irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.12MFUNDS WERE TRANSMITTED TO THE FEINBERG GRADUATE SCHOOL AT THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE FEINBERG GRADUATE SCHOOL'S PURPOSE IS TO CONDUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR THE STUDY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS. SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1958 AS THE ACADEMIC ARM OF THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL AFFAIRS, THE FEINBERG GRADUATE SCHOOL HAS ESTABLISHED ITS REPUTATION AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTER WHERE STUDENTS STRIVE TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CREATIVE AND ORIGINAL RESEARCHERS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Davidson Institute of Science Education
Provides pre-university and lifelong learning programs, including Davidson Online and the Clore Garden of Science, to advance science literacy and inspire young minds.
Empower Tomorrow
Global campaign to support curiosity-driven research, graduate training, science education, and innovation at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Feinberg Graduate School
Graduate school offering rigorous, research-intensive training with full financial support for students in multidisciplinary scientific fields.
Partners in Science
Community engagement program connecting supporters with Weizmann scientists through events, travel, and educational opportunities.
Yeda Research & Development
Tech transfer arm that advances applied R&D, builds industry partnerships, and helps bring scientific discoveries to market.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 2 activities
- Hosts youth research and development programsEngages high-school graduates in a summer research program where they conduct independent research under the mentorship of Weizmann scientists.
- Provides research and institutional infrastructure supportProvides funding for research projects, advanced instrumentation, laboratories, professorial chairs, scholarships, and the construction and rebuilding of facilities at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Advances commercialization and R&D capacitySupports applied research and commercialization of scientific discoveries through Yeda Research & Development, including training for researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducts interdisciplinary scientific researchConducts research in artificial intelligence applications, fundamental physics, neuroscience, environmental science, and space missions to advance knowledge and develop solutions for global challenges.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Facilitates campus visits and public science engagementOrganizes immersive campus visits to the Weizmann Institute, including access to laboratories, the Clore Garden of Science, and the Levinson Visitors Center, along with mobile labs and public lectures.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Operates global outreach and volunteer networkManages over 30 global hubs and engages more than 500 volunteers across 30+ countries to expand science outreach through events, tours, and community programs.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Organizes donor and public engagement eventsHosts galas, luncheons, parlor meetings, and educational campaigns to engage supporters, educate the American public about Weizmann Institute research, and promote philanthropic support.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces science communication and impact reportingProduces and publishes stories, videos, and annual impact reports highlighting scientific discoveries, educational initiatives, and institutional resilience at the Weizmann Institute.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Supports science education and training programsOffers pre-university and lifelong learning programs, including initiatives for gifted and at-risk youth, teacher training, and international online courses through the Davidson Institute of Science Education.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Supports women and students in scienceProvides guidance, resources, scholarships, and residential support to advance careers of women in science and support international students and researchers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35.34M
Contributions & grants$10.97M31%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$24.36M69%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31.01M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$4.08M
Grants paid out$21.39M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$993.17M
Cash$35.58M
Investments$832.95M
Liabilities$21.67M
Net assets$971.50M
Liquid reserves336.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -69.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 18
- Alan A Fischer — Board Member
- Andrea Baumann Lustig — Board Member
- Andrew R Morse — Treasurer
- Anthony Meyer — Board Member
- Blythe Brenden — Vice Chair Donor Relations and Leadership Engagement
- Brian Price — Board Member
- Brian Tepper — Board Member
- Carla Hunter — Board Member
- David Geller — Board Member
- David Teplow — Immediate Past National Chair
- Dennis Weiss — Board Member
- Donald Altman — Board Member
- Dr Mark Alexander — Board Member
- Ellen Merlo — Board Member
- Fredda Weiss — Board Member
- Gary M Abramson — Board Member
- Gil Omenn — Board Member
- Gladys Monroy — Immediate Past President
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Blavatnik Family Foundation Partner — Co-presenter of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists with the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and The New York Academy of Sciences.
- Candid Government — Awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Charity Navigator Government — Rated the organization with a 4-Star charity rating.
- Clore Garden of Science Partner — Provides access to the interactive Clore Garden of Science during campus visits.
- Davidson Institute Partner — Provides science education programs and teacher training in partnership with the Weizmann Institute.
- Davidson Institute of Science Education Partner — Collaborates on science education initiatives to expand public and student engagement with science.
- Davidson Institute of Science Education Partner — Implements science education programs including Davidson Online and Science and the Environment to advance science literacy.
- Davidson Institute of Science Education Partner — Partner organization advancing science education for youth.
- Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities Partner — Co-presenter of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists with the Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences.
- Levinson Visitors Center Partner — Hosts visitors at the Levinson Visitors Center featuring interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations.
- New York Academy of Sciences Partner — Co-presenter of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists with the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
- Partners in Science Network — Community of individuals who support scientific research as a pathway to a brighter future.
- Weizmann Institute Partner — Collaborates with the Weizmann Institute to produce content for the blog.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Primary partner institution supported by the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Primary scientific and research partner advancing science through discovery and education.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Primary scientific partner and beneficiary of fundraising and advocacy efforts.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Primary scientific partner in Israel; the American Committee raises philanthropic support and promotes its research in the U.S.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Primary scientific partner supported by donor contributions
- Yeda Research & Development Partner — Tech transfer arm that advances applied R&D, builds industry partnerships, and supports commercialization of scientific discoveries.
- Yeda Research and Development Company, Inc. Partner — Technology transfer partner responsible for moving Weizmann Institute discoveries from the lab to the marketplace.
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.
- Cross-Disciplinary Scientific Environmentmethodology: interdisciplinary_collaborationBy fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary research ecosystem with shared infrastructure and mentorship, we accelerate scientific innovation because diverse expertise and self-organized collaboration enable novel solutions to complex global problems.
- Curiosity-Driven Research Modelmethodology: curiosity-driven_researchBy supporting open-ended, curiosity-driven research free from commercial pressures and rigid timelines, we enable transformative scientific breakthroughs because this freedom allows scientists to follow unexpected insights that lead to major discoveries.
- Science-Philanthropy Integrationmethodology: philanthropy-driven researchBy integrating philanthropy with scientific research, we sustain long-term, high-risk inquiry that addresses global challenges because this partnership provides stable, mission-aligned funding that is independent of commercial or political cycles.
- Translational Research Through Integrated Trainingmethodology: research-clinical-integrationBy integrating medical education with scientific research in an MD-PhD program, we accelerate the development of translational medicine because clinicians trained in basic science are better equipped to identify and solve real-world health challenges.