Social Science Research Council
- Assets
- $62.5m
- Revenue
- $18.8m
- Investments
- $29.6m
- Employees
- 87
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 04/1928
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-1325070
Organization Overview
Social Science Research Council is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1928. According to its NTEE Classification (V20) the organization is classified as: Social Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Social Science Research Council employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Social Science Research Council 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 06/2021, Social Science Research Council generated $18.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.1m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Social Science Research Council has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,048,753. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE COUNCIL APPOINTS COMMITTEES OF SCHOLARS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES THROUGH THE GENERATION OF NEW IDEAS AND THE TRAINING OF SCHOLARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL IS AN INDEPENDENT, INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IT FOSTERS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, NURTURES NEW GENERATIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENTISTS, DEEPENS HOW INQUIRY IS PRACTICED WITHIN AND ACROSS DISCIPLINES, AND MOBILIZES NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE ON IMPORTANT PUBLIC ISSUES. THE SSRC IS GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT JUSTICE, PROSPERITY, AND DEMOCRACY ALL REQUIRE BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL PROCESSES. WE WORK WITH PRACTITIONERS, POLICYMAKERS, AND ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, RELATED PROFESSIONS, AND THE HUMANITIES AND NATURAL SCIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alondra Nelson President, Thru 06/30/21 | Officer | 35 | $341,272 |
Carl Johan Fredrik Palm Vice President Of Admin & Ops | Officer | 35 | $263,874 |
Ronald Kassimir Vice President Of Programs | Officer | 35 | $208,909 |
Kristen Lewis Program Director | 35 | $197,321 | |
Lisa Yanoti Director Of Finance | 35 | $174,485 | |
Cally Waite Program Director | 35 | $170,816 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Coburn Project Interiors Inc Renovation Consulting | 6/29/20 | $208,332 |
African Population And Health Research C Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $200,000 |
Ben Kerman Consulting Llc Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $187,222 |
Group Gordon Public Relations | 6/29/20 | $164,661 |
Beecher Analysis Group Llc Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $150,000 |
Coburn Project Interiors Inc Renovation Consulting | 6/29/20 | $208,332 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,248,204 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,034,479 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $47,871 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,282,683 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,753 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $29,536 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $494,899 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,832,970 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,360 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,835,863 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,742,319 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,008,754 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,191 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,575,153 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $437,827 |
| Other employee benefits | $484,419 |
| Payroll taxes | $437,634 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $32,829 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,120 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $222,539 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $72,796 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,191,765 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,787 |
| Office expenses | $265,729 |
| Information technology | $234,219 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,416,730 |
| Travel | $132,865 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $400,806 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,557 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $522 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,133,230 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,336,147 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,250,195 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,899,801 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $108,829 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $94,740 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $29,574,002 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $243,631 |
| Total assets | $62,507,345 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $359,901 |
| Grants payable | $4,477,955 |
| 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 | $1,101,565 |
| Total liabilities | $5,939,421 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,302,586 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,265,338 |
| 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 | $62,507,345 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Social Science Research Council has awarded $80,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF MINNESOTA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $20,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $20,000 |
Evanston, IL PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $20,000 |
Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Social Science Research Council has recieved totaling $12,275,472.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TOWARD THE COSTS OF LAUNCHING A RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO DRIVE ACCEPTANCE AND UPTAKE OF COVID-19 VACCINATION EFFORTS AND PROVIDE INSIGHTS TO COUNTER HEALTH MIS- AND DIS- INFORMATION | $2,500,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | $2,400,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78973 CREATING A HEALTH INFORMATION RESEARCH CONSO | $1,061,765 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78973 CREATING A HEALTH INFORMATION RESEARCH CONSO | $938,235 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF AN OPEN-SOURCE PLATFORM FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY, ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HUMANITIES | $705,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR JUST TECH FELLOWSHIP TO ADVANCE JUSTICE & EQUITY BY TRANSFORMING RACIAL & GENDER POWER IMBALANCES WITHIN THE FIELD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; & ADVANCE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AT THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL JUSTICE | $700,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $20,071,963 |
| Earnings | $5,736,333 |
| Net Contributions | $520,000 |
| Other Expense | $1,235,475 |
| Ending Balance | $25,092,821 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc New York, NY | $32,612,042 | $18,817,686 |
Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY | $62,507,345 | $18,832,970 |
Human Services Research Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | $6,662,398 | $12,105,184 |
Just Capital Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,314,649 | $11,131,024 |
Nextcorps Inc Rochester, NY | $28,231,131 | $13,616,302 |
Parentchild Plus Inc Mineola, NY | $3,689,358 | $4,924,756 |
Keystone Research Center Inc Harrisburg, PA | $1,512,492 | $5,025,316 |
Research For Action Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,562,128 | $5,214,535 |
Intelligence Squared Us Foundation New York, NY | $440,112 | $1,780,047 |
Center For Public Interest Research Inc Boston, MA | $4,428,036 | $1,925,082 |
Social Science Research And Evaluation Inc Lincoln, MA | $1,342,676 | $1,487,405 |
Sagamore Institute Of The Adirondacks Inc Raquette Lake, NY | $6,166,292 | $1,320,161 |