Pubpeer Foundation
- Assets
- $99.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 12/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-4729597
Organization Overview
Pubpeer Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (H03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pubpeer Foundation 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, Pubpeer Foundation generated $105.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $80.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE FOUNDATION OBSERVED A SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENT IN ENGAGEMENT ON ITS PRIMARY PLATFORM, PUBPEER.COM, WITH AN INCREASE IN COMMENT VOLUME FROM APPROXIMATELY 48,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 TO 55,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023. THIS GROWTH UNDERSCORES THE PLATFORM'S EXPANDING INFLUENCE AND UTILITY IN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY INITIATED A PARTNERSHIP WITH A LEADING PUBLISHING CONSORTIUM. THIS COLLABORATION AIMED TO EXTEND THE REACH OF POST-PUBLICATION COMMENTARY TO AN EXPANDED NETWORK OF JOURNAL PUBLISHERS, FACILITATING BROADER DISCOURSE AND EVALUATION OF SCIENTIFIC WORKS ON A TRIAL BASIS. THIS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE DEMONSTRATES THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING.FURTHERMORE, THE FOUNDATION EXECUTED A DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH A PROMINENT PUBLISHER. THIS AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO LEVERAGE THE INSIGHTS FROM PUBPEER.COM'S COMMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE TOOLS AIMED AT IDENTIFYING AND AMELIORATING INSTANCES OF SUBOPTIMAL SCIENTIFIC DATA. THIS PARTNERSHIP REFLECTS THE FOUNDATION'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ELEVATION OF SCIENTIFIC STANDARDS AND PRACTICES."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Stell President | 20 | $42,000 | |
Boris Barbour Treas/secty | 2 | $0 | |
Ivan Oransky Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,247 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $103,080 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $105,327 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $42,000 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $25,770 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $12,486 |
| Total expenses | $80,256 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $99,627 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $99,627 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $99,627 |