Scientific Being Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $134K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$134K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$67K
About Scientific Being Research
Based on IRS filings
Scientific Being Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $134K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $408,541 |
| Expenses | $693,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include For Goodness Sake Foundation ($124,157), Erik Meyers ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ERIK MEYERS ROSEVILLE, CA | FOR THE PURPOSE OF FOSTERING PROGRAMMING FOR A DEEPER LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE (THE "PURPOSE"). GRANT FUNDS MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE "PURPOSE." THE RECIPIENT MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS TO SHOW AND ACCOUNT FOR THE USES OF GRANT FUNDS AND ALLOW ACCESS TO RECORDS TO VERIFY GRANT EXPENDITURES AND ACTIVITIES. THE RECIPIENT MUST ALSO PROVIDE WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENTS AND GRANTS FUNDS IF REQUESTED. THEY MUST REFRAIN FROM USE OF THE FUNDS FOR ANY PURPOSE PROHIBITED BY LAW. | $10,000 |
| FOR GOODNESS SAKE FOUNDATION RENO, NV | AS SCIENTIFIC BEING RESEARCH FOUNDATION CLOSES, FOR GOODNESS SAKE FOUNDATION WILL BE CONTINUING TO CONDUCT THE EXACT SAME ACTIVITIES AS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED BY SCIENTIFIC BEING.. | $124,157 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID E GRISWOLD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RICHARD G BACIGALUPI | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL GRISWOLD-BACIGALUPI | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scientific Being Research?
Scientific Being Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Scientific Being Research operate?
Scientific Being Research has awarded grants in California, Nevada.
What size grants does Scientific Being Research award?
In 2020, Scientific Being Research awarded 2 grants totaling $134K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Scientific Being Research's EIN?
Scientific Being Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2026760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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