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EIN 81-2327719

Center for Common Sense in Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
Description
Center for Common Sense in Science champions fact-based science and seeks integrity in pursuit of scientific knowledge on issues at the nexus of America's free enterprise and judicial systems. The Center commissions independent research projects without political, cultural, technical, or ideological bias to contribute to a healthy and balanced system based on objectivity.
Also known as...
Project Six; Project Six
Total revenues
$1,389,140
2023
Total expenses
$1,027,790
2023
Total assets
$694,367
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Center for Common Sense in Science

The Center commissions research projects conducted by independent scientists without political, cultural, technical, or ideological bias. The Center contributes to a healthy and balanced system in which judicial and regulatory decisions are based on objective, unbiased, sound, and comprehensive analyses of scientific evidence.

Who funds Center for Common Sense in Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Donors TrustFor General Operations$1,255,000
American Independent MediaGrant To Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles As American Independent Media$200,000
Sarah Scaife FoundationProject Support$120,000

Personnel at Center for Common Sense in Science

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph AnnottiDirector / President and Chief Executive Officer$22,532
David RandallSecretary$10,000
Jacob TraversePresident$85,890
Richard WilliamsChairman$10,000
John TillmanPast Chief Executive Officer / President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Center for Common Sense in Science

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,385,150
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,990
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,389,140

Form 990s for Center for Common Sense in Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-01-12990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 17, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,255,000 from Donors Trust
January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Tax deductible donations
General information
Address
300 S Riverside Plaza Suite 1625
Chicago, IL 60606
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Phone
(401) 227-0586
IRS details
EIN
81-2327719
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0280583
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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