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Physical and earth sciences research centers

There are 493physical and earth sciences research centers in the United States. Combined, these physical and earth sciences research centersemploy 10,678 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Job trends for Physical and earth sciences research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
78
1-10
55
11-25
23
26-100
21
101 to 1,000
10
1,000+
3
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Sizes of physical and earth sciences research centers

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
125
$250k to $1M
52
$1M to $5M
50
$5M to $25M
25
$25M to $100M
8
$100M+
4
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Directory of physical and earth sciences research centers

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The Planetary Society

The Planetary Society is a physical or earth sciences research center in Pasadena, CA whose mission is: The Planetary Society empowers The world's citizens to advance space science and exploration.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
29
EIN
95-3423566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science for America

Science for America incubates solutions by convening scientists and technologists to identify urgent challenges and partner with sectors worldwide.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
9
EIN
88-2763460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Universities Research Association

Universities Research Association (URA) is a membership corporation organized to engage in research, development and education in the physical and biological sciences.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
16
EIN
52-0816670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GMTO Corporation

GMTO Corporation collaborates to build the Giant Magellan Telescope, a next-generation astronomical tool for universities and research institutions.
Revenue
$194.7m
Assets
$488.7m
Employees
99
EIN
26-2637707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BioMADE

Biomade enables US bioindustrial manufacturing by fostering innovation, education, and collaboration while de-risking investment in relevant infrastructure and expanding the biomanufacturing workforce.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$48.2m
Employees
34
EIN
85-1800999
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Energetics Technology Center (ETC)

The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) provides research and engineering services, and policy development capabilities to government, academia, and private industry clients.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$29.8m
Employees
49
EIN
20-5601947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles

Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just and equitable wo....
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
20
EIN
46-3977904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Explorers Club

Promotes scientific exploration of various environments by supporting research and education in a range of sciences; located in New York, NY.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
22
EIN
13-1866795
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fermi Research Alliance LLC

Fermi Research Alliance manages and operates Fermilab, a scientific user facility studying the fundamental nature of matter and energy.
Revenue
$658.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
2,431
EIN
57-1239010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berkeley Geochronology Center (BGC)

The Berkeley Geochronology Center is dedicated to establishing the history of the Earth, its various inhabitants, and its interactions with the rest of the Solar System, throughout the 4.6 billion years of our Planet's existence.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
30
EIN
94-3202572
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seti Institute

Seti Institute explores the origin and nature of life in the universe. Its education center impacts students; scientists conduct groundbreaking research.
Revenue
$209.9m
Assets
$210.7m
Employees
146
EIN
94-2951356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwest Research Institute

Southwest Research Institute conducts applied and basic research, develops technology and operates research facilities to benefit government, industry and the public.
Revenue
$855.6m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
3,269
EIN
74-1070544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodwell Climate Research Center

WHRC leads research in climate change and applies science-based solutions for environmental and economic challenges. Engages in policy and education.
Revenue
$32.6m
Assets
$66.4m
Employees
152
EIN
04-3005094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

US Space & Rocket Center Foundation

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation supports the educational programs and projects of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp through grants, fundraising, scholarships, events, and corporate programs.
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$21.1m
Employees
1,043
EIN
63-1265839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Marble Space

Blue Marble Space (BMS) is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, technological and educational-and-public outreach (EPO) purposes.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
35
EIN
27-0184094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CarbonPlan

CarbonPlan collaborates to build open tools, research solutions and engage in policy to improve climate transparency and effectiveness.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
16
EIN
84-4378880
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Radiant Earth

Radiant Earth enhances global understanding through community-led initiatives, improving access to geospatial data and tools to address critical development challenges.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-3160991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday Initiative promotes science and technology education and discussion through digital content, radio program, and educational outreach.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
23
EIN
13-4252173
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Perimeter Institute

Perimeter Institute researches foundational issues in theoretical physics, with a goal of promoting public excitement for scientific discovery.
Revenue
$37.3m
Assets
$333.3m
Employees
0
EIN
90-0253769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science (CUAHSI)

The Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc is an alliance of 135 colleges, universities and other research institutions leading the effort to advance our understanding of terrestrial components of the global water cycle.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
20
EIN
52-2326356
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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