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 12/2021, Convergence Analysis generated $809.4k in total revenue.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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.
EXISTENTIAL RISK STRATEGY RESEARCH CENTER: 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. THIS INCLUDED DEFINING A SET OF RESEARCH PROJECTS TO STAFF, AND A NEW RESEARCH AGENDA. 2. WE ADVISED FIVE ORGANIZATIONS ON THE FOREFRONT OF AI TECHNOLOGIES ON ETHICAL AND SAFE DECISION MAKING REGARDING ADVANCED AI TECHNOLOGIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Justin Shovelain Executive Director And President Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $9,600 |
Daniel Burfoot Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Alexandra Johnson Treasurer | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Kristian Ronn Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Andrew Stewart Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $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 | $809,396 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $576,321 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $809,396 |
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 | $809,396 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,600 |
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 | $734 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $49,233 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $189 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $59,756 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $908,599 |
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 | $908,599 |
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 | $612,434 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $296,165 |
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 | $908,599 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Convergence Analysis has recieved totaling $39,282.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative Walnut, CA PURPOSE: General support | $39,282 |
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