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Future of Life Institute

Steering transformative tech. Towards benefiting life and away from extreme large-scale risks.

Science & Technology Narberth, PA EIN 471052538 · IRS Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Future of Life Institute

FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles.

Founded
Headquarters
Narberth, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Steering transformative tech. Towards benefiting life and away from extreme large-scale risks.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U99
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

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: 0.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Future of Life Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Narberth, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471052538. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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 $21M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Future of Life Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

Future of Life Institute is located in Narberth, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Future of Life Institute has $21M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Future of Life Institute 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 major organization. It has $21M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Future of Life Institute. 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.

Future of Life Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.

FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles. Future of Life Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Future of Life Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $21M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Future of Life Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Future of Life Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471052538, 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

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Anthony Aguirre
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony A••••••
SECRETARY
JA
Jaan T••••••
Director
JA
Jared B••••
Director
MA
Max T••••••
PRESIDENT
ME
Meia C••••••••••••
TREASURER
VI
Viktoryia K•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Berkeley Risk and Security Lab launches research tracking US-China AI race - Daily Cal
Oct 2025
www.dailycal.org
The Cost of Convenience: Biometric Data Collection And Privacy - Human Rights Research Center | HRRC
Jan 2025
www.humanrightsresearch.org
Form filed
$21.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
AI & The Future of Conflict | GJIA - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Jul 2024
gjia.georgetown.edu
The Elders and Future of Life Institute release open letter calling for long-view leadership on existential threats - Th
Feb 2024
theelders.org
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$549.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Musk’s L.A. Play - Los Angeles Business Journal
May 2018
labusinessjournal.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
New Research Reveals Genetic Engineering Strategies for Elevating Human Consciousness - newswire.com
Oct 2017
www.newswire.com
Trending Science: Tech experts call for outright ban on autonomous lethal weapons - CORDIS
Aug 2017
cordis.europa.eu
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
US Drone Pilots Are As Skeptical of Autonomy As Are Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk - Defense One
Jul 2015
www.defenseone.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA
Stephen Hawking warns of a future where Siri is in control - TechRadar
May 2014
www.techradar.com

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Future of Life Institute This page 77 $21.3 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

Refreshed

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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Future of Life Institute

What is Future of Life Institute?
Future of Life Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Narberth, United States. FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles.
When was Future of Life Institute founded?
Future of Life Institute was founded in 2014.
Who leads Future of Life Institute?
Anthony Aguirre serves as Executive Director.
Where is Future of Life Institute located?
Headquartered in Narberth, United States.
What is Future of Life Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Future of Life Institute trustworthy?
Future of Life Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Future of Life Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 471052538.
What is Future of Life Institute's website?
http://www.futureoflife.org