EIN 36-2136497

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists engages science leaders, policy makers, and the interested public on topics of nuclear weapons and disarmament, the changing energy landscape, climate change, and emerging technologies.
Total revenues
$1,541,028
2023
Total expenses
$3,009,586
2023
Total assets
$3,362,774
2023
Num. employees
23
2023

Program areas at Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The Bulletin publishes a free-access website and a bimonthly magazine. But we are much more. The Bulletin's website, iconic Doomsday Clock, and regular events help advance actionable ideas at a time when technology is outpacing our ability to control it. The Bulletin focuses on three main areas: nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. What connects these topics is a driving belief that because humans created them, we can control them. The Bulletin is an independent, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization. The Bulletin gathers a diverse array of the most informed and influential voices tracking man-made threats and bring their innovative thinking to a global audience. The Bulletin applies intellectual rigor to the conversation and does not shrink from alarming truths.

Who funds Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationIn Support of General Operations$500,000
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkFor General Support$321,000
National Philanthropic TrustInternational$130,000
...and 33 more grants received totalling $1,702,754

Personnel at Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

NameTitleCompensation
Rachel BronsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$219,409
Lisa McCabeChief Financial Officer$112,066
Robert K elderChief Digital Officer$104,899
Colleen McElligottChief Advancement Officer$128,479
John MecklinEditor in Chief$146,022
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,330,668
Program services$186,143
Investment income and dividends$53,633
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$930
Net income from fundraising events$-30,346
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,541,028

Form 990s for Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-06990View PDF
2022-062023-04-24990View PDF
2020-122021-05-25990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-09-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $321,000 from Carnegie Corporation of New York
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1307 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
thebulletin.org/ 
Phone
(707) 481-9372
Facebook page
BulletinOfTheAtomicScientists 
Twitter profile
@bulletinatomic 
IRS details
EIN
36-2136497
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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