THE ALIGNMENT RESEARCH CENTER IS A NON PROFIT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ALIGN FUTURE MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS WITH HUMAN INTERESTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
-50.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$4.5M
About Alignment Research Center
Based on IRS filings
Alignment Research Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in COVINA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $36.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,691,533 | $7,411,763 | $323,598 |
| Revenue | $5,219,369 | $10,043,597 | $475,650 |
| Expenses | $9,054,183 | $6,272,135 | $153,352 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36 | $54 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Model Evaluation and Threat Research Inc ($4,477,169).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MODEL EVALUATION AND THREAT RESEARCH INC COVINA, CA | PROGRAM SPIN-OFF | $4,477,169 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB HILTON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $328,284 |
| BUCK SHLEGERIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| BENJAMIN HOSKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL CHRISTIANO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| DANIEL DEWEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| KYLE SCOTT | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 40 | $94,127 |
| MARK XU | RESEARCHER | 40 | $197,284 |
| ERIC NEYMAN | RESEARCHER | 40 | $239,060 |
| VICTOR LECOMTE | RESEARCHER | 40 | $137,366 |
| LUCAS JUN KOBA SATO | MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF | 40 | $122,301 |
| DAVID MATOLSCI | RESEARCHER | 40 | $200,337 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alignment Research Center?
Alignment Research Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in COVINA, CA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alignment Research Center?
As of 2024, Alignment Research Center holds $3.7M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4.5M in 2024.
Where does Alignment Research Center operate?
Alignment Research Center has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Alignment Research Center award?
In 2024, Alignment Research Center awarded 1 grants totaling $4.5M — an average of about $4.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alignment Research Center's EIN?
Alignment Research Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3605182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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