CIVILIZATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE

EIN: 844016495 501(c)(3) Environment

HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$2,154,946
Total Expenses
$4,305,079
Total Assets
$483,228
Net Assets
$339,756
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MIA GRABLE
Phone
8583670629
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CIVILIZATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 100% operating deficit.

Mission

CIVILIZATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE "CRI" IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PREVENTING CIVILIZATIONAL RISKS AND IMPROVING SOCIAL COORDINATION. THE AIM IS TO SUPPORT STABILITY AND GENUINE PROGRESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $383,892 Revenue: $0

PUBLIC EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS(120) - CRI OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND CIVIC ARENAS. EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDE PUBLIC EDUCATION (ON...

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PUBLIC EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS(120) - CRI OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND CIVIC ARENAS. EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDE PUBLIC EDUCATION (ON PODCASTS, LECTURES, ETC) ON TOPICS RELATED TO SOCIETAL RESILIENCE. CRI'S FOCUS IS ON DELIVERING FRAMEWORKS TO UNDERSTAND COMPLEX TOPICS AND PROVIDE INSIGHTS TOWARDS SOLUTIONS. THE CONSILIENCE PROJECT IS AN ONLINE PUBLICATION PRODUCED BY CRI, FOCUSED ON IMPROVING PEOPLE`S THINKING SKILLS, MEDIA LITERACY, AND ABILITY TO MAKE SENSE OF COMPLEX AND FRAUGHT TOPICS. THE PROJECT ALSO EXPLORES THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS KINDS OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND CULTURE.

Program 2
Expenses: $789,521 Revenue: $0

METACRISIS TRAINING(160): $789,521- THE METACRISIS TRAINING IS DEVELOPING CURRICULUM FOR PEOPLE SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE GLOBAL CATASTROPHIC AND EXISTENTIAL RISKS. WE OFFER A...

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METACRISIS TRAINING(160): $789,521- THE METACRISIS TRAINING IS DEVELOPING CURRICULUM FOR PEOPLE SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE GLOBAL CATASTROPHIC AND EXISTENTIAL RISKS. WE OFFER A GENERALIZED CURRICULUM AS WELL AS DOMAIN-SPECIFIC TUTORING. ALL COURSES ARE DISTRIBUTED VIA ONLINE COURSES AND IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,093,540 Revenue: $0

CATASTROPHIC RISK RESEARCH & WRITING(140): $1,093,540 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON ISSUES AT THE INTERFACE OF CATASTROPHIC RISK, CIVILIZATIONAL COLLAPSE, AND SOCIAL SYSTEM RESILIENCE. RESEARCHERS...

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CATASTROPHIC RISK RESEARCH & WRITING(140): $1,093,540 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON ISSUES AT THE INTERFACE OF CATASTROPHIC RISK, CIVILIZATIONAL COLLAPSE, AND SOCIAL SYSTEM RESILIENCE. RESEARCHERS PRODUCED PAPERS PUBLISHED AND SHARED VIA VARIOUS PUBLIC MEDIUMS (E.G. EVENT FORUMS, OUR WEBSITE) AND IN PRIVATELY CIRCULATED WHITE PAPERS. TALKS AND PODCASTS RELATED TO THIS RESEARCH WERE CREATED TO SPUR FURTHER WORK IN THE FIELD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,154,750
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $196
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,154,946

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $80,092
Salaries & Benefits $1,298,722
Fundraising Expenses $122,364
Program Expenses $3,408,215
Other Expenses $2,926,265
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,305,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,154,946 $4,094,131 -0.5%
Expenses $4,305,079 $3,142,538 +0.4%
Net Income $-2,150,133 $951,593 -3.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

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
2
$266,250
Total Directors
5
$266,250
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL SCHMACHTENBERGER PRESIDENT & CEO 80
Officer Director
$242,250 $0 $242,250
MIA GRABLE SECRETARY & TREASURER 20
Officer Director
$24,000 $0 $24,000
SAM FEINBURG DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISTAN HARRIS DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE-MARIE KEPPEL DIRECTOR 2
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
2024 $2,154,946 $4,305,079 $483,228 $-2,150,133
2023 $4,094,131 $3,142,538 $2,692,074 $951,593
2022 $2,265,045 $1,487,075 $1,650,369 $777,970
2021 $1,773,170 $1,945,173 $850,553 $-172,003
2020 $2,288,390 $1,288,269 $952,023 $1,000,121
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