2026-08-21T09:56:49-05:00 2025-12-31 160929175 DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP 200 INTERNATIONAL DR BUFFALO NY 142215794 990 2025-01-01 222306795 CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC CENT 7166364869 3965 RENSCH ROAD AMHERST NY 14228 JOHN AZURIN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 7166364869 2026-06-23 1 MICHAEL ORLOWSKI P00956557 7166348800 2026-08-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JOHN AZURIN 3965 RENSCH ROAD AMHERST NY 14228 5776164 0 X WWW.CENTERFORINQUIRY.ORG X 1980 NY SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES 10 10 32 120 7565 6565 5628081 4459002 1107613 791668 163362 188863 93340 147159 6992396 5586692 0 0 0 0 3005928 3141399 0 0 729272 3468874 3519525 6474802 6660924 517594 -1074232 6706828 7333565 1339843 1452603 5366985 5880962 X TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADVANCE HUMANISM AND SKEPTICISM. TO ADVOCATE AND DEFEND A NONRELIGIOUS LIFE STANCE ROOTED IN SCIENCE, NATURALISTIC PHILOSOPHY, HUMANIST ETHICS, AND TO SERVE AND SUPPORT ADHERENTS OF THAT LIFE STANCE. TO PUBLISH SCHOLARLY MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS AND TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO INCREASE PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION. TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS REGARDING AND PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PSEUDOSCIENCE. COSPONSERED THE SCOPES TRIAL CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE JULY 18-20, 2025. 0 0 1251057 677511 PUBLICATIONSFREE INQUIRY MAGAZINEFREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES ARTICLES EXPLAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF SECULAR HUMANISM AND SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING OUT ITS IDEALS. IT EXPLORES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENCE AS THEY INCREASE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND OUR ABILITY TO IMPROVE IT. IT ALSO EXAMINES THE DAMAGE DONE BY IGNORANCE, INTOLERANCE, AND SUPERSTITION. THE READERSHIP INCLUDES SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS, AND LAY READERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ARTICLES, FREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF POETRY.SKEPTICAL INQUIRER MAGAZINESKEPTICAL INQUIRER EXPLORES EXTRAORDINARY CLAIMS FROM A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE. THEY EXAMINE WHAT THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY KNOWS ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS WITHIN THE REALMS OF THE PARANORMAL AND ELSEWHERE. THE PUBLICATIONS EXPOSE PSEUDOSCIENCE AND PROVIDE EXPERT COMMENTARY ON HOT BUTTON ISSUES WITHIN SOCIETY. THEY AVOID THE SENSATIONALISM OFTEN PRESENTED BY THE PRESS, TELEVISION, AND MOVIES AND PROVIDE CRITICAL THINKING TOOLS TO EXAMINE THE INFORMATION PRESENTED WITHIN THE MEDIA AND ONLINE. 427643 4074 OUTREACH PROGRAM REGIONAL OFFICESPROFESSIONALLY-STAFFED OFFICES (CENTERS FOR INQUIRY) IN SELECTED CITIES CARRY OUT ASPECTS OF OUR NATIONAL AGENDA GERMANE TO CERTAIN LOCATIONS, SUCH AS OUTREACH TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN LOS ANGELES. IN ADDITION, EACH REGIONAL CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS RESIDING WITHIN SEVERAL HOURS' DRIVE OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING LECTURES, SEMINARS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE LIFE MILESTONES, AND THE LIKE.OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROMOTES FORMATION OF LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ON-CAMPUS STUDENT GROUPS FOCUSED ON OUR ISSUES, NATIONWIDE. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SPEAKERS, AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR SUCH GROUPS. TRANSPORTS SELECTED CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HEADQUARTERS FOR ANNUAL TRAINING SEMINARS. 196059 0 SECULAR RESCUE PROGRAMSECULAR RESCUE IS A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO WRITERS, BLOGGERS, PUBLISHERS, AND ACTIVITISTS WHO FACE THREATS DUE TO THEIR BELIEFS OR EXPRESSIONS REGARDING RELIGION. 3293486 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FOR MEDIA/INVESTIGATION PRODUCTIONS PROGRAMS, LIBRARY PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDING CONFERENCE EVENTS, THE ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM PROGRAM. 3293486 5168245 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 51 0 1 32 1 1 1 1 UK 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY CA MA IL IN FL PA MI OR AL AK AR CT GA HI KS KY MD MN MS MO NH NM NC ND OK RI SC TN VA WV WI CO DC ME OH WA NV X JOHN AZURIN 7166364869 3965 RENSCH ROAD AMHERST NY 14228 X ANDY THOMSON BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 BARRY KOSMIN BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 BRIAN ENGLER BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 DAVID COWAN BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 EDWARD TABASH CHAIRPERSON 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 LEONARD TRAMIEL BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 REZA ABBASZADEH BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 RICHARD DAWKINS BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 VINOD BHARDWAJ BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 LELAND FAUST BOARDMEMBER 0.80 0.20 X 0 0 0 BARRY KARR CFO & TREASURER 38.00 2.00 X 90952 0 12107 DEBRA ALLEN SKOMER SECRETARY 62.00 2.00 X 128805 0 16560 ROBYN BLUMNER CEO & PRESIDENT 48.00 2.00 X 201674 0 28129 JOHN AZURIN CFO & TREASURER 46.00 2.00 X 90566 0 23036 AZHARUDDIN MAJEED DIRECTOR OF GOVT AFFAIRS 42.00 0.00 X 104207 0 5257 RICHARD CONN JR GENERAL COUNCIL 58.00 0.00 X 140726 0 30751 756930 0 115840 4 0 1 0 HHL ARCHITECTS 172 ALLEN STREET BUFFALO NY 14201 ARCHITECT SERVICES 193052 SECIL LAW PLLC 1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW SUITE 200 WASHINGTON DC 20006 LEGAL FEES 178096 JS HELD LLC PO BOX 23368 NEW YORK NY 10087 LEGAL FEES 135335 FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION PO BOX 750 MADISON WI 53703 CO-RAN AN EVENT WITH CFI INC. 118374 BALLANTINE CORP 45 NORTH BROAD STREET SUITE 312A RIDGEWOOD NJ 07450 DIRECT MAIL/ADVIRTISING PRINTING 106640 5 4459002 4459002 PUBLICATIONS 513190 628943 628943 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 561499 158651 158651 OUTREACH PROGRAM 561499 4074 4074 791668 147688 147688 23585 22964 621 621 621 206710 165535 41175 41175 41175 7917 973 6944 6944 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 139594 139594 139594 5586692 791668 7565 328457 X 2529320 1871696 328812 328812 425022 314514 55254 55254 187057 138423 24317 24317 18110 18110 30500 30500 116212 116212 209204 187918 16329 4957 619354 616809 2545 53453 21536 24912 7005 170758 130237 19773 20748 215188 175290 18694 21204 117956 76767 15577 25612 13251 13251 1664 1315 166 183 139922 110539 13992 15391 MISCELLANEOUS 531322 518868 9720 2734 POSTAGE 196645 182312 5117 9216 PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 186111 172506 2211 11394 CONTRIBUTION EXPENSES 174020 134118 39281 621 725855 484036 42540 199279 6660924 5168245 763407 729272 X 1426 1507 3157318 1520861 553883 781101 20000 20000 89678 110374 77560 62946 394570 367899 28336 26671 2009896 4039200 768731 770905 6706828 7333565 295881 340750 1043962 1111853 1339843 1452603 X 3950813 4210459 1416172 1670503 5366985 5880962 6706828 7333565 X -1074232 597745 990464 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 7079771 4359912 4343296 5628081 4459002 25870062 7079771 4359912 4343296 5628081 4459002 25870062 3364039 22506023 48005 46635 214846 146735 147688 603909 1556 3256 1153 2028 7564 15557 53189 91315 139594 284098 26773626 0.84060 0.83310 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 53,189. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 91,315. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 139,594. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 12445 12445 49785 49785 62230 62230 62230 62230 12446 12446 3112 3112 9333 9333 49784 49784 0 11324 11778 11335 12446 46883 70325 56621 58890 56674 62230 234415 2831 2945 2834 3112 11722 17583 11324 11778 11335 12445 46882 X X X 0 33388592 114930 4917697 1405363 37015856 29980565 14493 4658846 1265312 33388592 23662348 2017761 4301449 993 29980565 28309031 30203 -4530652 146234 23662348 647603 25572866 2121401 32839 28309031 0.95640 0.04360 0 1 1 125050 98379 26671 248007 248007 0 21513 21513 0 26671 LIBRARY BOOKS 770905 770905 DEFERRED SUBSCRIPTIONS AND UNEARNED CSICON REGISTRATION REVENUE 751468 ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE 360385 1111853 X 11300543 597745 5232318 5830063 5470480 116212 116212 5586692 6522678 -22034 -22034 6544712 116212 116212 6660924 PART III, LINE 4: LIBRARY COLLECTION: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COLLECTION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND OTHER ITEMS TO BE USED TO INCREASE PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR HUMANISM AND SKEPTICISM. PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD BY THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE FUNDS ARE USED TO PROMOTE THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY, INC. MISSION AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. PART X, LINE 2: UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT IS HIGHLY CERTAIN THAT SOME POSITIONS TAKEN FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, WHILE OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE MERITS OF THE POSITION TAKEN OR THE AMOUNT OF THE POSITION THAT WOULD BE ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED. THE BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION, IF ANY, IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES ITS TAX POSITIONS AND, AS A RESULT OF THIS EVALUATION, NOTHING HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS MANAGEMENT DOES NOT CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, TO HAVE A DIRECT AND MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE DETERMINATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AMOUNTS TAKEN AS A WHOLE. THE TAX RETURNS FOR 2022 THROUGH 2025 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR U.S. FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES AND ALSO BY NEW YORK STATE FOR STATE TAX PURPOSES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVENUES OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS CONSOLIDATED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5,239,882. NET GAIN ON SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS -7,564. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS CONSOLIDATED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -14,470. NET GAIN ON SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS -7,564. 1 EUROPE GRANT N/A 11255 EUROPE PROGRAM SERVICES RUN PROGRAMS 5000 MID EAST / NORTH AFRICA GRANT N/A 6225 NORTH AMERICA PROGRAM SERVICES RUN PROGRAMS 4320 SUB SAHARAN AFRICA PROGRAM SERVICES RUN PROGRAMS 10000 SOUTH ASIA PROGRAM SERVICES RUN PROGRAMS 450 RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING ST GRANT N/A 6075 SOUTH AMERICA PROGRAM SERVICES RUN PROGRAMS 5022 SOUTH ASIA GRANTS N/A 69815 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC PROGRAMS SERVICES PROVIDE AID 6400 0 0 0 0 0 0 48347 76215 124562 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC AID & SUPPORT 6400 WIRE 0 N/A N/A AID & SUPPORT EUROPE 12 11255 ELECTRONIC FUND N/A N/A PROGRAM SERVICES EUROPE 1 5000 WIRE N/A N/A AID & SUPPORT SOUTH ASIA 22 69815 ELECTRONIC FUND N/A N/A PROGRAM SERVICES SUB SAHARAN AFRICA 1 10000 WIRE N/A N/A PROGRAM SERVICES SOUTH AMERICA 1 5022 ELECTRONIC FUND N/A N/A AID & SUPPORT MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 5 6225 ELECTRONIC FUND N/A N/A AID & SUPPORT RUSSIA & NEIGHBORING STATES 1 6075 ELECTRONIC FUND N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART V WRITTEN REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND ACCOUNTING OF THE FUNDS USED TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY AND THE BOARD BY THE PROGRAM LEADERS. ACTIVITIES ARE REVIEWED ON THE REGULAR BASIS THROUGH EMAILS, WEBSITES, AND INTERNET ACTIVITY. SPECIAL GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OR WRITERS AND BLOGGERS ESCAPING TO SAFETY FROM DEATH THREATS ARE MADE THROUGH SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE SECULAR RESCUE PROGRAM AND/OR THE ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE PROGRAM. AFTER VETTING AND APPROVAL OF THE GRANTS, THESE GRANTS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TRAVEL, HOUSING, LIVING EXPENSES FOR RELOCATION. FUNDS ARE ALSO SENT OUT TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES IN KENYA, POLAND, PERU, AND ARGENTINA. X 0 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ROBYN BLUMNER CEO & PRESIDENT 201674 0 0 0 0 0 10500 0 17629 0 229803 0 0 0 RICHARD CONN JR GENERAL COUNCIL 140503 0 223 0 0 0 7775 0 22976 0 171477 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION PAID FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR BUSINESS-RELATED EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PAID FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL TO ENSURE THAT BOTH INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENTS ON TIME. PART I, LINE 1B NO. FIRST CLASS TRAVEL WHEN NECESSARY TO ACCOMPANY CELEBRITY SPEAKERS. PART I, LINE 3 THE PRESIDENT/CEO HAS AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BUT IT IS ONLY SET INITIAL COMPENSATION AND IT IS NOT FOR A SET TERM. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS SEPARATELY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER AN ANNUAL REVIEW. X 5 109498 FMV 0 0 0 FORM 990: PAGE 1: PART I; LINE 1 PROMOTED REASON, SCIENCE, AND SECULARISM THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PRINT AND ONLINE PUBLICATIONS, DIGITAL LECTURES SERIES, VIDEO PROGRAMS, PODCASTS, TEACHER WORKSHOPS, MUSEUM DISPLAYS, ONLINE HISTORICAL TOURS, LIBRARY COLLECTIONS, AND IN PERSON AND ONLINE COMMUNITY MEETINGS. ADVOCATED FOR FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE, SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, THE RIGHTS OF NONBELIEVERS AND THE NONRELIGIOUS, AND SCIENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH LITIGATION, AMICUS BRIEFS, INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, AND APPEARANCES BEFORE UNITED STATES LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AGENCIES, AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES. PROTECTED THE CONSUMER THROUGH LITIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND INFORMATIONAL CHALLENGES TO PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS. SUPPORTED LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CAMPUS GROUPS INTERESTED IN HUMANISM AND SCIENTIFIC SKEPTICISM AND PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR THESE GROUPS. TRAINED SECULAR CELEBRANTS TO OFFICIATE AT MARRIAGE AND OTHER CEREMONIES. PUBLISHED FREE INQUIRY MAGAZINE AND SKEPTICAL INQUIRER MAGAZINE. PUBLISHED DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS. CONDUCTED TEACHER WORKSHOPS ON EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE AROUND THE UNITED STATES. WORKED WITH ENDANGERED SECULAR BLOGGERS AND ACTIVISTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES TO BRING ATTENTION TO THEIR PLIGHTS AND BRING THEM TO SAFETY. AWARDED BALLES PRIZE FOR CRITICAL THINKING. RAN SCIENCE SAVES PROGRAM TO PROMOTE GRATITUDE TOWARD SCIENCE. RAN GENERATION SKEPTICS PROGRAM TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND WAYS TO SPOT MISINFORMATION ONLINE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE CFO. THE CFO PROVIDED A DIGITAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN CONFLICT OCCURS, BUT NOT REVIEWED ANNUALLY. POLICY HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY ENFORCED AND DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED OF THE POLICY TO ALLOW THEM TO SELF REPORT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING JOHN AZURIN. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B THE FOLLOWING IS AN ESTIMATE OF TIME DEVOTED AMONG ALL ENTITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII - SECTION A: 1. EDWARD TABASH, CHAIRMAN - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 2. LEONARD TRAMIEL, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 3. BARRY A. KOSMIN, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 4. BRIAN ENGLER, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 5. RICHARD DAWKINS, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS. 6. BARRY KARR, CFO/TREASURER - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 38.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS. 7. RICHARD CONN, JR., GENERAL COUNCIL - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 0.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 58.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 0.0 HOURS. 8. DEBRA SKOMER, SECRETARY - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 62.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS. 9. ROBYN BLUMNER, CEO - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 48.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS. 10. DAVID COWAN, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 11. ANDY THOMSON, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 12. AZHARUDDIN MAJEED, DIRECTOR OF GOV'T AFFAIRS - CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT FUND - 0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 42 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 0 HOURS 13. VINOD BHARDWAJ, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 14. LELAND FAUST, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 15. REZA ABBASZADEH, DIRECTOR - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - .10 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - .80 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - .10 HOURS 16. JOHN AZURIN, CFO/TREASURER - CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND - 1.0 HOURS, CENTER FOR INQUIRY INC. - 46.0 HOURS, AND CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION - 1.0 HOURS FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E FUNDRAISING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 166,758. TOTAL EXPENSES 166,758. EDITORIAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 161,347. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,076. TOTAL EXPENSES 162,423. CENTER EVENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 76,912. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,641. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,884. TOTAL EXPENSES 99,437. UTILITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 76,278. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,697. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,234. TOTAL EXPENSES 93,209. MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 70,050. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,219. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,841. TOTAL EXPENSES 83,110. PROPERTY TAXES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 38,807. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 252. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 278. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,337. BOOK: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 29,138. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 155. TOTAL EXPENSES 29,293. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND REFERENCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,024. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,432. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,629. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,085. SCIENCE SAVES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,250. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,250. LIBRARY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,827. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,827. FILING AND TAX EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,445. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,189. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 993. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,627. ARTWORK AND LAYOUT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,843. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 35. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,878. ENTERTAINMENT AND MEALS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 864. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,396. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,260. PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,687. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,687. BAD DEBT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 110. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 110. INVENTORY CHANGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES -16,436. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES -16,436. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: TRANSFERS TO CFI DEVELOPMENT FUND -182,246. TRANSFERS FROM CFI DEVELOPMENT FUND 1,236,322. TRANSFERS FROM CFI HOLDING CORP 175,070. TRANSFERS TO CFI HOLDING CORP -238,682. FORM 990: PART XII; LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND 3965 RENSCH ROAD AMHERST NY 14228 161553194 TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS NY 501(C)(3) LINE 12C, III-FI 0 CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORPORATION 3965 RENSCH ROAD AMHERST NY 14228 161403907 TO HOLD PROPERTY LEASED BY RELATED ORGANIZATION NY 501(C)(2) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND C 1236322 CASH CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORP C 175070 CASH CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND R 182246 CASH CENTER FOR INQUIRY HOLDING CORP R 238682 CASH