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EIN 95-2160097

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,144
City
La Jolla
State
California
Year formed
1960
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
To dare to make dreams into reality. We explore the very foundations of life, seeking new realities in neuroscience, genetics, immunology and more.
Total revenues
$161,166,470
2024
Total expenses
$177,229,236
2024
Total assets
$822,778,011
2024
Num. employees
1,144
2024

Who funds Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationCampaign for the Future Challenge Match$6,118,833
Clayton Medical Research FoundationMedical Research$1,936,000
Heyman-Daigle Family FoundationPublicly Traded Securities Donated As Funding To Advance Scientific Research. 5,321 Shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund (Ticker: Vo) - High/low Average Price: $284.35$1,513,026
...and 100 more grants received totalling $28,211,998

Financials for Salk Institute for Biological Studies

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$139,394,431
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$9,038,204
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,011,800
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$13,001,866
Net income from fundraising events$-1,311,817
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$31,986
Total revenues$161,166,470
Data update history
June 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
May 31, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 29, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Lustgarten Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $1,936,000 from Clayton Medical Research Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10010 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
salk.edu/ 
Phone
(858) 453-4100
Facebook page
salkinstitute 
Twitter profile
@salkinstitute 
IRS details
EIN
95-2160097
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1960
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
004214
FTB Entity ID
0405946
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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