DISCOVERY INSTITUTE

EIN: 911521697 501(c)(3) Unknown

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$11,832,816
Total Expenses
$13,203,778
Total Assets
$10,129,488
Net Assets
$9,644,865
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
STEVEN BURI
Phone
2062920401
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DISCOVERY INSTITUTE, founded in 1991, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $11.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $13.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE A CULTURE OF PURPOSE, CREATIVITY, AND INNOVATION IN A DIVERSE SET OF FIELDS. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ANALYSIS OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,281,161 Revenue: $241,268

THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND CULTURE PROMOTES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE SCIENTIFIC THEORY OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN. THE CENTER'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE SPONSORSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC...

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THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND CULTURE PROMOTES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE SCIENTIFIC THEORY OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN. THE CENTER'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE SPONSORSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND WRITING; THE PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, ARTICLES, REPORTS, AND CURRICULA; THE ORGANIZING OF SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES; AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS.

Program 2
Expenses: $878,192 Revenue: $4,328

THE CENTER ON WEALTH AND POVERTY CONNECTS THE PRACTICAL TRUTHS OF ECONOMICS WITH THE PERENNIAL TRUTHS OF ETHICS. THE PROGRAM - HOME TO LEADING SCHOLARS IN PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS - IS BUILDING...

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THE CENTER ON WEALTH AND POVERTY CONNECTS THE PRACTICAL TRUTHS OF ECONOMICS WITH THE PERENNIAL TRUTHS OF ETHICS. THE PROGRAM - HOME TO LEADING SCHOLARS IN PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS - IS BUILDING SUSTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE DEFENSE OF FREE ENTERPRISE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND STEWARDSHIP IN THE MORAL CATEGORIES CONSONANT WITH MOST AMERICANS.

Program 3
Expenses: $478,736 Revenue: $109,754

THE AI PROGRAM (WALTER BRADLEY CENTER FOR NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT DISCOVERY INSTITUTE) EXPLORES THE BENEFITS AS WELL AS THE CHALLENGES RAISED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN LIGHT...

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THE AI PROGRAM (WALTER BRADLEY CENTER FOR NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT DISCOVERY INSTITUTE) EXPLORES THE BENEFITS AS WELL AS THE CHALLENGES RAISED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN LIGHT OF THE ENDURING TRUTH OF HUMAN EXCEPTIONALISM. PEOPLE KNOW AT A FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL THAT THEY ARE NOT MACHINES. BUT FAULTY THINKING CAN CAUSE PEOPLE TO ASSENT TO VIEWS THAT IN THEIR HEART OF HEARTS THEY KNOW TO BE UNTRUE. THE BRADLEY CENTER SEEKS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS - AND OUR SOCIETY AT LARGE - TO REALIZE THAT WE ARE NOT MACHINES WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HELPING TO PUT MACHINES (ESPECIALLY COMPUTERS AND AI) IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,094,017
Program Service Revenue $370,636
Investment Income $211,685
Other Revenue $156,478
TOTAL REVENUE $11,832,816

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,541,027
Salaries & Benefits $4,536,716
Fundraising Expenses $869,381
Program Expenses $12,017,672
Other Expenses $4,126,035
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,203,778

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,832,816 $10,240,771 +0.2%
Expenses $13,203,778 $9,846,072 +0.3%
Net Income $-1,370,962 $394,699 -4.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
42
Volunteers
125

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
5
$772,813
Total Directors
17
$10,416
Key Employees
1
$241,816
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN BURI PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$252,539 $825 $253,364
STEPHEN MEYER EMPLOYEE 40.00
Key Emp
$218,000 $23,816 $241,816
JOHN WEST VICE PRES/PR 40.00
Officer
$215,000 $14,845 $229,845
KERI INGRAHM EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$155,120 $12,338 $167,458
JONATHAN CHOE EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$163,894 $1,937 $165,831
DAVID KLINGHOFFER EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$131,421 $28,291 $159,712
JONATHAN WITT EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$147,734 $11,860 $159,594
NATE JACOBSON EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$137,355 $13,051 $150,406
STEVE SCHWARZ DIR FIN & OP 40.00
Officer
$130,214 $12,746 $142,960
KELLEY UNGER SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$123,659 $12,569 $136,228
BRUCE CHAPMAN CHAIRMAN 40.00
Officer Director
$10,400 $16 $10,416
DAVID BARBER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK BARBO BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY CONNERS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DUNN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC GARCIA BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SKIP GILLILAND BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD GREILING BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER MYERS III BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNMARIE KELLY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN MISTELE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDMUND MOY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE SMEAD BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SPADY BOARD MEMBER N/A
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 $11,832,816 $13,203,778 $10,129,488 $-1,370,962
2024 $11,832,816 $13,203,778 $10,129,488 $-1,370,962
2023 $10,240,771 $9,846,072 $11,739,895 $394,699
2022 $10,099,775 $10,816,758 $11,431,910 $-716,983
2021 $11,706,535 $11,467,910 $11,437,135 $238,625
2021 $11,706,535 $11,467,910 $11,437,135 $238,625
2020 $9,291,981 $5,859,879 $11,143,661 $3,432,102
2019 $7,637,803 $6,865,358 $7,719,373 $772,445
2018 $8,193,998 $6,303,202 $6,938,771 $1,890,796
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