Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc
- Assets
- $92.8m
- Revenue
- $64.0m
- Investments
- $1.6m
- Employees
- 244
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 04-2535767
Organization Overview
Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc employed 244 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Union Of Concerned Scientists 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 09/2021, Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc generated $64.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.6m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 6 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS PUTS RIGOROUS INDEPENDENT SCIENCE TO WORK TO SOLVE OUR PLANET'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS. JOINING WITH PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY, UCS COMBINES TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM WORKS TO LIMIT THE MAGNITUDE AND IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, TO HELP COMMUNITIES BUILD RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF UNAVOIDABLE CLIMATE IMPACTS, AND TO ACCELERATE A RAPID AND EQUITABLE SHIFT IN THE WAY WE POWER OUR LIVES BY MODERNIZING OUR ELECTRICITY GRID SO IT CAN OPERATE RELIABLY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. IN ADDITION, UCS WORKS TO MAKE SURE THE MAJOR FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES FACE LEGAL, FINANCIAL, REPUTATIONAL, AND POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES FOR MISLEADING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CLIMATE SCIENCE AND SOLUTIONS. WE ADVANCE THESE EFFORTS BY COMBINING RIGOROUS SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS WITH ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH EFFORTS.
THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND DEMOCRACY WORKS FOR STRONG, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCIENCE, A ROBUST, TRANSPARENT DEMOCRACY, JUSTICE FOR OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES, THE EFFECTIVE USE OF SCIENCE IN MAKING POLICY THAT SERVES THE COMMON GOOD, AND ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE-BASED ELECTION AND REDISTRICTING RULE. THE CENTER PRODUCES ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS AND BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO DISCUSS KEY ISSUES SUCH AS ENSURING PUBLIC ACCESS TO SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION, KEEPING SCIENCE FREE FROM DISTORTION AND MANIPULATION BY SPECIAL INTERESTS, AND PROMOTING MORE EFFECTIVE USE OF SCIENCE IN POLICY MAKING.
THE CLEAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SEEKS TO ADVANCE AN AMBITIOUS AND EQUITABLE CLEAN TRANSPORTATION AGENDA. WE ANALYZE ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES, BIOFUELS, AND RELATED OIL-REDUCTION STRATEGIES, AND WORKING WITH A BROAD SET OF STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE NEW JOBS AND INDUSTRIES, SAVE CONSUMERS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS AT THE GAS PUMP, IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Kimmell President (until December 2020) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $366,476 |
Kathleen Rest Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $290,623 |
Laurie Marden Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $253,737 |
Cheryl Schaffer Chief Administrative & Fin. Officer | Officer | 40 | $253,562 |
Andrew Rosenberg Csd Program Director | 40 | $233,735 | |
Suzanne Shaw Director Of Communications | Officer | 40 | $221,372 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
O'brien-garret Fundraising & Member Education | 9/29/21 | $2,513,895 |
Care2com Inc Communications Services | 9/29/21 | $240,000 |
The Bridgespan Group Strategic Planning | 9/29/21 | $567,994 |
M&r Strategic Services Fundraising & Member Education | 9/29/21 | $925,839 |
Barbara Love Anti-racism Consulting | 9/29/21 | $191,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,380,847 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,221,080 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $752,641 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,601,927 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $666,625 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,657 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,653,275 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,178 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $64,025,005 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,593,837 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $266,479 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,716,235 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,574,398 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,477,480 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,585,836 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $303,160 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $76,565 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $148,867 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $449,995 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $180,004 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,316,709 |
| Advertising and promotion | $912,890 |
| Office expenses | $188,872 |
| Information technology | $305,247 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,076,454 |
| Travel | $28,939 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $92,713 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $828,532 |
| Insurance | $84,438 |
| All other expenses | $1,116,863 |
| Total functional expenses | $44,644,043 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,347,928 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,541,610 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,828,745 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,863 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $43,944 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $449,839 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,661,275 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $60,576,327 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,612,579 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,718,164 |
| Total assets | $92,807,274 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,293,969 |
| 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 | $8,102,254 |
| Total liabilities | $12,396,223 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,554,615 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,856,436 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $92,807,274 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc has recieved totaling $191,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Farvue Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Philip J Solondz Family Foundation Millburn, NJ PURPOSE: CLIMATE AND ENERGY | $25,000 |
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT: CLIMATE CHANGE. | $18,000 |
Birches Foundation Chatham, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation Williamsburg, MI PURPOSE: ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Mycelium Foundation Inc Titusville, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $6,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $433,162 |
| Earnings | $72,305 |
| Ending Balance | $505,467 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Council On Foreign Relations Inc New York, NY | $674,171,200 | $102,605,000 |
Population Council Inc New York, NY | $165,937,710 | $57,674,221 |
Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc Cambridge, MA | $92,807,274 | $64,025,005 |
Business Council For International Understanding Inc New York, NY | $3,579,725 | $5,813,542 |
Committee For Accuracy In Middle East Reporting In America Inc Boston, MA | $14,473,730 | $9,012,828 |
Foreign Policy Association Incorporated New York, NY | $5,721,976 | $4,285,945 |
Carnegie Council For Ethics In International Affairs Inc New York, NY | $42,413,355 | $2,380,908 |
Independent Diplomat Inc New York, NY | $1,546,888 | $2,800,004 |
Israel Policy Forum Inc New York, NY | $4,206,685 | $4,071,986 |
The Africa-America Institute New York, NY | $4,440,622 | $2,165,945 |
Parliamentarians For Global Action New York, NY | $2,359,532 | $2,527,257 |
Carey Institute For Global Good Inc Rensselaerville, NY | $4,785,067 | $2,167,736 |