Program areas at Convergence Analysis
Modeling cooperation: Conduct research into improving cooperation in society between different groups developing advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI). 1. The baseline AI competition model was substantially revised, and a tool for running Monte Carlo simulations of the former was introduced. 2. Completed an early draft of the paper on Windfall clauses, and drafted a technical manual for the baseline model. 3. Shared modeling methods with and discussed with and advised other governance researchers.
Existential risk strategy research: Produce societally valuable insights on managing advanced technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), and spread these insights to decision makers and society as a whole. 1. We performed research into AI developments and understanding the risks to human civilization from these developments. 2. We advised organizations on the forefront of AI technologies on ethical and safe decision making regarding advanced AI technologies.
Technologies for Pandemic Defence: Conducting research into pandemics and technologies for improving existential outcomes. Including simulating outbreaks, analysing pandemic economics, developing policy proposals. Writing, advisory and advocacy activities relating to this research.
Who funds Convergence Analysis
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Founders Pledge | 2023-12 | General Support of Technologies for Pandemic Defense | $86,000 |
Personnel at Convergence Analysis
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David Kristoffersson | Project Manager | $0 | 2023-06-19 |
| Justin Shovelain | Chief Strategist and Co - Founder of Convergence. | $0 | 2023-06-19 |
| Harry Day | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-11-13 |
| Daniel Burfoot | Secretary | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Alexandra Johnson | Treasurer | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
Financials for Convergence Analysis
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $251,000 | $809,396 | -69% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $251,000 | $809,396 | -69% |
Organizations like Convergence Analysis
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Tidemark Institute | 501(c)(3) | Damariscotta, ME | $246,268 |
| Institute of Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (IQSP) | 501(c)(3) | Carlsbad, CA | $1,229,178 |
| Rational Games | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $172,630 |
| First Americans Land Grant Consortium Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Woodbury, MN | $265,844 |
| Florida Atlantic University Research Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Boca Raton, FL | $214,283 |
| ConsiliumBots | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $921,137 |
| Glenville State University Research Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Glenville, WV | $132,380 |
| Polistes Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Belmont, MA | $115,288 |
| Grand Valley Research Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Allendale, MI | $278,318 |
| Health and Science Innovations | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $307,339 |
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $251,000 from Founders Pledge July 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1950 W Corporate Way
- Anaheim, CA 92801
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Orange County, CA
- Website URL
- convergenceanalysis.org/Â
- Phone
- (415) 968-9081
IRS details
- EIN
- 83-2842233
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2018
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B90: Educational Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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