Basis Research Institute is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (U40) the organization is classified as: Engineering & Technology, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Basis Research Institute employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Basis Research Institute 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING A NEW KIND OF AI RESEARCH ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SELECTED AS A SUB RECIPIENT IN A CONTRACT WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY.
BASIS PERFORMS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTO AI REASONING TECHNOLOGY, BUILDING GENERAL MODELING AND INFERENCE TOOLS THAT AUTOMATE CAUSAL AND PROBABILISTIC REASONING. WE APPLY THESE TOOLS IN AREAS THAT HAVE BROAD SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL IMPACT. OUR CURRENT FOCUS APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN BASIC SCIENCE, UNDERSTANDING AND SIMULATING HUMAN AND ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE AND BEHAVIOR AND MODELING MUNICIPALITIES AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTS.
WORKED FOR OUR FIRST CORE TECHNOLOGY RELEASE.
BASIS IS A SUBRECIPIENT IN A CONTRACT WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zenna Tavares President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $59,729 |
Emily Lambert Mackevicius Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $36,000 |
Martin David Jankowiak Research Sci | Trustee | 8 | $11,394 |
Elias Bingham Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Armando Solar-Lezama Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Zenna Tavares President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $99,248 |
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 | $1,000,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,000,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,820 |
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 | $1,374,383 |
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 | $725,258 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,449 |
Payroll taxes | $62,928 |
Fees for services: Management | $57,583 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,060 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,569 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $547 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,070 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,748 |
Information technology | $6,177 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $72,808 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,520 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,262 |
Insurance | $9,923 |
All other expenses | $25 |
Total functional expenses | $1,012,382 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,986,323 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $84,264 |
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 | $3,203 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,038 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $63,848 |
Investments—other securities | $191,353 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,335,029 |
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 | $26,310 |
Total liabilities | $26,310 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,308,719 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,335,029 |