Financials & Public Reporting

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Burning Man Project is a 501(c)(3) California Public Benefit Corporation. As a nonprofit, Burning Man Project is a responsible steward of its finances and philanthropic support so that it may ignite creativity, innovation and connection in support of a thriving world.

Summary Financial Information

Based on multiple years of our annual Form 990 filings, this report explores income and expenses over time.

Forms 990

The Form 990 is an IRS document that provides the public with financial information about a nonprofit organization. Essentially, it is Burning Man Project’s annual tax return.

The Dispatch & Annual Reports

Reimagined as the Dispatch in 2020, our annual reporting provides a narrative overview of operations for the year as well as key performance metrics.