Nonprofit · EIN 46-2724499
SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $55,751 | $79,584 | -$23,833 | $14,567 | $53,140 | -$38,573 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $119,170 | $109,543 | $9,627 | $38,430 | $53,170 | -$14,740 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,101
- Program service revenue
- $51,650
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,100
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,100
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $879
- Other expenses
- $3,605
- Program services (functional)
- $70,578
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $38,430
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,567
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,140
- Net assets, end of year
- -$38,573
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,867
- Gross receipts
- $55,751
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZARINAH AGNEW | PRESIDENT | 20 | $75,100 |
| DAVID PIZARRO | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEGAN HOGERTY | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NORTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| AYELET GNEEZY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| NINA MAZAR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZARINAH AGNEW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $89,100 |
| DAVID PIZARRO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEGAN HOGERTY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AYELET GNEEZY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NINA MAZAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 237 PAGE ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-5616
- In care of
- % KRISTEN BERMAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ZARINAH AGNEW, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (608) 698-0428
- Return prepared by
- MARJTAX INCORPORATED
Mission
TO HELP BRING BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS INSIGHT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE,
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL: SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY DEVELOPS FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS THAT INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES CAN USE TO DESIGN SOLUTIONS WHICH FUNDAMENTALLY IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES.Expenses $70,578
- CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: SSO HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO TEACH BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS TO THE LEADERSHIP STAFF OF EARLY STAGE COMPANIES WITH A BENEFICIALLY SOCIAL, COMMUNAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION.
- SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL MISSION STATEMENT AND ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENTS.
- FULL PSA 1 -- EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL: SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY DEVELOPS FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS THAT INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES CAN USE TO DESIGN SOLUTIONS WHICH FUNDAMENTALLY IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES. THIS MATERIAL HELPS EDUCATE PEOPLE IN IMPROVING HEALTH, SAVING MONEY FOR RETIREMENT, OR CONSERVING ENERGY. PSA 4 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS: SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY FACILITATES THE DISSEMINATION OF BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS VIA CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS WITH NONPROFIT CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) ENTITIES AND WITH FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY HELPS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE HEALTH, FINANCE, EDUCATION, OR ENERGY FIELDS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE OTHERWISE DETERMINED TO BE INCREASING POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT ON THE WORLD. ------------------------------------------------- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE IS USED FOR STORING MATERIALS, SOFTWARE, AND DIGITAL TOOLS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2724499
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,567
- Income (IRS master file)
- $55,751
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY
- What is the EIN of SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY is 46-2724499.
- Is SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,100 (ZARINAH AGNEW, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $55,751, expenses of $79,584 and total assets of $14,567 at year end.
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