Convergence Analysis is located in Anaheim, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Convergence Analysis 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, Convergence Analysis generated $251.0k in total revenue.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONVERGENCE ANALYSIS'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LONG-TERM PROSPECTS FOR HUMAN CIVILIZATION TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE. ITS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES SHALL BE: (1) TO ANALYZE EXISTING ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND CONDUCT INTERDISCIPLINARY BASIC RESEARCH INTO THE FUTURE OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION; (2) TO APPLY OUR FINDINGS TO THE STUDY OF RISKS TO CIVILIZATION, PARTICULARLY IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO PREVENT THESE RISKS; (3) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR FINDINGS THROUGH PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS OF OUR RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MODELING COOPERATION: CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO IMPROVING COOPERATION IN SOCIETY BETWEEN DIFFERENT GROUPS DEVELOPING ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI). 1. THE BASELINE AI COMPETITION MODEL WAS SUBSTANTIALLY REVISED, AND A TOOL FOR RUNNING MONTE CARLO SIMULATIONS OF THE FORMER WAS INTRODUCED. 2. COMPLETED AN EARLY DRAFT OF THE PAPER ON WINDFALL CLAUSES, AND DRAFTED A TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR THE BASELINE MODEL. 3. SHARED MODELING METHODS WITH AND DISCUSSED WITH AND ADVISED OTHER GOVERNANCE RESEARCHERS.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR PANDEMIC DEFENCE: CONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO PANDEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING EXISTENTIAL OUTCOMES. INCLUDING SIMULATING OUTBREAKS, ANALYSING PANDEMIC ECONOMICS, DEVELOPING POLICY PROPOSALS. WRITING, ADVISORY AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THIS RESEARCH.
EXISTENTIAL RISK STRATEGY RESEARCH: PRODUCE SOCIETALLY VALUABLE INSIGHTS ON MANAGING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, ESPECIALLY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI), AND SPREAD THESE INSIGHTS TO DECISION MAKERS AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE. 1. WE PERFORMED RESEARCH INTO AI DEVELOPMENTS AND UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS TO HUMAN CIVILIZATION FROM THESE DEVELOPMENTS. 2. WE ADVISED ORGANIZATIONS ON THE FOREFRONT OF AI TECHNOLOGIES ON ETHICAL AND SAFE DECISION MAKING REGARDING ADVANCED AI TECHNOLOGIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Justin Shovelain President Of The Board | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Kristian Ronn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Stewart Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Kristoffersson CEO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Harry Day Secretary & Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $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 | $251,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $251,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $251,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $46,731 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $88,822 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $645 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $136,198 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,023,401 |
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 | $1,023,401 |
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 | $565,058 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $458,343 |
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 | $1,023,401 |