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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Mission
The bulletin's mission is to reduce manmade threats to our existence.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1949, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362136497. 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.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 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 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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UNODA co-hosts with the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists a launch event for new report on “A Framework for Tomorrow’s Pathogen Research” by the Independent Task Force on Research with Pandemic Risks - UNODA
Meet Alexandra Bell: Nuclear Policy Expert and CEO of The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - University of Colorado Boulder
What Time Is the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Doomsday Clock at Now? - Newsweek
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists to announce 2021 Doomsday Clock time on Jan. 27 - University of Chicago News
75 Years Later, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Continues Expanding Reach - MacArthur Foundation
Is the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Legendary Doomsday Clock Wrong? - The National Interest
NTI Highlights Growing Cyber Threat to Nuclear Systems in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists article - The Nuclear Threat Initiative
National Advisory Board Member Leonard Weiss' Article Published in Bulletin of Atomic Scientists - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - Nuclear Museum
Trump Singlehandedly Pushing Doomsday Clock Toward Midnight, Scientists Say - Block Club Chicago
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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 - 79 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
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 79 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 · 1949
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, IL, United States.
- What is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists trustworthy?
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 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 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362136497.
- What is Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists's website?
- http://www.thebulletin.org