2017-03-10T15:02:06-06:00 2016-09-30 042943536 Tonneson & Company PC 401 Edgewater Place Suite 300 Wakefield MA 018806208 990 2015-10-01 042535767 The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc UNIO 6175475552 Two Brattle Square Cambridge MA 02238 Kathleen Rest PhD MPA Executive Director 6175475552 2017-03-04 1 Cynthia P Almquist P01309212 7812459999 2017-03-04 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Kathleen Rest PhD MPA Two Brattle Square Cambridge MA 02138 35771644 0 X www.ucsusa.org X 1973 DC The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, UCS combines technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future. 18 18 201 0 -9751 -9751 26766244 29661136 0 0 3235820 443404 309983 321212 30312047 30425752 0 0 0 0 16965231 18422236 212919 285876 4340934 10787789 13161808 27965939 31869920 2346108 -1444168 44220482 44095084 6541519 5738219 37678963 38356865 X The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, UCS combines technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe and sustainable future. 0 0 10947176 The Climate and Clean Energy program works to limit the magnitude and impacts of climate change and to accelerate the U.S. transformation to a sustainable clean energy economy. By combining rigorous scientific and technical analysis with advocacy and outreach efforts, the program works to reduce global warming emissions, prevent the worst consequences of climate change from occurring, and help prepare communities for the unavoidable climate impacts that have already been set in motion. 4753861 The Food and Environment program seeks to transform the U.S. food system in a healthier, more sustainable direction. We advocate for policy changes that will encourage American farmers to grow a wide range of healthy foods that will be available and affordable for all, instead of the commodity crops used in processed foods that are making Americans sick. Our policy recommendations will also help farmers abandon environmentally destructive industrial methods in favor of modern, science-based agroecological practices. 3779923 The Center for Science and Democracy endeavors to strengthen American democracy by advancing the essential role of science, evidence-based decision making, and constructive debate as a means to improve the health, security, and prosperity of all people. The Center produces original research and analysis and brings citizens together to discuss key issues such as ensuring public access to scientific information, keeping science free from distortion and manipulation by special interests, and promoting more effective use of science in policy making. 6764012 The Clean Vehicles program seeks to dramatically reduce U.S. oil use. We analyze advanced vehicle technologies, biofuels, and related oil-reduction strategies, and advocate for effective transportation solutions that create new jobs and industries, save consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump, improve air quality and reduce global warming.Global security program works to reduce some of the gravest threats to humanity - in particular, those posed by nuclear weapons and materials, their acquisition by terrorists, or accidents. We serve as an independent watchdog on a range of nuclear and weapons issues, combining technical analysis and policy expertise to improve nuclear power plants safety and reduce the threats posed by nuclear weapons.Legislative - Appearances before Congressional committees, as well as meeting with individual Congressmen and writing, printing, and mailing of legislative alerts to UCS sponsors. 6764012 26244972 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 82 0 1 201 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AK AR AZ CA CT FL GA IL KS KY LA MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OH OR OK PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI DC HI X X Javier Caban Union of Concerned Sc 6175475552 Two Brattle Square Cambridge MA 02238 Anne R Kapuscinski Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter A Bradford Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 James S Hoyte Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas H Stone Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kurt Gottfried Board Chair Emeritus 1.00 X 0 0 0 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Subscription 1 30250 FMV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The completed 990 is reviewed and discussed by the Audit Committee of the Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Affected persons (staff and Board) complete and submit the conflict of interest statement on an annual basis at the beginning of each fiscal year. This does not obviate the need to disclose potential conflicts that may arise in the interim. All forms are reviewed by the Director of Finance and Administration. Any potential conflicts are reviewed by the UCS President who determines whether a conflict exists and is material. If a matter is material, the President will bring it to the attention of the Board Chair. If the UCS President has the conflict, he or she would disclose the matter to the Board Chair directly. Disclosure involving Board members is made to the Board Chair (or if the conflict involves the Board Chair, to the Board Treasurer) who brings these matters, if material, to the Board. The Board determines whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to UCS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The UCS policy is that the Finance Committee of the Board be informed of the performance based recommendations for salary for key employees in the context of market information and our merit increase system. The purpose of this policy is to provide transparency and compliance with various legal standards for non-profit management. The President's salary is set after an annual merit review, by the Chair of the Board in consultation with the Treasurer and/or other Board members, as the Chair sees fit. 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