Character Lab Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Character Lab Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Character Lab Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2015, Character Lab Inc has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $4,617,235. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHARACTER LAB ADVANCES SCIENTIFIC INSIGHTS THAT HELP KIDS THRIVE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BY CONNECTING RESEARCHERS WITH EDUCATORS, CHARACTER LAB SOUGHT TO CREATE GREATER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO WELL-BEING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.IN 2023-2024, CHARACTER LAB REACHED THE FOLLOWING MILESTONES:-FACILITATED 503 STUDIES TO DATE-HELPED RESEARCHERS PUBLISH 53 ARTICLES IN LEADING JOURNALS-COMPLETED PRODUCTION OF CHARACTER BUILDING VIDEOS WITH TED-ED, AT HTTPS://ED.TED.COM/BUILD-CHARACTER-PARTNERED WITH HOPELAB AND COMMON SENSE MEDIA TO CO-CREATE A NATIONWIDE SURVEY ON TEENAGE SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND MENTAL HEALTH-CHARACTER LAB INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CLIP) SUPPORTED 150 YOUNG PEOPLE PROVIDING YOUTH VOICE TO RESEARCH
ALL PROGRAMS CEASED JUNE 30, 2024. REMAINING FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Luis Von Ahn Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher North Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Piyush Tantia Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Duckworth Co-Founder, Chief Scientis | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bridget Terry Long Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Shelton Director, Left 10/31/23 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Qualtrics Research Services | 6/29/24 | $410,097 |
Ted Conferences Educational Material Creation | 6/29/24 | $200,000 |
Michelle Shih Editing | 6/29/24 | $154,626 |
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 | $4,182,097 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $865,707 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,182,097 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,870 |
Investment income | $225,821 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$652 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
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 | $25,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $681,292 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $389,969 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,046,612 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,488 |
Other employee benefits | $38 |
Payroll taxes | $216,541 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,210 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $123,721 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,050,124 |
Advertising and promotion | $198,307 |
Office expenses | $682 |
Information technology | $141,223 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,806 |
Travel | $50,790 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $30,752 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $523,078 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Character Lab Inc has awarded $135,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LELAND STANFORD JR PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARACTER RESEARCH | $50,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARACTER RESEARCH | $20,000 |
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARACTER RESEARCH | $30,000 |
FOUNDATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARACTER RESEARCH | $10,000 |
WE THE PROTESTORS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LOCAL GRASSROOTS CHANGE | $10,000 |
BREAD AND ROSES PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LOCAL GRASSROOTS CHANGE | $15,000 |