Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation
Union of Concerned Scientists
Citizens and scientists for environmental solutions
Board Leadership
Anne R. Kapuscinski
Chair
CEO
Kenneth Kimmell
President
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The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
UCS members are people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planet.
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
UCS members are people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planet.
Financial
88.14
Accountability & Transparency
96.00

Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
78.5% | |
Administrative Expenses | 3.7% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 17.7% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.19 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.34 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 10.2% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 13.0% |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $29,661,136 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $29,661,136 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $29,661,136 |
Other Revenue | $764,616 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $30,425,752 |
EXPENSES (Adjusted) | |
Program Expenses | $25,176,350 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,284,014 |
Fundraising Expenses | $5,409,556 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $31,869,920 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-1,444,168 |
Net Assets | $38,356,865 |
Charts
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
---|---|---|---|---|
$275,618 | 0.86% | Kenneth Kimmell | President | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$248,379 | 0.77% | Kathleen Rest | Executive Director |
Mission
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
UCS members are people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planet.
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Union of Concerned Scientists (MA) | 91.14 | |
Western Conservation Foundation (CO) | 86.21 | |
EARTHWORKS (DC) | 93.12 | |
Environmental Law and Policy Center (IL) | 92.08 | |
Environmental Integrity Project (DC) | 90.71 |