irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9KADDITIONAL EXPENSES REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN RESEARCH
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CSSI Awards Program
Recognizes scientific excellence and service through awards including the Medallion, Ferruccio Ritossa Early Career Award, Alfred Tissières Young Investigator Award, and others honoring innovation, mentorship, and contributions to the field.
CSSI International Symposium
Biennial scientific meeting that provides a forum for presenting and discussing research in stress biology and molecular chaperones, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among international scientists.
CSSI Travel Awards
Provides travel stipends to early-career researchers and trainees to support attendance at CSSI-sponsored meetings, promoting inclusion and professional development.
Outreach Committee
Expands CSSI membership and visibility by recruiting ambassadors, promoting the society in the scientific community, and highlighting emerging research themes.
Trainee & Mentorship Affairs Committee
Supports career development for trainees through mentorship programs, trainee-focused events, and initiatives to strengthen the next generation of scientists in stress biology.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administer awards and recognitions for scientific and service contributions in cell stress researchConfers a range of biennial awards to recognize excellence in research, mentorship, innovation, and service, including the Distinguished Service Award, the Dr. Susan Lindquist Women in Chaperone and Stress Research Award, the Medallion for career-long contributions, and awards for creativity and poster presentations.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Advance research in cell stress and molecular chaperone biologyConducts and promotes foundational and path-breaking research in stress biology and chaperone mechanisms, including identifying emerging themes through citation analysis and supporting training of junior scientists.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Build scientific capacity and community through mentorship and outreachSupports the development of trainee scientists through mentorship programs, career development initiatives, targeted outreach to expand membership, and ambassador recruitment to strengthen the global network in cell stress research.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Fund and support early-career researchers through travel awards and stipendsProvides travel awards, stipends, and certificates to early-career scientists and trainees to support their attendance at the biennial CSSI International Meeting, including recipients of the Ferruccio Ritossa Research Scholar Award and the Alfred Tissières Young Investigator Award.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Organize and sponsor international scientific symposia and congresses on cell stress and chaperone biologyPlans, convenes, and supports biennial international meetings, including the International Symposium on Cell Stress, both in-person and virtual, to facilitate scientific exchange. Examples include the 13th International Symposium in Syracuse and the planned 2027 meeting in South Africa.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support and publish the scientific journal Cell Stress & ChaperonesMaintains the academic quality and operational stability of the journal Cell Stress & Chaperones through editorial leadership, peer review, and publication support, with society members serving as editors and contributors.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$92K73%
Investment income$26K21%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$243K
Cash$62K
Investments$81K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$243K
Liquid reserves35.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -54.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA JENSEN | GENERAL SECRETARY | 5 | $6K |
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Cell Stress & Chaperones Network — Journal affiliated with CSSI where Fellows serve in editorial and authorship roles.
- Cell Stress & Chaperones Partner — Collaborates by publishing content related to award honorees, such as articles memorializing Ferruccio Ritossa.
- Dr. Dimitra Bourboulia Partner — Editor-in-Chief of the journal Cell Stress & Chaperones
- Dr. Sandra Jensen Partner — Managing Editor of the journal Cell Stress & Chaperones
- Elsevier Partner — Collaborates with Elsevier's Senior Publishing Editor to report on the status of the journal Cell Stress & Chaperones.
- FASEB Partner — Received sponsorship support from CELL STRESS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, with arrangements for reimbursement of funds when in-person meetings resume.
- Larry Hightower Partner — Founded Cell Stress Society International in 1999
- Miami University Partner — Hosts Andrea N. Kravats, member of the Trainee & Mentorship Affairs Committee.
- Northwestern University Partner — Hosts Marc Mendillo, member of the Outreach Committee.
- Prof. Adrienne Edkins Partner — President-Elect leading the 2027 Symposium in South Africa
- Rhodes University Partner — Hosts Adrienne Edkins, member of the Awards Committee.
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Hosts Veena Prahlad, member of the Outreach Committee.
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Partner — Hosts Mark Woodford, member of the Awards Committee.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Partner — Hosts Georgios Karras, member of the Trainee & Mentorship Affairs Committee.
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte Partner — Hosts Patricija van Oosten-Hawle, member of the Outreach Committee.
- University of Pavia Partner — Hosts Giorgio Colombo, member of the Trainee & Mentorship Affairs Committee.
- University of Utrecht Partner — Host institution of a recipient of the CSSI Early Career Poster Prize
- Université Paris Cité Partner — Hosts Valérie Mezger, member of the Awards Committee.
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.
- Early-Career Scientist Integration Through Support and Engagementmethodology: early_career_integration_through_travel_supportBy providing travel awards, poster prizes, mentorship opportunities, and dedicated professional events, the organization promotes long-term engagement and development of early-career researchers because early integration into the scientific community builds capacity, identity, and collaborative networks essential for sustained contribution.
- Multifaceted Recognition System to Strengthen Scientific Community and Inspire Innovationmethodology: recognition-to-inspire-innovationBy recognizing diverse contributions—including research leadership, mentorship, service, gender equity, and early-career achievement—the organization fosters a more inclusive, motivated, and innovative scientific community because broad-based recognition reinforces cultural norms of excellence, collaboration, and equity.
- Peer-Reviewed Knowledge Dissemination to Advance Scientific Fieldmethodology: scientific_knowledge_disseminationBy publishing research in a peer-reviewed journal and organizing international symposia, the organization advances the field of cell stress and chaperone biology because rigorous validation and structured scientific exchange enable cumulative knowledge development and collaboration.