM) TO IDENTIFY AND PLACE QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TALENT (I.E., FELLOWS) INTO KEY ROLES WORKING INSIDE FEDERAL AGENCIES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO FEDERAL AGENCIES TO BETTER IMPLEMENT FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS TO BRING ON CRITICAL S&T CAPACITY.
SCIENCE POLICYTHE CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE POLICY INITIATIVE PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, MOBILIZING EXPERTS AND CONNECTING THEM DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS.THE ORGANS INITIATIVE USES DATA SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
NATIONAL SECURITYTHE NUCLEAR INFORMATION PROJECT TRACKS GLOBAL NUCLEAR ARSENALS AND NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATIES, TO REDUCE THE EXISTENTIAL THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR.THE DEFENSE POSTURE PROJECT MONITORS RAPID ADVANCEMENTS IN MILITARY TECHNOLOGY THAT CHALLENGE EXISTING CONCEPTS OF DETERRENCE.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONTHE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INITIATIVE ANALYSES IMMIGRATION POLICY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN ADVANCING THE NATION'S NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCETHE TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO ACCESS DIVERSE, LEADING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTS INTERESTED IN A "TOUR OF SERVICE" IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.THE PROGRAM ALSO LEVERAGES FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS (SUCH AS FELLOWSHIPS AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) MOBILITY PROGRAM) TO IDENTIFY AND PLACE QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TALENT (I.E., FELLOWS) INTO KEY ROLES WORKING INSIDE FEDERAL AGENCIES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO FEDERAL AGENCIES TO BETTER IMPLEMENT FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS TO BRING ON CRITICAL S&T CAPACITY.
SCIENCE POLICYTHE CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE POLICY INITIATIVE PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, MOBILIZING EXPERTS AND CONNECTING THEM DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS.THE ORGANS INITIATIVE USES DATA SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
NATIONAL SECURITYTHE NUCLEAR INFORMATION PROJECT TRACKS GLOBAL NUCLEAR ARSENALS AND NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATIES, TO REDUCE THE EXISTENTIAL THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR.THE DEFENSE POSTURE PROJECT MONITORS RAPID ADVANCEMENTS IN MILITARY TECHNOLOGY THAT CHALLENGE EXISTING CONCEPTS OF DETERRENCE.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONTHE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INITIATIVE ANALYSES IMMIGRATION POLICY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN ADVANCING THE NATION'S NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.THE DAY ONE PROJECT WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND ACTIONABLE IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCETHE TALENT, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO ACCESS DIVERSE, LEADING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTS INTERESTED IN A "TOUR OF SERVICE" IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.THE PROGRAM ALSO LEVERAGES FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS (SUCH AS FELLOWSHIPS AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) MOBILITY PROGRAM) TO IDENTIFY AND PLACE QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TALENT (I.E., FELLOWS) INTO KEY ROLES WORKING INSIDE FEDERAL AGENCIES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO FEDERAL AGENCIES TO BETTER IMPLEMENT FLEXIBLE HIRING PATHWAYS TO BRING ON CRITICAL S&T CAPACITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Choi Senior Fellow | 40 | $256,638 | |
Ali Nouri President | 40 | $169,848 | |
Steven Aftergood Director Gov Secrecy Proj | 40 | $132,487 | |
Hans Kristensen Director Of Nuclear Inform | 40 | $116,484 | |
Erik Martin Impact Fellow | 40 | $110,547 | |
Adam Mount Senior Fellow | 40 | $109,695 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cenote Llc Program Consultant | 6/29/21 | $198,000 |
Day One Project Llc Program Consultant | 6/29/21 | $247,000 |
Cenote Llc Program Consultant | 6/29/21 | $198,000 |
Schoop Consulting Llc Program Consultant | 6/29/21 | $143,200 |
Day One Project Llc Program Consultant | 6/29/21 | $247,000 |
Schoop Consulting Llc Program Consultant | 6/29/21 | $143,200 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $291,011 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,114,331 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,405,342 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $215,457 |
| Investment income | $2,620 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,626,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $230,848 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,270 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,024,328 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,289 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,431 |
| Payroll taxes | $177,311 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $596 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,515 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,690 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,831,498 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,995 |
| Office expenses | $115,042 |
| Information technology | $68,039 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,841 |
| Travel | $1,287 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,802 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,792 |
| Insurance | $6,609 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,910,525 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $645,395 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,566,076 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $58,862 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,980 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,518 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,589 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,585,240 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $299,915 |
| Total assets | $8,204,575 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $297,903 |
| 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 | $40,485 |
| Total liabilities | $338,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,020,792 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,845,395 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,204,575 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Federation Of American Scientists has recieved totaling $24,125,221.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $13,835,750 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION | $4,000,000 |
Breakthrough Energy Foundation Kirkland, WA PURPOSE: Clean Energy Talent Cohort | $1,464,187 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $763,410 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ENGAGING SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND TECHNOLOGISTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS TO INCREASE THE USE OF SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND EVIDENCE FOR PUBLIC ISSUES AND DECISION MAKING. | $499,784 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ENGAGING SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND TECHNOLOGISTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS TO INCREASE THE USE OF SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND EVIDENCE FOR PUBLIC ISSUES AND DECISION MAKING. | $499,784 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,000,000 |
| Earnings | $1,727 |
| Other Expense | $1,727 |
| Ending Balance | $2,000,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bancroft Global Development Washington, DC | $4,075,756 | $16,909,929 |
Federation Of American Scientists Washington, DC | $8,204,575 | $3,626,877 |
Middle East Peace Dialogue Network Inc Pikesville, MD | $105,470 | $1,639,700 |
Arms Control Association Washington, DC | $1,683,576 | $1,672,403 |
The Wisconsin Project On Nuclear Arms Control Washington, DC | $2,261,585 | $1,670,339 |
International Campaign To Ban Landmines Inc Washington, DC | $2,172,995 | $1,724,399 |
Center For Arms Control And Non-Proliferation Washington, DC | $5,566,353 | $789,523 |
Partnership For Global Security Bethesda, MD | $363,492 | $758,790 |
Institute For Science & International Security Washington, DC | $266,888 | $580,067 |
Council For A Livable World Washington, DC | $234,589 | $557,361 |
Washington Ireland Program For Service And Leadership Washington, DC | $351,848 | $592,117 |
Peace Action Education Fund Silver Spring, MD | $652,465 | $509,109 |