Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies in the life sciences.
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The bulletin's mission is to reduce manmade threats to our existence.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBulletin of the Atomic Scientists is a registered environment nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 362136497. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 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 environment charities in United States is 89/100.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. 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.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 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.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies in the life sciences. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362136497, 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.
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Quick facts about Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
- What is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists?
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies in the life sciences.
- When was Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists founded?
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was founded in 1949.
- Who leads Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists?
- Alexandra Bell serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
- What is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists trustworthy?
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 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 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362136497.
- What is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's website?
- http://www.thebulletin.org