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Future Society Inc

EIN 81-3568099 · Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FUTURE SOCIETY (TFS) ORGANIZES AND HOSTS PANELS, TALKS, WORKSHOPS AND DEBATES, AS WELL AS, PRODUCES RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS, TFS PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCES TO ADVANCE ITS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
22.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
7
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$170,430, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $602,370 spent. TOTAL 140 GLOBAL AI GOVERNANCE:THE FUTURE SOCIETY ORGANIZED THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE ATHENS ROUNDTABLE ON AI AND THE RULE OF LAW IN PARIS, CO-HOSTED AT THE OECD, FACILITATING A DAY-LONG DIALOGUE ON AI GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES WITH OVER 130 ATTENDEES INCLUDING UNESCO, FRANCE'S AI ACTION SUMMIT, THE AI & SOCIETY INSTITUTE, THE CONSEIL NATIONAL DU NUMRIQUE, MAKE.ORG, THE TECH AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS INNOVATION HUB OF SCIENCES PO, ARNOLD & PORTER, FATHOM, AND H.E. THE PRESIDENT OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC. THE FUTURE SOCIETY CO-LED FRANCE'S AI ACTION SUMMIT'S OFFICIAL CONSULTATION WITH 11,000+ CITIZENS AND 200+ EXPERT GROUPS. THE REPORT ADVOCATED FOR THE INCLUSION OF CONCERNS REGARDING AI SAFETY AND SECURITY, GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, PUBLIC INTEREST AI, FUTURE OF WORK, AND CULTURE AND INNOVATION. THE FUTURE SOCIETY PUBLISHED TWO PIECES ON INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION, SHAPING UN AND OECD CONSULTATIONS WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING UN TECH ENVOY HORIZON-SCANNING, CONTRIBUTING TO THE OECD-IEEE GLOBAL TRUST CHALLENGE, AND COORDINATING RAPID-RESPONSE KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR POLICYMAKERS.
  2. $356,150 spent. TOTAL 130 EUROPEAN AI GOVERNANCE:TFS CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND PROVIDED INPUT TO EUROPEAN POLICYMAKERS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN AI ACT, THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE AI LEGISLATION. THROUGH POLICY RESEARCH, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS, AND MEETINGS WITH POLICYMAKERS, TFS MADE CONCRETE RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING THE PARTICIPATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND NON-INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DRAFTING PROCESS OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE, AS WELL AS TECHNICAL MEANS TO ARTICULATE REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER V OF THE AI ACT INTO CONCRETE COMMITMENTS.
  3. $279,048 spent. TOTAL 110 GENERAL PROGRAMS:THE FUTURE SOCIETY CONDUCTED RESEARCH, ORGANIZED CONVENINGS, AND ADVOCATED FOR AI GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS RANGING FROM LAWS AND AGENCIES TO PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS. THIS WAS DONE BY ENGAGING WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND ACADEMIA.
  4. $80,378 spent. TOTAL 150 US AI GOVERNANCE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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