2025-04-08T11:51:12-07:00 2024-12-31 200570323 Nelson & Associates CPAs 2230 Longport Ct Ste 110 Elk Grove CA 95758 990 2024-01-01 474729597 THE PUBPEER FOUNDATION PUBP 4053966661 2443 FILLMORE ST 380-4492 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94115 BRANDON STELL President 2025-04-08 true true Michelle Nelson CPA CFE MST P00453363 9162996800 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRANDON STELL 2443 FILLMORE ST 380-4492 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94115 308324 false X pubpeer.org X 2014 CA In the past year, the Foundation has expanded engagement on PubPeer, increased subscriptions to its dashboard alerting service, and invested in website improvements to enhance tracking and addressing of weaknesses in the scientific record. These efforts reinforce our mission to promote transparency and accountability in scientific research by providing tools that facilitate community engagement and critical discourse. 3 3 0 1 0 206780 101544 0 0 308324 0 0 42000 0 0 49184 91184 217140 99627 317252 0 99627 317252 The Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of scientific research by fostering innovative platforms for community engagement and interaction. At the heart of our mission is PubPeer, our flagship initiative, aimed at centralizing and disseminating high-quality, valuable commentary on published research. By facilitating a unique convergence of direct user feedback and expert analyses, we strive to create a comprehensive ecosystem that elevates the standards of scientific discourse and contributes to the advancement of knowledge. 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