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EIN 46-2049025

The Brain Observatory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
The Brain Observatory advances knowledge of brain and mental health through a brain museum and fully-functional brain imaging laboratory. Recently occupying a space in downtown San Diego, CA, the organization has leased a 4,000 square foot gallery space that has been re-purposed into an exhibition space for neuroscience and neurotechnology. The unique collection of donated human brains is on display at the museum while the laboratory supports science education programs.
Also known as...
The Institute for Brain and Society; The Institute for Brain and Society
Total revenues
$101,520
2023
Total expenses
$164,902
2023
Total assets
$176,453
2023
Num. employees
1
2018

Program areas at The Brain Observatory

Support research, education, and art to foster mental health in The community.

Who funds The Brain Observatory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationBrain Explorer Training Program$76,976

Personnel at The Brain Observatory

NameTitleCompensation
Jacopo AnnesePresident and Chief Executive Officer$10,000
Katarzyna BrzezikaChief Financial Officer$0

Financials for The Brain Observatory

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$97,698
Program services$3,803
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$19
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$101,520

Form 990s for The Brain Observatory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122025-02-05990EZView PDF
2022-122023-10-09990EZView PDF
2021-122023-10-09990EZView PDF
2018-122020-02-14990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disordersPublic policy
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
725 W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
thebrainobservatory.org/ 
Phone
(858) 434-1101
IRS details
EIN
46-2049025
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
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
CT0232517
FTB Entity ID
3533896
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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