named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Supports three students annually at Columbia University to conduct 12-week chemistry research projects under faculty mentorship, culminating in a research symposium
Excellence Awards
Data-driven awards launched in 2025 honoring companies for measurable achievements in innovation, shareholder value creation, and private equity performance
International Palladium Medal
Biennial award recognizing individuals for exceptional contributions to the chemical industry, leadership, and global impact; includes a black-tie dinner in New York City
NYU Summer Scholar Program
Summer research program launched in 2016 for undergraduate students in NYU’s Department of Chemistry, providing hands-on research experience and mentorship
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 2 activities
- Administering the Excellence Awards LuncheonHosts an annual Excellence Awards Luncheon to recognize outstanding achievement and leadership in the chemical industry, with honorees including Dow Inc., Westlake Corporation, and Element Solutions. The program was launched in 2025 and includes both in-person events and luncheons in New York City.
- Awarding the International Palladium MedalSponsors and presents the biennial International Palladium Medal to prominent individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the chemical industry, with past recipients including CEOs such as Jim Fitterling, Pierre Brondeau, and Manabu Chikumoto. The award is presented at a black-tie dinner in New York City.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funding student scholarships, fellowships, and research programsProvides scholarships, fellowships, and research funding to students studying chemistry and chemical engineering, having awarded over $750,000 to nearly 150 students since 1998. This includes support for summer research programs at institutions such as Columbia University and New York University.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting speaker series and networking eventsOrganizes monthly luncheons, webinars, happy hours, and virtual career fairs that bring together CEOs, scientists, investors, policymakers, and industry professionals from organizations such as Dow, AFPM, LyondellBasell, and DC Advisory. Events are offered both in-person and online, with recordings available on-demand.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating student mentorship and summer research programsRuns a student mentor program and supports undergraduate summer research initiatives at Columbia University and New York University, providing hands-on research experience, progress monitoring, and final symposium presentations to develop chemistry knowledge and professional skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$702K
Contributions & grants$5K1%
Program service revenue$580K83%
Investment income$116K17%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$474K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$89K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.54M
Cash$353K
Investments$2.18M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.54M
Liquid reserves64.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- FEDERICO MANNELLA — VP ADMINISTRATION
- JAMES CANARY — VP MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP
- JEANINE HURRY — DIRECTOR
- JEFF KENTON — DIRECTOR FORMER PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER MC CARTHY — DIRECTOR
- JOHN ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- LUCY SIMEK — DIRECTOR
- MARC REISCH — PRESIDENT
- MARK CASIANO — DIRECTOR
- PETER YOUNG — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT KENWORTHY — DIRECTOR
- SHAUN PAN — VP-FINANCE
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- ACS Scholars Program Partner — Partner organization supported through scholarship funding and student sponsorship.
- AFPM Partner — Features representatives from AFPM in hosted webinars.
- Advent Partner — Honoree of the Private Equity Performance Excellence award in 2026
- Air Products Partner — Chairman, President, and CEO Seifi Ghasemi received the International Palladium Medal in 2017.
- Apollo Global Management, Inc. Partner — Honoree of the Excellence in Private Equity Performance award in 2025
- Chemical Week by S&P Global Partner — Features representatives from Chemical Week by S&P Global in hosted webinars.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates on the Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program supporting student fellows
- Columbia University Partner — Sponsors undergraduate researchers at Columbia University.
- DC Advisory Partner — Features representatives from DC Advisory in hosted webinars.
- Deloitte Partner — Features representatives from Deloitte in hosted webinars.
- Dow Partner — Board Chair and CEO Jim Fitterling received the International Palladium Medal in 2024.
- Dow Partner — Features representatives from Dow in hosted webinars.
- Dow Inc. Partner — Honoree of the Excellence in Innovation award in 2025
- DuPont Partner — Chair of the Board and CEO Ellen Kullman received the International Palladium Medal in 2015.
- Eastman Partner — Board Chair and CEO Mark J. Costa received the International Palladium Medal in 2022.
- Element Solutions Partner — Features representatives from Element Solutions in hosted webinars.
- Element Solutions Partner — Honoree of the Shareholder Value Creation Excellence award in 2026
- Employer Partner — Seeks matching gift contributions through donors' employers.
- Evonik Venture Capital Partner — Features representatives from Evonik Venture Capital in hosted webinars.
- FMC Corporation Partner — Chairman and CEO Pierre Brondeau received the International Palladium Medal in 2019.
- Federico GM Mennella Partner — Board Member
- ICIS Chemical Business Partner — Features representatives from ICIS Chemical Business in hosted webinars.
- INVISTA Partner — Features representatives from INVISTA in hosted webinars.
- International Palladium Medal Dinner Partner — Hosts the International Palladium Medal Dinner as a featured annual event.
- James W. Canary Partner — Board Member
- Jennifer McCarthy Partner — Administration lead for the organization
- Lucy Simek Partner — Board Member
- LyondellBasell Partner — Features representatives from LyondellBasell in hosted webinars.
- Marc S. Reisch Partner — Finance lead for the organization
- Milliken & Company Partner — Features representatives from Milliken & Company in hosted webinars.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Convening Cross-Sector Leadership to Advance Innovationmethodology: cross-sector collaborationBy convening industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers across chemical, materials, and life sciences sectors, we accelerate innovation and sustainability, because structured dialogue and networking catalyze collaboration and shared problem-solving that individual actors cannot achieve alone.
- Investment in Future Scientific Talent through Scholarships and Mentorshipmethodology: talent_investment_through_scholarshipsBy providing scholarships, research opportunities, and mentorship to students in chemistry and chemical engineering, we develop a diverse and skilled future workforce for the chemical industry, because early-career support increases retention, hands-on learning, and long-term innovation capacity.
- Recognition of Excellence as a Driver of Scientific Advancementmethodology: scientific_award_recognitionBy recognizing leadership, innovation, and societal impact in the chemical sciences through awards and public acknowledgment, we advance the field by incentivizing high-impact contributions and reinforcing role models who bridge science and society.