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Center for Open Science

Cos is a nonprofit culture change organization with a mission to increase the openness, integrity, and reproducibility of scientific research. Cos advances this mission by:(i) building and improving …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Center for Open Science

At the Center for Open Science, our mission is to increase openness, integrity, and reproducibility of scholarly research. Promoting these practices within the research funding and publishing communities accelerates scientific progress

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U03
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Cos is a nonprofit culture change organization with a mission to increase the openness, integrity, and reproducibility of scientific research. Cos advances this mission by:(i) building and improving open-source infrastructure that supports transparent, reproducible practices across the research lifecycle;(ii) increasing researchers' capacity to pursue openness, integrity, and trustworthiness;(iii) shifting the incentives, norms, and policies that shape researcher behavior;(iv) developing sustainable business models for open, public-goods services; and(v) conducting metascience research that innovates, experiments, and evaluates how research is done.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U03
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
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

Center for Open Science is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 461496217. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Open Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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.

Center for Open Science is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Open Science has $10M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Open Science is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Open Science. 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.

Center for Open Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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.

At the Center for Open Science, our mission is to increase openness, integrity, and reproducibility of scholarly research. Promoting these practices within the research funding and publishing communities accelerates scientific progress Center for Open Science is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Center for Open Science's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Center for Open Science are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Open Science is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461496217, 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Leadership

BR
Brian Nosek
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Alison M••••••
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Arturo C•••••••••
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Brian N••••
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David L•••••••••
DIR OF ENGIN
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Elaine C•••
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Elaine W•••••••••
MEMBER
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George B••••
CHAIR
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Jon H•••
TREASURER
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Jon W•••
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Lara M•••••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Lisa S•••
CHIEF OPER O
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Marcia M•••••
MEMBER
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Maryrose F•••••
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Matthew F••••••
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Nicole P•••••••
CHIEF PROD O
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Rebecca S•••
MEMBER
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Susanna-Assunta S••••••
MEMBER
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Timothy E••••••••
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Tina K••••
DIR OF DEVEL
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Yvette S••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for Open Science This page 79 $10.2 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 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 Center for Open Science

What is Center for Open Science?
Center for Open Science is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. At the Center for Open Science, our mission is to increase openness, integrity, and reproducibility of scholarly research. Promoting these practices within the research funding and publishing communities accelerates scientific progress
When was Center for Open Science founded?
Center for Open Science was founded in 2013.
Who leads Center for Open Science?
Brian Nosek serves as Executive Director.
Where is Center for Open Science located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Center for Open Science's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Open Science trustworthy?
Center for Open Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Center for Open Science's registration number?
IRS EIN: 461496217.
What is Center for Open Science's website?
http://www.cos.io