Civilization Research Initiative
Civilization Research Initiative "cri" is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on preventing civilizational risks and improving social coordination. The aim is to support stability and genuine progress.
Civilization Research Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $483,228
- -82.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,154,946
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $196
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,305,079
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civilization Research Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $13K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monastic Academy Lowell, VT | To Provide Educational Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $483,228 | $2,154,946 | $4,305,079 | — | — | $196 |
| 2023 | $2,692,074 | $4,094,131 | $3,142,538 | $12,500 | 1 | $2,687 |
| 2022 | $1,650,369 | $2,265,045 | $1,487,075 | — | — | $303 |
| 2021 | $850,553 | $1,773,170 | $1,945,173 | — | — | $56 |
| 2020 | $952,023 | $2,288,390 | $1,288,269 | $2,200 | Total only | $32 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Civilization Research Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Civilization Research Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hendersonville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $483K in total assets. Net investment income was $196.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civilization Research Initiative is led by Daniel Schmachtenberger, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Schmachtenberger
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
80 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $242K (2024)
Anne-Marie Keppel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Feinburg
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tristan Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Grable
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Zachary Stein (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $242K, to Daniel Schmachtenberger (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civilization Research Initiative
How large is Civilization Research Initiative?
Civilization Research Initiative reported $483K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Civilization Research Initiative?
Civilization Research Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hendersonville, NC. It holds $483K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Civilization Research Initiative operate?
Civilization Research Initiative has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Civilization Research Initiative's EIN?
Civilization Research Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4016495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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