Center For Applied Rationality
- Assets
- $28.0m
- Revenue
- $9.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 06/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-3100226
Organization Overview
Center For Applied Rationality is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Applied Rationality employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Applied Rationality 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 Applied Rationality generated $9.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.5% 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
PERFORM AND CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO INDIVIDUAL, COLLECTIVE, AND ARTIFICIAL COGNITION. DO THIS RESEARCH BY: A) SEARCHING FOR IDEAS ON HOW TO ALIGN MACHINE INTELLIGENCE, AND FOR USEFUL IDEAS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE REASONING OF BOTH INDIVIDUAL HUMANS AND GROUPS OF HUMANS; B) TEST WHETHER THE IDEAS FOR ONE PORT TO THE OTHERS; C) TEST OUR IDEAS THROUGH TARGETED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIMENTS, RESEARCH WORKSHOPS, PHYSICAL RESEARCH CENTRES, AND ONLINE RESEARCH FORA; D) COLLABORATE WITH EXTERNAL RESEARCHERS IN RELATED FIELDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (LIGHTCONE PROJECT): OUR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATIONS BY STAFF, PRESENTED IN INTERNAL COLLOQUIA, LONGITUDINAL STUDIES, RESEARCH REPORTS, AND MORE. MOST OF THESE OCCUR UNDER THE "LIGHTCONE" PROJECT BRAND. WE ALSO HOST THE ONLINE RESEARCH FORUMS, LESSWRONG AND THE ALIGNMENT FORUM, WHERE STAFF FROM CFAR AND OTHER ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS SHARE AND DISCUSS RESEARCH PROGRESS VIA: TECHNICAL REPORTS, BLOG POSTS, AND DRAFT PAPERS, IN THE FIELDS OF: PSYCHOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, RATIONALITY, AND AI. CFAR OPERATES A RESEARCH CENTER AND OFFICE WHICH RUNS SEMINARS AND VISITOR PROGRAMS FOR RESEARCHERS FROM BOTH THE ORGANISATION AND OTHER GROUPS, UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTES BASED IN THE AREA. IN 2022 CFAR ACQUIRED THE ROSE GARDEN INN PROPERTY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH CENTER OPERATIONS. CFAR ALSO RUNS RESEARCH RETREATS FOR STAFF AND INVITED GUESTS, WHO SPEND SUSTAINED EFFORT IN THIS LOCATION OVER 1-2 WEEKS ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT E.G. THE NATURE OF INTELLIGENCE.
MAIN WORKSHOPS & RESEARCH - CFAR HAS PERFORMED LITERATURE REVIEWS IN PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE SCIENCE, AND RELATED FIELDS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A RANGE OF MENTAL TECHNIQUES DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE CLARITY OF THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING, AND INCREASE INTERNAL ALIGNMENT TOWARDS GOALS. OUR WORKSHOPS ARE 4-DAY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS THESE TECHNIQUES IN A PRACTICAL WAY. THE WORKSHOP CONSISTS MOSTLY OF LECTURES AND EXERCISES, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO TRAIN EACH OTHER ON THE TECHNIQUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Mushkatblat Team Lead | Officer | 40 | $339,862 |
Jacob Lagerros Team Lead | Officer | 40 | $229,135 |
Rafe Kennedy Team Lead | Officer | 40 | $224,622 |
Ruben Bloom Team Lead | Officer | 40 | $216,358 |
James Babcock Team Lead | Officer | 40 | $194,628 |
Ben Pace Team Lead | Officer | 40 | $185,696 |
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 | $8,486,796 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,282,771 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,486,796 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,552 |
| Investment income | $79 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $457,253 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,087,409 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,799,983 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,135 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $284,502 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $168,985 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,441 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $83,325 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,410,502 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,200 |
| Office expenses | $573,032 |
| Information technology | $233,949 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $959,410 |
| Travel | $61,610 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $484,561 |
| Interest | $1,086,694 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $834,244 |
| Insurance | $21,671 |
| All other expenses | $19,842 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,407,213 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,135,222 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,291 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,751 |
| 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 | $11,833 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,817,348 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $28,001,445 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,433,464 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $293,750 |
| 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 | $21,870,032 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $23,597,246 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,850,637 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,553,562 |
| 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 | $28,001,445 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Applied Rationality has awarded $66,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MONSOON MATH AND MISE. | $27,000 |
THE REBOOT COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: TO FUND A GROUP HOUSE AND ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP. | $6,000 |
CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MONSOON MATH AND MISE. | $27,000 |
THE REBOOT COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: TO FUND A GROUP HOUSE AND ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP. | $6,000 |