Santa Fe Institute
- Assets
- $95.1m
- Revenue
- $57.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 89
- Location
- Santa Fe, NM
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-0325494
Organization Overview
Santa Fe Institute is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Santa Fe Institute employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Fe Institute 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 12/2021, Santa Fe Institute generated $57.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2016, Santa Fe Institute has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $1,348,337. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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INDEPENDENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Krakauer President | Officer | 37.5 | $501,733 |
Geoffrey West Distinguished Professor | 37.5 | $283,000 | |
Jennifer Dunne VP - Science | Officer | 37.5 | $241,741 |
Melanie Mitchell Professor | 37.5 | $217,396 | |
Sidney Redner Professor | 37.5 | $215,195 | |
William M Tracy VP - Strategic Partnerships | Officer | 37.5 | $214,205 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
University Of Southern California Subaward | 12/30/21 | $193,126 |
Improve Group Construction | 12/30/21 | $195,629 |
Cosmo Cleaning Company Janitorial Services | 12/30/21 | $100,295 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,889,149 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,052,746 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $169,692 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,941,895 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,146,726 |
| Investment income | $827,129 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,858,232 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $57,773,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $358,114 |
| 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. | $1,379,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $882,785 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,589,237 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $186,807 |
| Other employee benefits | $606,865 |
| Payroll taxes | $434,409 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $209,636 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,036,634 |
| Advertising and promotion | $50,632 |
| Office expenses | $263,106 |
| Information technology | $297,270 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,328 |
| Travel | $51,320 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $63,331 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $411,591 |
| Insurance | $234,757 |
| All other expenses | $214,650 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,028,658 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,459,308 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $469,981 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $37,908,327 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $307,551 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $111,925 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $43,463 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,780,048 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,469,405 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $551,676 |
| Total assets | $95,101,684 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,207,881 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $341,250 |
| 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 | $44,392 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,593,523 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,448,999 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,059,162 |
| 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 | $95,101,684 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Santa Fe Institute has awarded $358,114 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PREDICTION/SURVEY RESEARCH | $196,073 |
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO PURPOSE: FOUNDATIONS OF INTELLIGENCE IN NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL SYSTEMS | $37,918 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE & THE NICHE CONSTRUCTION OF ADAP1 | $30,675 |
Pullman, WA PURPOSE: INFORMATION NETWORKS | $25,529 |
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: RESEARCH PROJECT | $22,327 |
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: RESEARCH PROJECT | $19,507 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Santa Fe Institute has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Whitman Family Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: OMIDYAR CHALLANGE - SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,677,724 |
| Earnings | $1,582,014 |
| Net Contributions | $5,000,000 |
| Other Expense | $616,368 |
| Ending Balance | $18,643,370 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Santa Fe Institute Santa Fe, NM | $95,101,684 | $57,773,982 |
Institute For Creation Research Dallas, TX | $48,066,250 | $13,901,038 |
American Society For Mass Spectrometry Santa Fe, NM | $6,457,668 | $3,102,826 |
Partnership For Clean Competition Research Collaborative Colorado Springs, CO | $2,731,455 | $1,501,528 |
Bcfs Property Management Company San Antonio, TX | $5,171,664 | $1,968,196 |
University License Equity Holdings Inc Aurora, CO | $18,642,060 | $2,497,891 |
Orient Land Trust Villa Grove, CO | $4,766,986 | $1,383,584 |
The Center For The Research Of Early Christian Documents Plano, TX | $571,803 | $898,767 |
Higher Orbits Foundation Aurora, CO | $1,099,476 | $1,658,940 |
Space For Humanity Denver, CO | $3,292,691 | $3,840,498 |
500 Women Scientists Boulder, CO | $400,468 | $385,693 |
Paleocultural Research Group Arvada, CO | $89,655 | $291,713 |