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Science and technology research centers

There are 7,952 scientific research centers in the United States. Combined, these scientific research centers employ 136,563 people, earn more than $39 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $46 billion.
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Types of scientific research centers

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Engineer and technology research centers
 
2,166
 
$26,269,579,250
Science research professional societies
 
1,647
 
$1,967,981,226
Biology and life sciences research centers
 
716
 
$2,747,564,629
Physical and earth sciences research centers
 
531
 
$2,130,887,584
Scientific research alliances
 
191
 
$356,837,663
Science research technical and management assistance providers
 
174
 
$101,179,950
Organizations supporting multiple scientific research centers
 
153
 
$387,987,566
Organizations supporting a single scientific research center
 
78
 
$1,168,652,240
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Job trends for Scientific research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,062
1-10
 
516
11-25
 
164
26-100
 
169
101 to 1,000
 
83
1,000+
 
20
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Sizes of scientific research centers

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,479
$250k to $1M
 
528
$1M to $5M
 
450
$5M to $25M
 
236
$25M to $100M
 
74
$100M+
 
47
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Directory of scientific research centers

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American Physical Society

The American Physical Society is an educational and scientific organization whose objective is to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and Society.
Revenue
$106.3m
Assets
$313.0m
Employees
346
EIN
13-1656610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Interest Registry (PIR)

PIR helps empower, through the Internet, those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. We're the people behind the .ORG, .NGO and .ONG domain names.
Revenue
$106.4m
Assets
$71.4m
Employees
58
EIN
33-1025119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is a scientific, educational, and professional nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the application of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7057224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines.
Revenue
$136.7m
Assets
$226.6m
Employees
418
EIN
13-1623899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

ASCB is an inclusive, international community of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
25
EIN
39-6054285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

The ANSI's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.
Revenue
$96.3m
Assets
$90.6m
Employees
230
EIN
13-1635253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Committee and the Weizmann Institute of Science

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science has been a driving force throughout the history of the Weizmann Institute - fostering the partnership between science and philanthropy while supporting the Institute's needs.
Revenue
$114.4m
Assets
$993.2m
Employees
81
EIN
13-1623886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
47
EIN
31-0826117
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)

Since 1937, ASIST has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
5
EIN
53-0259452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Entomological Society of America

World's largest membership organization for entomologists focused on scientific needs, with publications, communication support and headquarters in Annapolis MD.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
35
EIN
52-0622480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Battelle Memorial Institute

Battelle Memorial Institute's vision is to be a major force in science and technology discovery and in the translation of knowledge into innovative applications that have significant societal and economic impacts.
Revenue
$13.3b
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
48.0k
EIN
31-4379427
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology advances molecular sciences through research, education, advocacy, and publishes open-access journals for the scientific community.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$121.9m
Employees
43
EIN
52-6050165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Optical

Optical promotes global dissemination and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics, supports philanthropy, and sponsors industry events.
Revenue
$61.8m
Assets
$148.3m
Employees
173
EIN
53-0259696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Society of Automation (ISA)

The International Society of Automation is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$50.5m
Employees
72
EIN
25-0921042
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Nutrition

American Society for Nutrition advances evidence-based nutrition through research, education, professional development, and impactful programs for a healthier world.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
21
EIN
31-1507752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Population Council

The Population Council confronts critical health and development issues from stopping the spread of HIV to improving reproductive health and ensuring that young people lead full and productive lives.
Revenue
$53.8m
Assets
$181.9m
Employees
393
EIN
13-1687001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association for Computing Machinery

Association for Computing Machinery advances computing through resources, conferences, and publications while fostering community, recognizing achievements, and promoting high ethical standards.
Revenue
$88.3m
Assets
$264.8m
Employees
83
EIN
13-1921358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Physiological Society (APS)

APS's mission is to foster education, scientific research, and dissemination of information in the physiological sciences.
Revenue
$40.5m
Assets
$93.2m
Employees
77
EIN
53-0204660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Meteorological Society

American Meteorological Society advances weather, water, and climate science through research publications, education programs, and collaborative efforts among scientists, educators, and enthusiasts.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
93
EIN
04-2103657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

To ignite and celebrate aerospace ingenuity and collaboration, and its importance to our way of life. To be your vital lifelong link to the aerospace community and a champion for its achievements.
Revenue
$27.1m
Assets
$45.0m
Employees
88
EIN
13-1677290
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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