Redwood Research Group Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (U05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Redwood Research Group Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Redwood Research Group Inc 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
REDWOOD RESEARCH RESEARCHES TECHNIQUES FOR ALIGNING SUPERHUMAN MACHINE INTELLIGENCE. ADDITIONALLY, REDWOOD RESEARCH OPERATES A CO-WORKING SPACE, CONSTELLATION, FOR SIMILARLY MOTIVATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSTELLATION - REDWOOD RESEARCH SETUP OUR PHYSICAL OFFICE SPACE KNOWN AS "CONSTELLATION". WE HOSTED A HANDFUL OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CO-WORKED AND COLLABORATED WITH REDWOOD RESEARCH STAFF. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOSTED COMMUNITY EVENTS, TALKS, AND MEALS FOR OUR CO-WORKING GROUPS.
AI RESEARCH - REDWOOD RESEARCH CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON AI INTERPRETABILITY AND ADVERSARIAL TRAINING TECHNIQUES. AS PART OF THE RESEARCH, WE PUBLISHED BLOG POSTS AND LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS.
MLAB - REDWOOD RESEARCH PREPARED FOR MLAB - MACHINE LEARNING FOR ALIGNMENT BOOTCAMP, ITS 1 MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM FOR UP AND COMING AI RESEARCHERS. PREPARATION FOR THE BOOTCAMP WAS CONDUCTED IN 2021 AND THE ACTUAL BOOTCAMP TOOK PLACE IN JANUARY OF 2022.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nathaniel Thomas Ceo/president | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $56,250 |
Michael Shlegeris Cto | Officer | 40 | $56,250 |
William Zito COO | Officer | 40 | $56,250 |
Holden Karnofsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Christiano Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $13,900,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,900,000 |
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 | $13,904,248 |
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. | $172,358 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,225 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $500,292 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $52,890 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,147 |
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 | $290,916 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $308,397 |
Information technology | $483,156 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $261,575 |
Travel | $100,899 |
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 | $3,973 |
Insurance | $3,849 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,341,569 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,135,278 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $210,536 |
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 | $281,567 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,896,227 |
Total assets | $14,523,608 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $286,901 |
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 | $2,674,028 |
Total liabilities | $2,960,929 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,352,323 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $210,356 |
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 | $14,523,608 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Redwood Research Group Inc has recieved totaling $1,927,201.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,300,000 |
Open Philanthropy Action Fund Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: WORK ON AI ALIGNMENT | $330,000 |
Open Philanthropy Action Fund Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $297,201 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation Santa Monica, CA | $44,018,934 | $3,212,704 |
Institute Of Noetic Sciences Petaluma, CA | $8,537,832 | $4,201,204 |
Center For Humane Technology San Francisco, CA | $2,666,587 | $2,332,710 |
Berkeley Geochronology Center Berkeley, CA | $3,272,746 | $1,536,625 |
Redwood Research Group Inc Berkeley, CA | $14,523,608 | $13,904,248 |
Foundation For Psycho-Cultural Research Pacific Palisades, CA | $13,036,074 | $1,164,013 |
Technology For Global Security Oakland, CA | $990,141 | $1,457,910 |
Dryad Davis, CA | $1,117,045 | $1,122,775 |
Human Biomolecular Research San Diego, CA | $4,701,107 | $636,157 |
Oarc Inc Belmont, CA | $1,005,141 | $888,336 |
Scientific Being Research Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | $0 | $408,541 |
Larta Institute Los Angeles, CA | $3,232,560 | $530,097 |