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EIN 26-2386590

The Seasteading Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
Description
The Seasteading Institute works to enable floating cities so that the next generation of pioneers can test new ideas for government. The organization continued its growth through regular online events. In 2022, they contracted with Ocean Builders to build a deepwater, single-family spar seastead and the year's main focus was to raise money for this project.
Total revenues
$337,348
2023
Total expenses
$519,781
2023
Total assets
$488,414
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at The Seasteading Institute

In 2023, The Seasteading Institute cancelled the contract with Ocean Builders to build a deepwater, single-family spar seastead. They launched the Classification Society project, recruiting volunteers with maritime experience to research the rules and safety standards for building ocean-going vessels. The goal of the project is to offer support and education to partners who are building vessels

Who funds The Seasteading Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$100,000
Joel and Rachel Bomgar FoundationThe Contribution Was Made To Assist the Organization in Supporting Their Mission To Aid in Enabling Seasteading Communities.$50,000
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$20,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Seasteading Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Joe QuirkPresident$87,740
Carly JacksonDevelopment Director
Katie ChowneTreasurer$0
Oshane BallounSecretary$0
Jim O'NeillBoard Member$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Seasteading Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$350,577
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$31
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-13,457
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$197
Total revenues$337,348

Form 990s for The Seasteading Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-10990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-09-30990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,149 from AmazonSmile Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 7775 30495
San Francisco, CA 94120
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
seasteading.org/ 
Phone
(866) 743-6660
IRS details
EIN
26-2386590
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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