Global Challenges Project Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Global Challenges Project Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Challenges Project 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 12/2023, Global Challenges Project Inc generated $921.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $892.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 2 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATON'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO GRAPPLE WITH IMPORTANT GLOBAL CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GLOBAL CHALLENGES PROJECT INC (GCP) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED WITH THE MISSION TO ADDRESS EXISTENTIAL RISKS TO HUMANITY AND HELP FOSTER A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF RESEARCHERS AND ACTIVISTS WORKING TO PREVENT CATASTROPHIC OUTCOMES. IN 2022, GCP HAS SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED AND HOSTED NINE EXISTENTIAL RISK WORKSHOPS, SERVING AS A HUB FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM (EA) STUDENTS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THE MULTIFACETED CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND BIOSECURITY (BIO X-RISK).THESE WORKSHOPS HAVE ATTRACTED PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD, CREATING A PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING. OUR WORKSHOP CURRICULUM HAS INCLUDED A VARIETY OF LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS, WHICH HAVE FACILITATED FOCUSED DISCUSSIONS ON EMERGING THREATS, BEST PRACTICES, AND POTENTIAL MITIGATION STRATEGIES. WE HAVE ALSO WORKED TO ENCOURAGE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES BY INVITING SPEAKERS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES, RANGING FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE AND AI TO BIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH. THIS APPROACH HAS RESULTED IN INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND FRESH INSIGHTS THAT HELP GUIDE THE EA COMMUNITY IN IDENTIFYING THE MOST PROMISING PATHS TO ADDRESS AI AND BIO X-RISKS.IN 2024, GCP IS PLANNING TO HOST AN ADDITIONAL 6 WORKSHOPS, CONTINUING OUR MISSION TO BRING TOGETHER PASSIONATE AND TALENTED STUDENTS EAGER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EA AND X-RISK COMMUNITIES. THESE UPCOMING EVENTS WILL FURTHER EXPLORE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN AI AND BIOSECURITY RESEARCH AND DISCUSS HOW TO TRANSLATE ACADEMIC INSIGHTS INTO CONCRETE ACTIONS TO REDUCE EXISTENTIAL RISKS.
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $887,589 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $887,589 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $921,307 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $53,463 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,156 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,507 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $187,845 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,023 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $41,761 |
Total functional expenses | $892,739 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,914 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $110,914 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $110,914 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $110,914 |