SETI Institute

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Four-Star Charity

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Accountability & Finance

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SETI Institute

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501(c)(3) organization

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http://www.seti.org/

339 Bernardo Avenue

Suite 200

Mountain View CA 94043

650-961-6633

Mountain View CA | IRS ruling year: 1985 | EIN: 94-2951356

An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.

Organization Mission

Founded in 1984, the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute is dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach. Our mission is to ...

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Rating Information

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This charity's score is 100%, 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, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

100

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022

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

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Key Accountability Metrics

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Majority Independent Board Members - 89% independent members

8 out of 8 points

Independent Board Size - 17 independent members

7 out of 7 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee

15 out of 15 points

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Material Diversion of Assets - None

10 out of 10 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

2 out of 2 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

2 out of 2 points

Website Disclosures

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No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 35.29%

15 out of 15 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 76.36%

25 out of 25 points

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Salary of Key Persons - Data Available

IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available

Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available

Date Published	Overall Rating
2/1/2021
8/1/2019
12/1/2018
3/1/2018
3/1/2017
6/1/2016
2/1/2016
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990.
12/22/2014
12/20/2013
4/1/2013
2/1/2012
9/20/2011
2/1/2011
5/1/2010
11/1/2008
11/1/2007
12/1/2006
11/1/2005
8/1/2004
11/1/2003
2/5/2003

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SETI Institute

Rating Information

Rating Report

100

Key Accountability Metrics

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

Website Disclosures

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