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’s flagship program, we collaborate with university institutions and researchers focused on mitigating existential risk to act as a multiplier on the efficiency and impact of their work. BERI provides operational agility — including hiring, purchasing, and general administrative support — that complements university credibility, removing administrative roadblocks while preserving institutional relationships and academic legitimacy. We work alongside university teams as external collaborators, not external contractors. Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the support and services we offer.


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

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© 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