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NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE STS FORUM

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 274000050 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE U99 · Science & Technology · Small ($100K-$1M) · aa-stsforum.org
revenue
$310K
expenses
$357K
net assets
$127K
employees
1
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

THE NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE STS FORUM (NAA-STS) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 2011 AND BASED IN NEW YORK CITY WITH A TRIPLE MISSION: INCREASING STS FORUM'S VISIBILITY IN THE UNITED STATES, ENHANCING UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN STS FORUM MEETINGS, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE STS FORUM IN JAPAN.

profile · synthesized from sources

The North American Associates of the STS Forum (NAA-STS) is a nonprofit based in New York City, founded in 2011 to support the Japan-based Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum. It aims to increase the STS Forum's visibility in the United States, enhance U.S. participation in its meetings, and provide financial support. The organization operates primarily by engaging institutional members and supporters to advance science and technology dialogue.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Workshop Series
Co-hosted events such as "AI and Robotics in Healthcare" (2023) and "Quantum Computing" (2024), facilitated with partners like IBM
FUSE Program
Supported by grants from the Henry Luce Foundation, focused on advancing science and technology collaboration
STS Forum Annual Meeting Support
Facilitates U.S. participation and sponsorship in the international STS Forum meetings, including lead sponsor coordination
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
    • Enhancing U.S. participation and visibility in the STS Forum
      Works to increase United States engagement in STS Forum meetings and raise the profile of the STS Forum within the U.S., supporting strategic dialogue on science and technology policy between North American and international leaders.
    • Organizing workshops and luncheon events to connect North American leaders with the STS Forum
      Hosts workshops and luncheon events on science and technology topics such as quantum computing, AI, and robotics in healthcare, facilitating dialogue among North American leaders, government, industry, and research institutions. Events have been held annually since at least 2017 with support from organizations like IBM and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding support for the STS Forum in Japan
      Provides financial support to the STS Forum in Japan to strengthen transnational engagement on science and technology policy. This funding enables the broader operation of the STS Forum, with which the organization collaborates closely.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$310K
Contributions & grants$310K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$290%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$357K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$106K
Grants paid out$120K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$204K
Cash$156K
Investments$0
Liabilities$77K
Net assets$127K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SACHIKO OBA-COTE EXECUTIVE DI 40 $98K
board members · 17
  • BERNARD MEYERSON — DIRECTOR
  • DANA K JACKSON — RESIGNED 10/
  • DEBORAH WINCE-SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • ELIAS ZERHOUNI — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC MAZUR — DIRECTOR
  • HENRY A MCKINNELL — CHAIRMAN
  • HUGH THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • KEITH WILLIAMS — RESIGNED 10/
  • MARCIA MCNUTT — VICE CHAIR/T
  • NICOLAS DIRKS — DIRECTOR
  • PRADEEP K KHOSLA — DIRECTOR
  • RAY O JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • RITA R COLWELL — DIRECTOR
  • RUSH D HOLT — RESIGNED 1/2
  • STEVEN KOONIN — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS MASON — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS ZACHARIA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 46

Who they work with

  • Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Partner — Provided a donation in 2025.
  • Boston Consulting Group Partner — Provided pro bono survey and analysis in 2013.
  • Bristol Myer Squibb Partner — Joint member from 2011 to 2024 and lead sponsor of the 2023 STS Forum Annual Meeting.
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York Partner — Supported luncheon workshops and events from 2016 to 2019.
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Partner — Joint member in 2024 and 2025.
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • ClimateWorks Foundation Partner — Sponsor in 2011 and joint member in 2011.
  • Covington & Burling LLP Partner — Provided pro bono legal work annually from 2011 to 2025.
  • Dana Foundation Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • Envista Holding Corporation Partner — Joint member in 2023.
  • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Network — Member of the North American Associates of the STS Forum.
  • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Partner — Joint member and donor from 2011 to 2025.
  • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • Groq Inc. Partner — Joint member in 2024 and 2025.
  • Groq Inc. Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • Henry Luce Foundation Partner — Joint member and donor providing grants for FUSE from 2013 to 2025.
  • Henry Luce Foundation Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • Henry Luce Foundation, The Network — Member of the North American Associates of the STS Forum.
  • Honeywell International Partner — Joint member in 2015, 2016, and 2018.
  • IBM Partner — Co-hosted the 2024 workshop with AA-STS Forum, providing leadership and technical expertise.
  • IBM Corporation Partner — Supported the 2025 workshop and inaugural meeting, and co-hosted annual workshops from 2020 to 2024.
  • IBM Corporation Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • Intuitive Foundation Partner — Joint member in 2021 and 2022.
  • Johnson & Johnson Partner — Joint member in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
  • Kavli Foundation, The Network — Member of the North American Associates of the STS Forum.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation Partner — Lead sponsor of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 STS Forum Annual Meetings and joint member from 2011 to 2019.
  • MITRE Corporation Partner — Supporter of the North American Associates of the STS forum.
  • Pfizer Inc. Partner — Sponsor in 2012 and joint member in 2013.
  • STS Forum Partner — Provides financial support and enhances U.S. participation in its meetings.
  • Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum Network — North American Associates of the STS Forum is the U.S.-based affiliate of the global STS forum organization.
+ 16 more
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.

  • Collaborative Workshop Model
    methodology: collaborative-workshop-model
    By hosting annual workshops in collaboration with corporate partners, we advance dialogue on science and technology because joint programming leverages diverse expertise and resources to convene influential stakeholders and sustain long-term engagement.
  • Multi-Tiered Dialogue Facilitation
    methodology: multi-tiered_dialogue_facilitation
    By structuring interactions through panel discussions, table talks, and synthesis sessions, we produce deeper engagement and actionable insights among science, technology, and policy leaders because diverse discussion formats enable both broad and intimate exchanges that surface consensus and innovation.