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This is the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer page for the Foresight Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on science and technology research. The Foresight Institute works on nanotechnology, AI safety, and long-term futures, making its financial transparency data relevant for understanding the funding landscape of longtermist and AI safety organizations.

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This ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer page provides IRS Form 990 financial data for the Foresight Institute, a San Francisco-based nonprofit focused on engineering and technology research. For 2024, the organization reported $9.36M in revenue and $3.75M in expenses, with CEO Allison Duettmann leading the organization. The Foresight Institute is known for its work on nanotechnology, AI safety, and existential risk reduction.

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  • Foresight Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt since May 1991, categorized under Science and Technology Research Institutes.
  • 2024 financials show $9.36M revenue (85.6% from contributions), $3.75M expenses, and $8.92M total assets.
  • CEO Allison Duettmann received $276,150 in compensation in 2024.
  • The organization has grown significantly, with net income of $5.6M in 2024, suggesting strong donor support.
  • Board includes notable figures like Sonia Arrison and Dean Tribble, connected to longtermist and tech communities.

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Foresight InstituteAnnual Expenses$1.1M2021
Foresight InstituteAnnual Expenses$2.6M2023
Foresight InstituteRevenue$9.4M2024
Foresight InstituteAnnual Expenses$2M2022
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# The Foresight Institute

- San Francisco, CA
- Tax-exempt since May 1991

- EIN: 77-0119168

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