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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$483K
-82.0% YoY
Revenue
$2.2M
-47.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$196
-92.7% YoY
Expenses
$4.3M
+37.0% YoY
About Civilization Research Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Civilization Research Initiative is a nonprofit organization 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.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $483,228 | $2,692,074 | $1,650,369 |
| Revenue | $2,154,946 | $4,094,131 | $2,265,045 |
| Expenses | $4,305,079 | $3,142,538 | $1,487,075 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $196 | $2,687 | $303 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL SCHMACHTENBERGER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 80 | $242,250 |
| MIA GRABLE | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 20 | $24,000 |
| SAM FEINBURG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRISTAN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNE-MARIE KEPPEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civilization Research Initiative?
Civilization Research Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HENDERSONVILLE, NC. It holds $483K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Civilization Research Initiative?
As of 2024, Civilization Research Initiative holds $483K in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue.
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.
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