EIN 99-1219864

Model Evaluation and Threat Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
City
Year formed
2024
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
Model Evaluation and Threat Research advances scientific methods to assess catastrophic risks from AI systems’ capabilities and enables informed AI development and governance.
Total revenues
$13,639,155
2024
Total expenses
$8,234,524
2024
Total assets
$6,544,206
2024
Num. employees
38
2024

Program areas at Model Evaluation and Threat Research

Metr is advancing scientific methods to assess catastrophic risks from ai systems' capabilities and enable informed ai development and governance.

Who funds Model Evaluation and Threat Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alignment Research CenterProgram Spin-Off$4,477,169
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$4,000,000
Founders PledgeFund Charitable Activities$184,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Model Evaluation and Threat Research

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth BarnesCto and Chief Executive Officer$172,737
Emma AbeleChief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer$190,395
Rajiv DattaniChief Operating Officer and Treasurer$230,384
Ben WestMember of Technical Staff$215,587
Kyle ScottSecretary and Treasurer$141,577

Financials for Model Evaluation and Threat Research

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,603,035
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$36,120
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,639,155

Form 990s for Model Evaluation and Threat Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-122025-11-16990View PDF
Data update history
April 1, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
February 17, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
February 4, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
February 4, 2026
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $4,477,169 from Alignment Research Center
Nonprofit Types
Research centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationConducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
440 N Barranca Ave 3345
Covina, CA 91723
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
metr.org/ 
Phone
(707) 500-1002
IRS details
EIN
99-1219864
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2024
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0293073
FTB Entity ID
6138567
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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