Decision Science Research Institute Inc, operating under the name Decision Research, is located in Springfield, OR. The organization was established in 1986. As of 03/2021, Decision Research employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Decision Research 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 03/2021, Decision Research generated $665.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $825.5k during the year ending 03/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE HAVE CONDUCTED AND CONTRIBUTED TO RESEARCH PROJECTS IN THE AREAS OF RISK PERCEPTION, RISK COMMUNICATION, AND HUMAN JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING AS THEY RELATE TO 21ST CENTURY ROSKS. JUDGEMENTS OF REAL LIFE FUNCTIONS, PREVENTING NUCLEAR WAR, SMOKE, AQUACULTURE, PSEUDO-INEFFICACY IN CHARITABLE GIVING, CORONAVIRUS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPACTS AND INTROSPECTION IMPACT ON DECISON MAKING..
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Robert Mauro Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leisha Wharfield Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $0 |
Dr Paul Slovic President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Howard Feinman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Myron Rothbart Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Nancy Gallagher Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $602 |
Investment income | $130 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $9,231 |
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 | $665,129 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $48,893 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,338 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $220,565 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $65,569 |
Payroll taxes | $35,076 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $465 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $78,940 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,734 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $43,910 |
Information technology | $1,344 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,491 |
Travel | $16 |
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 | $2,820 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $825,479 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,886 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $139,517 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $45,123 |
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 | $12,223 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $292,749 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,591 |
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 | $112,495 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $209,086 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $83,663 |
Over the last fiscal year, Decision Science Research Institute Inc has awarded $8,488 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Denver, CO PURPOSE: SUB AWARD UNDER FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCESUB AWARD UNDER FEDERAL FINANCAIL ASSISTANCE | $6,136 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: SUB AWARD UNDER FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCESUBAWARD UNDER FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $2,352 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUB AWARD UNDER FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Decision Science Research Institute Inc has recieved totaling $313,139.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT SURVEYS, MEASUREMENTS, AND BEHAVIORAL EXPERIMENTS ABOUT PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF RISK USING NEW METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES | $313,139 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA | $147,407,781 | $60,274,024 |
Buck Institute For Research On Aging Novato, CA | $143,494,170 | $40,697,566 |
Sphere Institute Burlingame, CA | $23,505,589 | $38,922,050 |
Esalen Institute Big Sur, CA | $34,049,959 | $15,050,891 |
The Narbha Institute Flagstaff, AZ | $73,143,393 | $11,384,795 |