Union of Concerned Scientists
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Union of Concerned Scientists meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to solve our planet's most pressing problems."
Year, State Incorporated:
1973, DC
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS ) reports that it works to put independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for climate standards and accountability. The organization's focus areas include climate impact, transportation policies, ending nuclear technology development, advancing farm policies and increasing the number of small farm operators. UCS works to implement policies that reduce emissions, rebuild federal science programs, invest in and build resilient infrastructure, and build an energy system powered by renewable energy sources.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Union of Concerned Scientists's program expenses were:
Center for science and democracy: $8,643,964
Climate and energy: $20,433,796
Clean transportation: $6,737,910
Global security: $4,770,655
Food and environment: $3,729,530
Legislative: $99,167
Total Program Expenses: $44,415,022
Chief Executive
Johanna Chao Kreilick, President
Compensation*
$398,896
Chair of the Board
Anne R. Kapuscinski
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Professor, Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Cruz
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
243
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Telemarketing, Corporate solicitation
UCS incurred joint costs of $1,851,884 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $1,385,622 was allocated to program expenses and $466,262 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $41,229,039, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Union of Concerned Scientists's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Membership and contributions | $30,952,697 |
| Foundation and other institutional grants | $6,399,044 |
| Investment income, net | $6,281,609 |
| Realized planned gifts | $3,877,298 |
| Other income | $66,189 |
| Total Income | $47,576,837 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $47,576,837 |
| Total expenses: | $49,394,427 |
| Program expenses | $44,415,022 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,988,432 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,990,973 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,817,590 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $64,654,987 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-922,230 |
| Ending Net Assets | $61,915,117 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,572,153 |
| Total Assets | $75,487,270 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in annuity agreements.
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