Reflective Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reflective 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EQUIPPING THE WORLD WITH THE DATA AND TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT SOLAR RADIATION MODIFICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO ACCELERATE THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOLAR RADIATION MANAGEMENT (SRM) SO THAT IT CAN BE AVAILABLE ON CLIMATE-RELEVANT TIMESCALES IF IT TURNS OUT TO BE SAFE AND NECESSARY. THE ORGANIZATION PRIORITIZES THESE INITIAL ACTIVITIES:1. ALIGNING THE SRM RESEARCH COMMUNITY AROUND A TRANSPARENT AND HOLISTIC ROADMAP, PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO PRIORITY RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND SUPPORTING SECTOR-WIDE FUNDRAISING. 2. DEVELOPING AN OPEN-SOURCED, CLOUD-BASED EMULATOR TO EQUIP RESEARCHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO STUDY SRM. 3. SYNTHESIZING THE CURRENT STATE OF SRM RESEARCH FOR POLICYMAKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 4. EXPANDING THE BASE OF TALENT WORKING ON SRM, ACROSS GEOGRAPHIES AND DOMAINS AND ENSURING A RAPID ITERATION CYCLE BETWEEN CLIMATE RESEARCHERS, ENGINEERS, AND POLICY EXPERTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dakota Gruener President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $131,479 |
Nan Ransohoff Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Macmartin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $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 | $375,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $375,000 |
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 | $375,000 |
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. | $131,479 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,296 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,831 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $3,344 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,758 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,379 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $172,674 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,476 |
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 | $309,476 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,150 |
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 | $107,150 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $202,326 |
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 | $309,476 |