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EIN 46-2695042

Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Princeton
State
New Jersey
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
Description
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics advances and applies behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation through collaborations with researchers and organizations. It conducts current studies in various fields in Nairobi, Trenton, Lagos, Delhi, Uganda, and Tanzania. Throughout the year, it had 121 active projects that involved conducting research for data preparation, publication aid, analyzing existing datasets for further insight.
Total revenues
$11,385,819
2023
Total expenses
$10,770,323
2023
Total assets
$8,835,924
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

We had 167 active projects running in the year in various fields and applying Behavioral science. Work involved conducting research to aid in the preparation of data for numerous publications and working papers and analyzing of existing datasets for further experimentation and design.

Who funds Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$2,500,000
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationAgricultural Development$1,621,860
Wellspring Philanthropic FundCommunity Messaging and Civic Participation: Phase 4$1,476,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

NameTitleCompensation
Chaning JangChief Executive Officer$140,004
Samantha BastianBoard Member
Anisha SinghVice President
Stephen WendelVice President in Projects$105,150
Steve WendelVice President
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,689,148
Program services$4,430,849
Investment income and dividends$29,950
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$10,035
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,606
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$223,231
Total revenues$11,385,819

Form 990s for Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-06-26990View PDF
2021-122022-06-14990View PDF
2020-122021-08-11990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Population Reference Bureau (PRB)Washington, DC$12,479,322
Ideas42New York, NY$23,951,203
Center for Economic and Policy ResearchWashington, DC$6,944,314
Center for Growth and OpportunityLogan, UT$7,164,748
The Fraser InstituteCanada, $10,646,359
Mercatus CenterArlington, VA$47,446,892
Foundation for Economic EducationAtlanta, GA$8,193,047
Peter G Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)Washington, DC$10,868,277
Pew Research CenterWashington, DC$43,993,360
Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC)Arlington, VA$5,182,427
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $2,500,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
May 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Social sciencesHealthMental healthForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
28 Spring St 193
Princeton, NJ 08542
Metro area
Trenton-Princeton, NJ
County
Mercer County, NJ
Website URL
busara.global/ 
Phone
(310) 780-3560
IRS details
EIN
46-2695042
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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