B F Skinner Foundation
- Assets
- $397.3k
- Revenue
- $198.0k
- Investments
- $76.3k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 04/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 42-1325722
Organization Overview
B F Skinner Foundation is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (V23) the organization is classified as: Behavioral Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2020, B F Skinner Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. B F Skinner Foundation 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, B F Skinner Foundation generated $198.0k 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 $158.9k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO PUBLISH LITERARY WORKS AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION ISSUES PERMISSIONS FOR USE OF PICTURES AND RELATED TEXTS AS WELL AS RECEIVING ROYALTIES ON BOOKS
THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION HAS BROUGHT BACK TO PRINT CLASSIC PUBLICATIONS IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR USE BY STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO REGIONAL NONPROFIT ASSOCIATIONS THAT SERVE MANY PROFESSIONS SUCH AS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM THRU THE USE OF TWO WEB SITES, OPERANTS, LITERATURE, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE DONE EXCEPTIONAL WORK IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS OR WHOSE PROPOSALS SHOW EXCEPTIONAL MERIT. THE AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BY THE AWARDING ORGANIZATION AND FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa K Tillman President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $22,500 |
Julie S Vargas PHD Treasurer | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Joyce Tu Vice President And Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Darlene Crone Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Francesca Degli Espinosa Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David C Palmer PHD Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $77,319 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $77,319 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,319 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,075 |
| Investment income | $1,353 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $14,983 |
| 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 | $103,139 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $197,961 |
| 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 | $1,234 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $64,330 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,136 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,610 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,882 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $357 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,154 |
| Office expenses | $445 |
| Information technology | $3,555 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,200 |
| Travel | $60 |
| 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 | $1,728 |
| Insurance | $1,377 |
| All other expenses | $1,072 |
| Total functional expenses | $158,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,367 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,237 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $30,825 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,020 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $76,301 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $8,461 |
| Other assets | $122,100 |
| Total assets | $397,311 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $3,151 |
| Total liabilities | $3,151 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $394,160 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $397,311 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that B F Skinner Foundation has recieved totaling $171.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $171 |
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