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Basis Research Institute

Creating a new kind of ai research organization.

Science & Technology New York, NY EIN 874408882 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Basis Research Institute

Basis is working to understand and build intelligence to advance our ability to solve intractable scientific and societal problems.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Creating a new kind of ai research organization.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U40
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Basis Research Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 874408882. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Basis Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Basis Research Institute is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Basis Research Institute has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Basis Research Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Basis Research Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Basis Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Basis is working to understand and build intelligence to advance our ability to solve intractable scientific and societal problems. Basis Research Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Basis Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Basis Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Basis Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 874408882, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Leadership

ZE
Zenna Tavares
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Armando S•••••••••••
Director
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Elias B••••••
Director
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Emily L•••••• M••••••••••
Director
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Martin D•••• J••••••••
RESEARCH SCI
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Sam A••• W••••
RESEARCH SCI
ZE
Zenna T••••••
PRESIDENT
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2025
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$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Basis Research Institute This page 89 $4.7 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Basis Research Institute

What is Basis Research Institute?
Basis Research Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Basis is working to understand and build intelligence to advance our ability to solve intractable scientific and societal problems.
When was Basis Research Institute founded?
Basis Research Institute was founded in 2022.
Who leads Basis Research Institute?
Zenna Tavares serves as President.
Where is Basis Research Institute located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Basis Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Basis Research Institute trustworthy?
Basis Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Basis Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 874408882.
What is Basis Research Institute's website?
https://www.basis.ai/