Rethink Priorities
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-3896318
Organization Overview
Rethink Priorities is located in San Francisco, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rethink Priorities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RETHINK PRIORITIES' MISSION IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CHARITABLE INTERVENTIONS AND THE MOST NEGLECTED CAUSES BY PROVIDING EXPEDITED, PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH VALUABLE TO THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR ON AN ONGOING BASIS IN THE AREAS OF ANIMAL WELFARE, EXISTENTIAL RISK MITIGATION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMALS: WE RESEARCH HOW ADVOCATES CAN HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS, INCLUDING FARMED ANIMALS, WILD ANIMALS, AND INVERTEBRATES. WE DISTRIBUTE THIS INFORMATION TO NONPROFITS WORKING ON ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN 2021 WE PUBLISHED SEVERAL ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS, AND CONDUCTED HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF RESEARCH.
LONGTERMISM: WE RESEARCH HOW TO IMPROVE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT HUMANITY SURVIVES INTO THE LONGTERM FUTURE, AND HOW WE MIGHT BE CONFIDENT THAT WE CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE OVER LONG TIME SPANS. WE DISTRIBUTE THIS INFORMATION TO NONPROFITS WORKING IN THE SPACE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
EA META: WE RESEARCH THE EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM COMMUNITY, INCLUDING TRENDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS, TO HELP ENSURE THAT A COMMUNITY OF ACTIVISTS AND THINKERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THE WORLD AS EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE IS RESILIENT AND SURVIVES INTO THE FUTURE. IN 2021, WE RAN THE ANNUAL EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM SURVEY, AND PUBLISHED THE RESULTS OF THE 2020 EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM SURVEY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Hurford Co CEO | Officer | 40 | $82,252 |
Marcus Davis Co-Ceo President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,684 |
Abraham Rowe COO | Officer | 40 | $79,898 |
Ozzie Gooen Dir Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cameron Meyer Shorb Dir Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Luisa Rodriguez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $5,618,558 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,618,558 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $81,599 |
| Investment income | $1,918 |
| 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 | $5,702,287 |
| 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. | $277,540 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,987 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,100,377 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,375 |
| Payroll taxes | $161,981 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,170 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,661 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $321,652 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,958 |
| Information technology | $19,352 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,080 |
| 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 | $8,105 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,030,457 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,659,522 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,502,003 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,212,550 |
| 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 | $6,374,075 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,022,110 |
| 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 | $1,022,110 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $827,476 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,524,489 |
| 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 | $6,374,075 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Rethink Priorities has recieved totaling $4,256,779.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Sciences | $2,315,700 |
Centre For Effective Altruism Usa Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Research | $1,828,720 |
Rethink Charity Mineral, VA PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN | $50,000 |
Every Org San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ONLINE SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $26,933 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $12,000 |
Head Family Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Catholic Community Services Of The Mid Willamette Valley & Central Salem, OR | $4,444,104 | $18,908,977 |
The Davis Street Community Center Incorporated San Leandro, CA | $4,867,189 | $19,457,614 |
Community Action Team Incorporated Of St Helens, OR | $13,623,146 | $18,435,042 |
Outside In Portland, OR | $20,557,070 | $19,364,010 |
Yamhill Community Action Partnership Mcminnville, OR | $6,898,009 | $17,038,077 |
California Human Development Corp Santa Rosa, CA | $9,372,537 | $16,167,799 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Northern California Concord, CA | $7,407,903 | $15,266,538 |
Global Support And Development Redwood City, CA | $35,645,225 | $48,473,756 |
Oregon Human Development Corporation Gresham, OR | $1,006,372 | $15,394,021 |
Louis And Gladyce Foster Family Foundation Stockton, CA | $0 | $100,317 |
Union Of Pan Asian Communities San Diego, CA | $5,542,645 | $15,801,296 |
Psa Behavioral Health Agency Phoenix, AZ | $11,491,382 | $16,032,932 |