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Tucson scientific research centers

There are 36 science and technology research centers in the greater Tucson metro area. Combined, these Tucson metro scientific research centers employ 259 people, earn more than $74 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $186 million.
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Types of scientific research centers in Tucson

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Science research professional societies
 
9
 
$1,438,337
Physical and earth sciences research centers
 
9
 
$30,362,523
Biology and life sciences research centers
 
3
 
$175,422
Engineer and technology research centers
 
3
 
$91,858
Science research technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$0
Scientific research alliances
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Tucson scientific research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
8
1-10
 
4
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of scientific research centers in Tucson

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
7
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of scientific research centers in Tucson

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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics creates and delivers high-quality educational resources for math teachers and students to promote coherent learning.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
85
EIN
46-3513958
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Planetary Science Institute

Planetary Science Institute studies and educates on planetary systems, with excellence in solar system exploration, comparative planetology, and public outreach.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
161
EIN
33-0175263
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mineralogical Record

The Mineralogical Record publishes its magazine six times each year, providing the world's most authoritative and widely respected mineral collectors' journal.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
5
EIN
52-0910349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vatican Observatory Foundation

Supports Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and research of the heavens. Operates facilities with University of Arizona, Steward Observatory for scientific and educational purposes.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
1
EIN
86-0559994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Institute on Science for Global Policy

A scientific organization in Tucson that designs conferences and programs for better communication of ideas and evidence-based understanding.
Revenue
$753.3k
Assets
$516.6k
Employees
5
EIN
45-3998749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soar Consortium

Soar Consortium operates the Soar Telescope in Tucson, AZ to advance astronomical research and education.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0944542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wiyn Consortium

Wiyn Consortium operates the Wiyn Observatory in Tucson, AZ and provides astronomical research opportunities for member parties with 3.5m and 0.9m telescopes.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0669456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tucson Gem and Mineral Society

Tucson Gem and Mineral Society is a science or technology research center in Tucson, AZ whose mission is: Tucson organization advancing interest in earth sciences through annual show, grants & awards.
Revenue
$788.7k
Assets
$827.9k
Employees
2
EIN
86-0205863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LSST

LSST enables groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and physics through innovative programs and funding opportunities for a diverse research community.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2390650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Large Binocular Telescope Corporation

LBTO operates a Large Binocular Telescope for astronomical research and observation with partners and staff capturing 237 science nights.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$101.6m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0724677
IRS type
501(c)(3)

March for Science Southern Arizona

March for Science Southern Arizona is a scientific research alliance in Cortaro, AZ that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4172680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Hydrological Society Foundation

Supporting hydrological and related sciences education in Arizona and the Southwest through scholarships, internships, grants, and asset distribution.
Revenue
$232.8k
Assets
$707.2k
Employees
0
EIN
55-0893544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Foundation of Bio- Magnetics / Arizona Center

Arizona center offers Bio-Touch programs for self-awareness growth, with charitable and educational missions.
Revenue
$43.9k
Assets
$41.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-0717217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Space Society

National Space Society is a physical or earth sciences research center in Tucson, AZ that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-2925500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Afcea Educational Foundation / Tucson Chapter

Afcea Educational Foundation / Tucson Chapter is a science research technical or management assistance provider in Tucson, AZ that was founded in 1984.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-2308160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Payload Optics

Payload Optics is a science or technology research center in Tucson, AZ that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2360909
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Incorporated

Tucson Astronomy promotes Astronomy education through star parties, equipment loans, outreach activities, and participation in science fairs and public events.
Revenue
$194.8k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
74-2401304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mining and Minerals Education Foundation

The Mining and Minerals Education Foundation promotes public understanding and education through outreach programs. Its educational outreach activities involve visiting schools, where they provide mining education to over 2,000 students.
Revenue
$313.2k
Assets
$633.3k
Employees
0
EIN
86-0442034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwest Center for Optics and Photonics

Southwest Center for Optics and Photonics is an engineer or technology research center in Tucson, AZ that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2864855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics / U of Az Student Branch

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics / U of Az Student Branch is a science research professional society in Tucson, AZ that was founded in 1967.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-6057540
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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