irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.51MPUBLICATIONS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
- #2 $15.69MSCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
One of the oldest continuously published scientific journals in the U.S., disseminating peer-reviewed research across disciplines.
Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
Recognizes and provides unrestricted funding to exceptional early-career scientists and engineers.
Global STEM Alliance
Programs focused on mentoring and inspiring students and scientists at all stages to strengthen the STEM pipeline.
High School Research Programs
Provides K-13 students with research opportunities, mentorship, and access to scientific resources.
International Science Reserve (ISR)
A global network of scientists collaborating across borders to address global crises such as pandemics, climate change, and cyberattacks.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 2 activities
- Convening global scientific communities for collaborationConvenes scientists, industry leaders, academia, and public sector experts globally to advance and share scientific research, operating in over 140 countries and maintaining a long history of interdisciplinary scientific gatherings.
- Organizing scientific events, webinars, and public lecturesHosts a calendar of in-person and virtual scientific events, panel discussions, webinars, and public lectures featuring expert researchers, including rapid-response scientific convenings during crises like the pandemic, with on-demand access to recordings and summaries.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Facilitating STEM networking and professional developmentOrganizes structured networking events, breakout sessions, and panel discussions—often led by women and underrepresented professionals in STEM—to foster career development, inclusion, and peer connections within the scientific community.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Producing public science communication contentProduces educational podcasts, blog content, and media-facing materials to communicate scientific developments to broad audiences and makes experts available for public speaking and media interviews across disciplines.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- Providing STEM education and research opportunities for studentsOffers High School Research Programs and the Science in Research Training Program, providing students ages 13–17 with access to scientific lectures, research papers, lab-based research experiences, and Young Membership, while also publishing student research in Convergence: A Journal for Young Researchers.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Recognizing and funding early-career scientistsAdministers prestigious awards for early-career researchers, including the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, the Innovators in Science Award, and the Tata Transformation Prize, providing unrestricted funding and recognition to exceptional young scientists and engineers.
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Open Research Infrastructure & Publishing 1 activity
- Supporting global scientific innovation through the International Science ReserveOperates the International Science Reserve, a global network that mobilizes scientific resources and expertise to address urgent global crises through coordinated research and innovation.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Supporting international STEM career developmentConducts workshops and provides guidance for international scholars and scientists on global STEM career opportunities, including navigating immigration policies, funding landscapes, hiring practices, and building international professional networks in Canada, EU, Japan, and beyond.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting and publishing historical and multidisciplinary scientific researchConducts and publishes comprehensive scientific research across disciplines, including landmark assessments of New York State’s natural resources, the first scientific survey of Puerto Rico, and early major conferences on antibiotics and AIDS, with proceedings published in Annals.
- Publishing peer-reviewed scientific research and journalsPublishes original, peer-reviewed research in multidisciplinary journals including Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (since 1824), The Sciences, and historical series such as Transactions of The New York Academy of Sciences, maintaining one of the oldest continuously published science journals in the U.S.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.17M
Contributions & grants$18.24M86%
Program service revenue$2.83M13%
Investment income$34K0%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$21.91M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$8.28M
Grants paid out$2.10M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.22M
Cash$8.32M
Investments$186K
Liabilities$14.61M
Net assets$8.61M
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NICHOLAS B DIRKS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $576K |
| AINSLEY A GOULBORNE THRU 125 | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 35 | $358K |
| GIANCARLO BONAGURA | EVP & COO (THRU 6/30/2024) | 35 | $337K |
| BROOKE URQUHART GRINDLINGER | CSO, LIFE SCIENCES CONF & AWARDS | 35 | $274K |
| ROBIN B STEPHENSON | SVP, ADVANCEMENT | 35 | $265K |
| DOUGLAS BRAATEN | CSO, PUBLICATIONS | 35 | $265K |
| MEGHAN GROOME | SVP, EDUCATION | 35 | $240K |
| MILA ROSENTHAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ISR | 35 | $222K |
| CLARE PEETERS | CHIEF BUSINESS & FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $161K |
board members · 16
- AIDA HABTEZION — GOVERNOR
- AMBER MILLER — TREASURER
- CHANDRIKA TANDON — GOVERNOR
- DARIO GIL — GOVERNOR
- DAVID KA MORDECAI — GOVERNOR (THRU 8/2024)
- FAYE WATTLETON — GOVERNOR
- GEORGE YANCOPOULOUS — GOVERNOR
- GRACE WANG — GOVERNOR
- JACQUELINE CORBELLI — GOVERNOR (THRU 11/2024)
- JEREMY WERTHEIMER — GOVERNOR
- JERRY MACARTHUR HULTIN — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- JIM REDDOCH — GOVERNOR
- JOHN REED — GOVERNOR
- KATHERINE FOREST — GOVERNOR (THRU 8/2024)
- KONSTANTIN SHAKHNOVICH — GOVERNOR
- LAURA SACHAR — GOVERNOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Collaborated with the Academy in its early years; Academy moved into its building in 1906 and maintained offices there until 1950.
- Blavatnik Family Foundation Partner — Co-sponsors the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists.
- Hudson River Park Trust Partner — Co-hosted a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in STEM careers.
- Indigo Research Partner — Co-publishes _Convergence: A Journal for Young Researchers_ with The New York Academy of Sciences.
- Servier Partner — Sponsors the Innovators in Science Award.
- Tata Trusts Partner — Co-sponsors the Tata Transformation Prize.
- United Nations Partner — Hosted the announcement of the Global STEM Alliance before a packed audience at the UN in 2014.
- Wiley Partner — Hosts Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences on the Wiley Online Content Platform
- Wiley Online Library Partner — Hosts and distributes research published in the Academy's Annals publication.
- academia Partner — Collaborates with academic institutions to address major scientific and societal challenges.
- government Partner — Collaborates with government entities to inform science policy and address public challenges.
- industry Partner — Partners with industry to advance scientific research and innovation.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Global Network Modelmethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy convening a diverse, multidisciplinary, and global network of scientists, educators, and policymakers, the Academy accelerates scientific innovation and develops holistic solutions to societal challenges, because collective intelligence and cross-sector collaboration enhance problem-solving capacity beyond what isolated experts or institutions can achieve.
- Inclusive Participation Drives Innovationmethodology: diversity-driven_innovationBy actively integrating underrepresented and diverse voices into scientific communities, the Academy enhances the diversity of thought, which leads to more creative and equitable scientific solutions, because inclusion expands the range of perspectives, experiences, and approaches brought to scientific inquiry.
- Next-Generation Science Pipelinemethodology: next-generation_science_pipelineBy investing in early-career and student scientists through mentorship, publication, unrestricted grants, and role modeling, the Academy ensures long-term scientific progress, because early support fosters retention, innovation, and equitable access to STEM careers, compounding impact over time.
- Solution-Driven Science Integrationmethodology: solution-driven_scienceBy applying scientific knowledge strategically across research, education, and policy, the Academy generates actionable solutions to global and local challenges, because aligning science with real-world problems increases relevance, adoption, and societal impact.