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    Federation of American Scientists

    Federation of American Scientists

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...https://fas.org/

    ...1112 16TH ST NW STE 600
    Washington DC 20036-4814

    202-546-3300


    Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 1972 | EIN: 23-7185827  

     

    The Federation of American Scientists promotes a safer and more secure world by developing and advancing solutions to important science and technology security polic ... (More)

     


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    This charity's score is 92%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
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    Accountability & Finance

     

    Federation of American Scientists has earned a 92% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2021, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. 

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 4.10% - 10/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 1.86 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.00 - 10/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 10.70% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 0.50% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 88.60% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 70.73% - 10/10 pts

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