Seasteading Institute is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (V05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Seasteading Institute employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seasteading Institute 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 12/2021, Seasteading Institute generated $279.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $286.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKS TO ENABLE FLOATING CITIES WHICH WILL ALLOW THE NEXT GENERATION OF PIONEERS TO TEST NEW IDEAS FOR GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, THE SEASTEADING INSTITUTE GREW OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY BY HOSTING REGULAR ONLINE EVENTS AND STARTED A PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A NEW FLAG DESIGNATION FOR SEASTEADS.ALSO THE SEASTEADING INSTITUTE CREATED A FUND TO SUPPORT THE INCUBATOR OF OCEAN BUILDERS BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO INCUBATOR PARTICIPANTS WHO WERE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO PANAMA TO WORK ON OPEN-SOURCE PROJECTS RELATED TO LAUNCHING A SEAPOD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Quirk President | OfficerTrustee | 43 | $86,787 |
Jonathan Cain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim O'neill Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patri Freeman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Titus Gebel Chairman | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Michael Gibson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $281,869 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $201,407 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,869 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,185 |
Investment income | $32 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,571 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $279,515 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $86,787 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $868 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $81,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,644 |
Other employee benefits | $7,628 |
Payroll taxes | $13,990 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,403 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,823 |
Office expenses | $7,626 |
Information technology | $3,622 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,709 |
Travel | $15,445 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $811 |
Insurance | $2,828 |
All other expenses | $3,908 |
Total functional expenses | $286,863 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,722 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $146,347 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,388 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $710,075 |
Total assets | $951,532 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,177 |
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 | $3,153 |
Total liabilities | $15,330 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $936,202 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $951,532 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Seasteading Institute has recieved totaling $668.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $668 |
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