What we do

BERI provides operational infrastructure and fiscal sponsorship to AI safety and existential risk initiatives worldwide through four programs. For every program, we provide the same core value: handling operational complexity so teams can focus entirely on their mission. 

From university-affiliated programs to independent research projects, we support their work by managing a wide range of operations and grant administration, including contracts, financial operations, tax compliance, and more.

Our collaborations

BERI provides the nonprofit infrastructure that independent projects need — 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, financial management and reporting, employment administration with benefits, and compliance oversight — while maintaining independence and operational flexibility. We actively invest in projects’ successes, not just administrative compliance.

© 2026 Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative. All rights reserved.

440 N. Barranca Ave. #2374
Covina, CA 91723

contact@existence.org

440 N. Barranca Ave. #2374
Covina, CA 91723

contact@existence.org

© 2026 Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative. All rights reserved.

© 2026 Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative. All rights reserved.

440 N. Barranca Ave. #2374
Covina, CA 91723

contact@existence.org

© 2026 Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative. All rights reserved.

440 N. Barranca Ave. #2374
Covina, CA 91723

contact@existence.org