Center For Inquiry Inc
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Amherst, NY
- Founding
- 04/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-2306795
Organization Overview
Center For Inquiry Inc is located in Amherst, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Inquiry Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Inquiry 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 12/2023, Center For Inquiry Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONSFREE INQUIRY MAGAZINEFREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES ARTICLES EXPLAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF SECULAR HUMANISM AND SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING OUT ITS IDEALS. IT EXPLORES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENCE AS THEY INCREASE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND OUR ABILITY TO IMPROVE IT. IT ALSO EXAMINES THE DAMAGE DONE BY IGNORANCE, INTOLERANCE, AND SUPERSTITION. THE READERSHIP INCLUDES SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS, AND LAY READERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ARTICLES, FREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF POETRY.SKEPTICAL INQUIRER MAGAZINESKEPTICAL INQUIRER EXPLORES EXTRAORDINARY CLAIMS FROM A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE. THEY EXAMINE WHAT THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY KNOWS ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS WITHIN THE REALMS OF THE PARANORMAL AND ELSEWHERE. THE PUBLICATIONS EXPOSE PSEUDOSCIENCE AND PROVIDE EXPERT COMMENTARY ON HOT BUTTON ISSUES WITHIN SOCIETY. THEY AVOID THE SENSATIONALISM OFTEN PRESENTED BY THE PRESS, TELEVISION, AND MOVIES AND PROVIDE CRITICAL THINKING TOOLS TO EXAMINE THE INFORMATION PRESENTED WITHIN THE MEDIA AND ONLINE.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FOR MEDIA/INVESTIGATION PRODUCTIONS PROGRAMS, LIBRARY PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDING CONFERENCE EVENTS, THE ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM PROGRAM.
OUTREACH PROGRAM REGIONAL OFFICESPROFESSIONALLY-STAFFED OFFICES (CENTERS FOR INQUIRY) IN SELECTED CITIES CARRY OUT ASPECTS OF OUR NATIONAL AGENDA GERMANE TO CERTAIN LOCATIONS, SUCH AS OUTREACH TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN LOS ANGELES. IN ADDITION, EACH REGIONAL CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS RESIDING WITHIN SEVERAL HOURS' DRIVE OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING LECTURES, SEMINARS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE LIFE MILESTONES, AND THE LIKE.OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROMOTES FORMATION OF LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ON-CAMPUS STUDENT GROUPS FOCUSED ON OUR ISSUES, NATIONWIDE. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SPEAKERS, AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR SUCH GROUPS.
NATIONAL CONFERENCEHELD NATIONAL CSICON IN LAS VEGAS, NV OCTOBER 26-29, 2023 AT THE FLAMINGO HOTEL.IT WAS TIME ONCE AGAIN FOR THE FORCES OF REASON AND SCIENCE TO COME TOGETHER; TIME FOR CRITICAL THINKERS TO CONNECT, LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER, AND SHARPEN THEIR SKILLS; TIME FOR THE LEADING LIGHTS OF SKEPTICISM TO SHARE THEIR WISDOM AND RALLY THE TROOPS.LUMINARIES BILL NYE, PENN & TELLER, RICHARD DAWKINS, MICK WEST, SEEMA YASMIN, PAUL OFFIT, KENNY BIDDLE, ROBYN BLUMNER, DUSTIN DEAN, KATHLEEN DYER, ERIKA ENGELHAUPT, DAVE FARINA, PAUL FIDALGO, RAYMOND EDWARD HALL, GEORGE HRAB, STEPHEN HUPP, GLENN KESSLER, LEIGHANN LORD, NAOMI ORESKES, NATALIA PASTERNAK, MASSIMO POLIDORO, RINA RAPHAEL, JOE SCHWARCZ, EUGENIE SCOTT, EDDIE TABASH, MELANIE TRECEK-KING, JIM UNDERDOWN, BERTHA VAZQUEZ, STUART VYSE, AND RICHARD WISEMAN SPOKE AT THE BIGGEST SKEPTICS' EVENT OF THE YEAR AT THE FLAMINGO HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS, THE CITY OF ILLUSIONS. CSICON 2023 WAS PACKED WITH FASCINATING TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS, DAZZLING ENTERTAINMENT, AND FUN SOCIAL EVENTS WITH FELLOW SKEPTICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andy Thomson Boardmember | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Barry Kosmin Boardmember | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Brian Engler Boardmember | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
David Cowan Boardmember | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Edward Tabash Chairperson | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Leonard Tramiel Boardmember | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,343,296 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,343,296 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $904,285 |
| Investment income | $214,846 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,321 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$73,522 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $233 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,443,648 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,307,862 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $393,902 |
| Payroll taxes | $175,340 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $112,338 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $91,767 |
| Fees for services: Other | $244,517 |
| Advertising and promotion | $546,306 |
| Office expenses | $64,893 |
| Information technology | $170,849 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,440 |
| Travel | $113,055 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $228,671 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,843 |
| Insurance | $131,310 |
| All other expenses | $573,619 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,126,775 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,069 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,130,202 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $570,246 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,517 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $81,767 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,087 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,295 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $905,353 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $766,806 |
| Total assets | $5,588,342 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $366,560 |
| 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 | $1,197,519 |
| Total liabilities | $1,564,079 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,548,664 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,475,599 |
| 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 | $5,588,342 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Inquiry Inc has awarded $22,923 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,974 |
CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,949 |