Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bulletin Of The Atomic 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 06/2023, Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BULLETIN'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE MANMADE THREATS TO OUR EXISTENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BULLETIN PUBLISHES A FREE-ACCESS WEBSITE AND A BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE. BUT WE ARE MUCH MORE. THE BULLETIN'S WEBSITE, ICONIC DOOMSDAY CLOCK, AND REGULAR EVENTS HELP ADVANCE ACTIONABLE IDEAS AT A TIME WHEN TECHNOLOGY IS OUTPACING OUR ABILITY TO CONTROL IT. THE BULLETIN FOCUSES ON THREE MAIN AREAS: NUCLEAR RISK, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. WHAT CONNECTS THESE TOPICS IS A DRIVING BELIEF THAT BECAUSE HUMANS CREATED THEM, WE CAN CONTROL THEM. THE BULLETIN IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION. THE BULLETIN GATHERS A DIVERSE ARRAY OF THE MOST INFORMED AND INFLUENTIAL VOICES TRACKING MAN-MADE THREATS AND BRING THEIR INNOVATIVE THINKING TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE. THE BULLETIN APPLIES INTELLECTUAL RIGOR TO THE CONVERSATION AND DOES NOT SHRINK FROM ALARMING TRUTHS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Bronson President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $219,409 |
John Mecklin Editor-In-Chief | 40 | $146,022 | |
Colleen Mcelligott Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $128,479 | |
Edmund G Brown Jr Executive Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Balkcom Second Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Milorad Ceko Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $161,985 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $200,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $968,483 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,330,668 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $186,143 |
| Investment income | $53,633 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $930 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,346 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,541,028 |
| 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. | $216,292 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,278 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,478,160 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $132,380 |
| Payroll taxes | $125,887 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,986 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $65,811 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,354 |
| Office expenses | $221,133 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,702 |
| Travel | $20,376 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,092 |
| Insurance | $18,095 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,009,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,302,714 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,423,851 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $246,335 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $47,725 |
| 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 | $81,888 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,636 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $39,425 |
| Other assets | $200,200 |
| Total assets | $3,362,774 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $160,230 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,887 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $183,117 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,982,286 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,197,371 |
| 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 | $3,362,774 |