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Berkeley Geochronology Center

Research involving field sampling of geologic materials, sample preparation and analysis, software and methodology development, and publication of results.

Science & Technology Berkeley, CA EIN: 943202572 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Berkeley Geochronology Center

Berkeley Geochronology Center is a science technology organization based in BERKELEY, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 943202572.

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U052
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Research involving field sampling of geologic materials, sample preparation and analysis, software and methodology development, and publication of results.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Berkeley 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
26

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PA
Paul R••••
President

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Paul Renne, Berkeley Geochronology Center (IMAGE) - EurekAlert!
Aug 2021
www.eurekalert.org
Discarded ostrich shells provide timeline for our African ancestors - University of California, Berkeley
Apr 2021
news.berkeley.edu
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Students make neutrons dance beneath UC Berkeley campus - EurekAlert!
Sep 2019
www.eurekalert.org
Asteroid or volcanos? Apportioning blame for the dinosaur extinction - University of California, Berkeley
Feb 2019
vcresearch.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Study Of Lunar Cratering History Finds Surprising Increase at Time of Cambrian Explosion - Lawrence Berkeley Na
Nov 2018
www2.lbl.gov
Which came first: complex life or high atmospheric oxygen? - University of California, Berkeley
Jan 2018
news.berkeley.edu
April 29-30 symposium explores mystery of dinosaurs’ death - University of California, Berkeley
Apr 2017
news.berkeley.edu
April 29-30 symposium explores mystery of dinosaurs’ death - University of California, Berkeley
Apr 2017
news.berkeley.edu
Asteroid impact, volcanism were one-two punch for dinosaurs - University of California, Berkeley
Oct 2015
vcresearch.berkeley.edu
Earth’s magnetic field could flip within a human lifetime - University of California, Berkeley
Oct 2014
vcresearch.berkeley.edu

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,611
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 62 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1994
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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