irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $448KOUTREACH 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.
- #2 $396KNATIONAL CONFERENCEHELD NATIONAL CSICON IN LAS VEGAS, NV OCTOBER 24-27, 2024 AT THE HORSESHOEIT WAS TIME ONCE AGAIN FOR THE FORCES OF REASON AND SCIENCE TO COME TOGETHER; TIME FOR CRITICAL THINKERS TO CONNECT, LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER, AND SHARPEN THEIR SKILLS; TIME FOR THE LEADING LIGHTS OF SKEPTICISM TO SHARE THEIR WISDOM AND RALLY THE TROOPS.LUMINARIES NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON, BRIAN COX, BANACHEK, MICHAEL MANN, EVAN BERNSTEIN, KENNY BIDDLE, ROBYN BLUMNER, TIMOTHY CAULFIELD, JERRY COYNE, CHIP DENMAN, GRACE DENMAN, KEVIN FOLTA, CHRIS FRENCH, SUSAN GERBIC, RAYMOND EDWARD HALL, STEPHEN HUPP, GANDREA LOVE, CARA SANTA MARIA, DAVID MCRANEY, BOB NOVELLA, JAY NOVELLA, STEVE NOVELLA, ROB PALMER, NATALIA PASTERNAK, MASSIMO POLIDORO, RINA RAPHAEL, RICHARD SAUNDERS, DANIEL SIMONS, NICK TILLER, EDDIE TABASH, MELANIE TRECEK-KING, JIM UNDERDOWN, FORREST VALKAI, AND BERTHA VAZQUEZ SPOKE AT THE BIGGEST SKEPTICS' EVENT OF THE YEAR AT THE HORSESHOE HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS, THE CITY OF ILLUSIONS. CSICON 2024 WAS PACKED WITH FASCINATING TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS, DAZZLING ENTERTAINMENT, AND FUN SOCIAL EVENTS WITH FELLOW SKEPTICS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CSIcon National Conference
Annual conference in Las Vegas featuring prominent speakers in science, skepticism, and critical thinking, offering talks, presentations, and networking for the secular community.
Outreach Program Regional Offices
Professionally-staffed centers in selected cities conduct educational and social programming, including lectures, seminars, and community gatherings, tailored to local contexts such as entertainment industry outreach in Los Angeles or government advocacy in Washington, D.C.
Outreach and Community Programs
Supports formation and development of local secular and skeptical community groups and on-campus student organizations nationwide, providing educational materials, speakers, and annual training seminars.
Secular Rescue Program
Provides emergency assistance to writers, bloggers, publishers, and activists facing threats due to their secular beliefs or expressions about religion.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host annual CSIcon conference for skepticsHosts the national CSIcon conference annually, featuring talks, presentations, entertainment, and social events for skeptics; recent conferences held in Las Vegas, NV (October 24–27, 2024 and October 26–29, 2023).
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operate regional centers for educational and social programmingOperates professionally-staffed regional centers in selected cities that conduct location-specific outreach and provide educational and social programming for local individuals.
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Support for Investigative and Independent Journalism 1 activity
- Provide emergency assistance to secular activists at riskProvides emergency assistance to writers, bloggers, publishers, and activists facing threats due to their beliefs or expressions about religion through the Secular Rescue program.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Support local and student group formation with training and resourcesSupports the formation of local community and on-campus student groups nationwide by providing educational materials, speakers, resources, and annual training seminars for leaders.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.99M
Contributions & grants$5.63M80%
Program service revenue$1.11M16%
Investment income$163K2%
Other revenue$93K
expenses
Total expenses$6.47M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$3.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.71M
Cash$3.16M
Investments$2.01M
Liabilities$1.34M
Net assets$5.37M
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN BLUMNER | CEO & PRESIDENT | 52 | $225K |
| DEBRA ALLEN SKOMER | SECRETARY | 63 | $140K |
| BARRY KARR | CFO & TREASURER | 39 | $129K |
| RICHARD CONN JR | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 38 | $127K |
| AZHARUDDIN MAJEED | DIRECTOR OF GOVT AFFAIRS | 42 | $105K |
board members · 10
- ANDY THOMSON — BOARDMEMBER
- BARRY KOSMIN — BOARDMEMBER
- BRIAN ENGLER — BOARDMEMBER
- DAVID COWAN — BOARDMEMBER
- EDWARD TABASH — CHAIRPERSON
- LEONARD TRAMIEL — BOARDMEMBER
- REZA ABBASZADEH — BOARDMEMBER
- RICHARD DAWKINS — BOARDMEMBER
- VINOD BHARDWAJ — BOARDMEMBER
- WILLIAM MAXWELL — BOARDMEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Bill Nye Partner — Featured speaker at CSIcon 2023 national conference
- Neil deGrasse Tyson Partner — Featured speaker at CSIcon 2024 national conference
- Penn & Teller Partner — Featured performers at CSIcon 2023 national conference
- Richard Dawkins Partner — Featured speaker at CSIcon 2023 national conference
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grassroots Network Developmentmethodology: grassroots_network_developmentBy supporting the formation of local community and student groups with educational resources and speaker access, the organization increases national engagement because decentralized, locally rooted activism amplifies reach and sustains long-term cultural change.
- Regional Outreach Centersmethodology: regional_outreach_centersBy establishing regionally located, professionally-staffed centers, the organization advances its national agenda through targeted, context-specific engagement with local industries and government entities, because geographic proximity enhances credibility and effectiveness in advocacy.