BF SKINNER FOUNDATION

EIN: 421325722 501(c)(3)

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Total Revenue
$89,490
Total Expenses
$174,547
Total Assets
$337,826
Net Assets
$304,304
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
JOYCE TU
Phone
6176619209
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BF SKINNER FOUNDATION, founded in 1988, is a micro nonprofit that reported $89K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $175K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 95% operating deficit.

Mission

THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR THROUGH THE USE OF LITERARY WORKS AND TWO WEBSITES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $15,112 Revenue: $10,678

THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION HAS BROUGHT BACK TO PRINT CLASSIC PUBLICATIONS IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR USE BY STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Program 2
Expenses: $70,416 Revenue: $15,816

THE B. F. SKINNER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS THAT REPRESENT PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM THROUGH THE USE OF TWO WEBSITES, A...

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THE B. F. SKINNER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS THAT REPRESENT PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM THROUGH THE USE OF TWO WEBSITES, A MAGAZINE PUBLICATION CALLED OPERANTS, LITERATURE, SEMINARS, AND CONFERENCES. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE DONE EXCEPTIONAL WORK IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS OR WHOSE PROPOSALS SHOW EXCEPTIONAL MERIT. AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE DETERMINED BY A PARTNER ORGANIZATION AND FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION.

Program 3
Revenue: $14,174

THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION ISSUES PERMISSIONS FOR USE OF PICTURES AND RELATED TEXTS AS WELL AS RECEIVES ROYALTIES ON BOOKS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,031
Program Service Revenue $15,816
Investment Income $7
Other Revenue $15,636
TOTAL REVENUE $89,490

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $93,706
Fundraising Expenses $5,237
Program Expenses $85,528
Other Expenses $80,841
TOTAL EXPENSES $174,547

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $89,490 $179,184 -0.5%
Expenses $174,547 $163,101 +0.1%
Net Income $-85,057 $16,083 -6.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
32

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✓ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$4,200
Total Directors
8
$4,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOYCE TU PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY EVANKO TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$4,200 $0 $4,200
KRISTINA TILLMAN DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLENE CRONE-TODD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCESCA DEGLI ESPINOSA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ROTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCE CARBONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYDNEY BERKMAN VICE-PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2023 $89,490 $174,547 $337,826 $-85,057
2022 $179,184 $163,101 $384,853 $16,083
2021 $165,425 $176,913 $389,022 $-11,488
2020 $197,961 $158,916 $397,311 $39,045
2019 $195,965 $187,647 $352,466 $8,318
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