EIN 65-0649443

The James Randi Educational Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The James Randi Educational Foundation is a grant-making organization that recognizes and supports individuals or organizations working to encourage scientific curiosity and critical thinking about the natural world, while also conducting research into educational strategies for addressing pseudoscientific beliefs. They also offer educational modules, videos, podcasts, an encyclopedia of claims, e-books, and an award given each year to those who represent the spirit of the foundation and the legacy of James "The Amazing" Randi.
Total revenues
$227,339
2023
Total expenses
$184,578
2023
Total assets
$3,179,992
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The James Randi Educational Foundation

Lectures and presentations given throughout The year to introduce students and adults to critical thinking. The organization also investigates claims that are beyond what is currently explainable by known science.

Personnel at The James Randi Educational Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Richard L AdamsTR and Assistant Secretary$0
Rick AdamsTreasurer$0
James RandiChairman$195,000
DJ GrothePresident$63,333

Financials for The James Randi Educational Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$55,368
Investment income and dividends$47,478
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$122,030
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,463
Total revenues$227,339

Form 990s for The James Randi Educational Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-02990PFView PDF
2022-122023-09-21990PFView PDF
2021-122022-10-25990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-10990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
May 19, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2941 Fairview Park Dr Ste 105
Falls Church, VA 22042
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
web.randi.org/ 
Phone
(571) 318-6530
IRS details
EIN
65-0649443
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Not Operating or In Process of Dissolving
Charity Registration status
Withdrawn
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0168817
FTB Entity ID
3367962
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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