2023 Annual Report

Published Nov 16, 2023

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The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We are scientists, engineers, economists, activists, 每天都有人们一起努力让改变发生.

Message from the President & Chair

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Signatures

Revenue

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忧思617888九五至尊娱乐家联盟继续受益于我们100多名成员的慷慨捐助,000 members and foundations, 谁与我们合作建设一个健康的地球和更安全的世界. 我们的大部分支持(83%)来自慷慨的个人捐赠者,通过直接和有计划的捐赠, 而来自基金会的支持占我们收入的15%.

Expenses

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在2023财政年度,捐赠给加州大学洛杉矶分校的每一美元中有86%直接资助了我们的项目517888九五至尊娱乐, 剩下的14%花在关键的行政基础设施和支持我们项目的筹款上. With an annual budget of $50 million, UCS继续加强我们独特的能力,以帮助解决我们星球上最紧迫的问题 of independent science.

You make it all possible

We are deeply grateful for your dedication and support. This work would not be possible without your commitment to building a better world together. Thank you.