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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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
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter 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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CENTER FOR OPEN SCIENCE 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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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