Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ

Is BERI a grantmaker?

How does BERI think about “existential risk”?

How is BERI funded?

How is BERI funded?

What cause areas is BERI most interested in supporting?

What cause areas is BERI most interested in supporting?

University Collaborations

Do people like working with BERI?

We like to think so! We surveyed our collaborators in 2022 and 2024, and average satisfaction with BERI was 4.74 out of 5.

Do people like working with BERI?

Do people like working with BERI?

How does BERI help university collaborators?

How is BERI different from a university?

Why does BERI provide this kind of support?

Why does BERI provide this kind of support?

I’m a project lead that wants or could use your services – how do I start this relationship? What will the process look like?

How do I know if BERI is the right fit for my university research group?

Fiscally Sponsored Projects

What is fiscal sponsorship?

What types of fiscal sponsorship does BERI offer?

I’m thinking about starting a new project. Would BERI be interested in sponsoring my work?

What overhead rate does BERI charge?

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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

© 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.