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Research and Public Policy : Non-Medical Science & Technology Research
Board Leadership
Dan Lankford
Chairman of the Board
CEO
Bill Diamond
President, CEO
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Founded in 1984, the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute is dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach. Its mission is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. We believe we are conducting the most profound search in human history to know our beginnings and our place among the stars. This mission encompasses projects covering a broad range of disciplines that include: astronomy and planetary sciences, chemical evolution, origin of life, biological evolution, cultural evolution, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The Institute comprises three centers, the Center for SETI Research, the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe and the Center for Education and Public Outreach.
Founded in 1984, the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute is dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach. Its mission is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. We believe we are conducting the most profound search in human history to know our beginnings and our place among the stars. This mission encompasses projects covering a broad range of disciplines that include: astronomy and planetary sciences, chemical evolution, origin of life, biological evolution, cultural evolution, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The Institute comprises three centers, the Center for SETI Research, the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe and the Center for Education and Public Outreach.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
77.7% | |
Administrative Expenses | 20.1% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 2.0% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.02 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.33 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 4.8% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 35.3% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
SETI Institute (CA) | 87.09 | |
Institute of Noetic Sciences (CA) | 89.78 | |
Carnegie Institution for Science (DC) | 89.75 | |
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (NY) | 91.44 | |
Lowell Observatory (AZ) | 88.81 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $2,528,341 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $17,534,558 |
Total Contributions | $20,062,899 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $20,062,899 |
Other Revenue | $45,858 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $20,108,757 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $15,499,314 |
Administrative Expenses | $4,029,190 |
Fundraising Expenses | $456,483 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $19,984,987 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $123,770 |
Net Assets | $6,793,190 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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The Carl Sagan Center (CSC) | $12,838,539 | 82.8% |
STEM Education | $2,015,248 | 13.0% |
Media and Lectures | $645,527 | 4.2% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-09 | 08/01/2019 | 87.09 | |||||||
2017-09 | 12/01/2018 | 87.01 | |||||||
2016-09 | 03/01/2018 | 84.62 | |||||||
2015-09 | 03/01/2017 | 80.94 | |||||||
2014-09 | 06/01/2016 | 82.60 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-09 | 02/01/2016 | 77.24 | |||||||
2013-09 | 12/22/2014 | 80.75 | |||||||
2012-09 | 12/20/2013 | 84.64 | |||||||
2011-09 | 04/01/2013 | 85.34 | |||||||
2010-09 | 02/01/2012 | 87.13 | |||||||
2009-09 | 09/20/2011 | 91.60 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-09 | 02/01/2011 | 95.52 | |||||||
2008-09 | 05/01/2010 | 83.85 | |||||||
2007-09 | 11/01/2008 | 82.32 | |||||||
2006-09 | 11/01/2007 | 78.90 | |||||||
2005-09 | 12/01/2006 | 79.12 | |||||||
2004-09 | 11/01/2005 | 77.65 | |||||||
2003-09 | 08/01/2004 | 89.69 | |||||||
2002-09 | 11/01/2003 | 86.43 | |||||||
2001-09 | 02/05/2003 | 98.26 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 94-2951356 |
Name in IRS Master File | SETI INSTITUTE |
NTEE Code | U31 |
NTEE Classification | Astronomy |
NTEE Type | Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (181) Scientific research for government |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | January, 1985 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | September |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$242,500 | 1.21% | Bill Diamond | Secretary, President & CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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SETI Institute (CA) | 87.09 | |
New York Academy of Sciences (NY) | 87.84 | |
Earthwatch Institute (MA) | 87.21 | |
Lowell Observatory (AZ) | 88.81 | |
Woodwell Climate Research Center (MA) | 95.03 |
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SETI Institute
189 Bernardo Avenue
Suite 200
Mountain View,
CA 94043
tel: (650) 961-6633
fax: (650) 961-7099
EIN: 94-2951356
Dan Lankford
Chairman of the Board
Bill Diamond
President, CEO
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299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923