Berkeley Geochronology Center
Research involving field sampling of geologic materials, sample preparation and analysis, software and methodology development, and publication of results.
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Berkeley Geochronology Center is a science technology organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 943202572.
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Mission
Research involving field sampling of geologic materials, sample preparation and analysis, software and methodology development, and publication of results.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Berkeley Geochronology Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBerkeley Geochronology Center is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 943202572. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Berkeley Geochronology Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943202572. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Berkeley Geochronology Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Berkeley Geochronology Center is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Berkeley Geochronology Center has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Berkeley Geochronology Center is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Berkeley Geochronology Center. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Berkeley Geochronology Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Berkeley Geochronology Center is a science technology organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 943202572. Berkeley Geochronology Center is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Berkeley Geochronology Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Berkeley Geochronology Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943202572, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BERKELEY GEOCHRONOLOGY CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Paul Renne, Berkeley Geochronology Center (IMAGE) - EurekAlert!
Discarded ostrich shells provide timeline for our African ancestors - University of California, Berkeley
Students make neutrons dance beneath UC Berkeley campus - EurekAlert!
Asteroid or volcanos? Apportioning blame for the dinosaur extinction - University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley Study Of Lunar Cratering History Finds Surprising Increase at Time of Cambrian Explosion - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)
Which came first: complex life or high atmospheric oxygen? - University of California, Berkeley
April 29-30 symposium explores mystery of dinosaurs’ death - University of California, Berkeley
April 29-30 symposium explores mystery of dinosaurs’ death - University of California, Berkeley
Asteroid impact, volcanism were one-two punch for dinosaurs - University of California, Berkeley
Earth’s magnetic field could flip within a human lifetime - University of California, Berkeley
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Berkeley Geochronology Center
- What is Berkeley Geochronology Center?
- Berkeley Geochronology Center is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. Berkeley Geochronology Center is a science technology organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 943202572.
- When was Berkeley Geochronology Center founded?
- Berkeley Geochronology Center was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Berkeley Geochronology Center?
- Paul Renne serves as President.
- Where is Berkeley Geochronology Center located?
- Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
- What is Berkeley Geochronology Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Berkeley Geochronology Center trustworthy?
- Berkeley Geochronology Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Berkeley Geochronology Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943202572.
- What is Berkeley Geochronology Center's website?
- http://www.bgc.org