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California biological research centers

There are 91 biology and life sciences research centers in California. Combined, these Californian biological research centers employ 1,514 people, earn more than $236 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $993 million.
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Biological research centers by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
San Francisco
 
24
 
$11,336,196
San Diego
 
20
 
$196,552,766
Los Angeles
 
20
 
$4,093,107
Sacramento
 
10
 
$19,768,680
Santa Maria
 
5
 
$245,088
San Jose
 
5
 
$3,306,409
Santa Cruz
 
2
 
$4,012
Visalia
 
1
 
$0
Salinas
 
1
 
$47,103
Riverside
 
1
 
$0
Showing 10 of 10 metros

Job trends for California biological research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
30
1-10
 
15
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of biological research centers in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
32
$250k to $1M
 
13
$1M to $5M
 
13
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of biological research centers in California

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1-20 of 91

Science Communication Lab

Ibiology's mission is to introduce the leading scientists in biology, how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research, and make known their personalities, opinions, and perspectives.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
19
EIN
47-2404616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

To dare to make dreams into reality. We explore the very foundations of life, seeking new realities in neuroscience, genetics, immunology and more.
Revenue
$173.7m
Assets
$805.3m
Employees
1,144
EIN
95-2160097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Council on Science and Techno logy

The primary purpose of the organization is to examine and report on public policy issues related to Science and Technology that affect the State of California.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
52
EIN
94-3093624
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phoenix Bioinformatics Corporation

Phoenix Bioinformatics organizes scientific data to develop a sustainable business model and platforms for databases to grow and prosper.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
19
EIN
46-3600900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Scintillon Institute

San Diego-based Scintillon Institute creates breakthrough technologies to advance underserved science, engineering unique solutions and training the next generation.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
33
EIN
45-4323888
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Earth Genome

The Earth Genome promotes environmental decision-making by assessing natural systems and creating social awareness through satellite imagery.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
18
EIN
47-2935807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Science Partners

To support and promote preservation of biological diversity and prevention of extinction and environmental crises through practical integration of advances in satellite imaging technology, spatial modeling, ecological statistics, and decision-support syst....
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
28
EIN
45-2504981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aladdin Bioinformatics Foundation

Aladdin provides open-source bioinformatics data analysis and educational resources, aiming to facilitate easy access and utilization of scientific information.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
0
EIN
87-4199610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Center for Science Education (NCSE)

NCSE's mission is to educate the press and the public on the scientific and educational aspects of controversies surrounding the teaching of evolution and climate change.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
13
EIN
11-2656357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation

The Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation purpose is to foster the exchange of Information on Neural Processing Systems in their biological, technological, mathematical and theoretical aspects.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4364881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

J Craig Venter Institute

J Craig Venter Institute advances genomics to drive scientific research in human health and environmental sustainability, while tackling disease and antibiotic resistance.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$56.3m
Employees
143
EIN
52-1842938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Biotechnology Foundation

CBF educates the public on biotech and healthcare, highlights life science's COVID-19 efforts, and publishes weekly updates on advancements.
Revenue
$872.6k
Assets
$40.7k
Employees
0
EIN
77-0720482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society

Educational organization discussing oligonucleotide research and therapeutics development through a four-day professional meeting with scientific presentations.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
57-1162250
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Open Molecular Software Foundation

Advances molecular sciences through building open-source software and facilitating collaboration between stakeholders in industry and academia.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
3
EIN
86-2536664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chemical & Biological Microsystems Society (CBMS)

CBMS aiming at the promotion and advancement of science and engineering in the field of chemical and biological microsystems, and to stimulate the exchange of ideas and information between academic, industrial, and government researchers.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$925.4k
Employees
0
EIN
20-4040664
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Dryad

Dryad enables open publication and reuse of research data for accelerated discovery across all knowledge domains.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
12
EIN
46-1685419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Network for Open Scientific Innovation

Network for Open Scientific Innovation advances and educates the public on biotechnology and other matters through scientific research. Its programs include studying, developing, and promoting the open source model in the context of biotechnology.
Revenue
$813.3k
Assets
$126.2k
Employees
1
EIN
20-5912017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coral Reef Research Foundation

The Coral Reef Research Foundation conducts marine science research, focusing on biological and life sciences. It is run by Director Patrick L Colin and situated in San Diego, CA.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
1
EIN
95-4316261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cecil H and Ida M Green Foundation for Earth Sciences

To foster and support the educational efforts of IGPP at UCSD by providing financial assistance to the institute for the recreation and continuance of one or more lectureships and research activities.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7121946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Plurality Institute

Plurality Institute fosters institutional design, connects diverse experts, and supports research on technologies that enhance human cognitive diversity.
Revenue
$335.2k
Assets
$246.5k
Employees
0
EIN
88-4385022
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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