Machine Intelligence Research Institute Inc
- Assets
- $23.8m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $126.6k
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 58-2565917
Organization Overview
Machine Intelligence Research Institute Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (U41) the organization is classified as: Computer Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Machine Intelligence Research Institute Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Machine Intelligence Research Institute 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 12/2022, Machine Intelligence Research Institute Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE THAT THE CREATION OF SMARTER-THAN-HUMAN INTELLIGENCE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - OUR CORE RESEARCH TEAM CONTINUED TO MAKE PROGRESS ON OUR MAIN RESEARCH AGENDAS WHILE RESEARCH LEADERSHIP SEARCHED FOR NEW PROMISING RESEARCH DIRECTIONS. WE INITIATED A NEW ML-FOCUSED TEAM TO WORK ON A RESEARCH AGENDA SPONSORED BY NATE SOARES. WE EXPANDED THE "VISIBLE THOUGHTS PROJECT" THAT WAS INITIATED IN LATE 2021.
OUTREACH - OUTREACH EFFORTS FOCUSED ON EXPOSITORY WRITING INCLUDING "AGI RUIN: A LIST OF LETHALITIES", "A CENTRAL AI ALIGNMENT PROBLEM: CAPABILITIES GENERALIZATION, AND THE SHARP LEFT TURN.", AND "SIX DIMENSIONS OF OPERATIONAL ADEQUACY IN AGI PROJECTS", ALL ADDING TO A BODY OF MIRI PUBLICATIONS WHICH SEEK TO CLARIFY CORE OBSTACLES TO AGI DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eliezer Yudkowsky Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $188,233 |
Nate Soares Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $166,575 |
Anna Salamon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Borgeson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edwin Evans Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Malo Bourgon Coo/treasurer | Officer | 60 | $146,510 |
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 | $1,598,557 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,052 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,598,557 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,436 |
| Investment income | $292,715 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,183 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,906,891 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $536,744 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,943 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,003,402 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $278,547 |
| Payroll taxes | $249,422 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,184 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,478 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,881 |
| Fees for services: Other | $633,725 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,300 |
| Office expenses | $84,726 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $269,072 |
| Travel | $17,628 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,309 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,823 |
| Insurance | $33,691 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,329,275 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,718,247 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,923 |
| 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 | $10,389 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,365 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,883,400 |
| Investments—other securities | $126,637 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,000 |
| Total assets | $23,818,961 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,999 |
| 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 | $58,999 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,179,950 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,580,012 |
| 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 | $23,818,961 |