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Science research professional societies

There are 1,627 scientific research societies in the United States. Combined, these scientific research societies employ 6,319 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Job trends for Scientific research societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
228
1-10
 
74
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
22
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of scientific research societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
323
$250k to $1M
 
107
$1M to $5M
 
70
$5M to $25M
 
32
$25M to $100M
 
9
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of scientific research societies

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1-20 of 1,627

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 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 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)

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 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 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 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)

National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences promotes science for the general welfare with contracts, grants, and private grants; located in Washington D.C.
Revenue
$361.7m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
1,381
EIN
53-0196932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Geophysical Union (AGU)

To promote discovery in earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. AGU galvanizes a community of earth and space scientists that collaboratively advances and communicates science and its power to ensure a sustainable future.
Revenue
$56.2m
Assets
$135.7m
Employees
175
EIN
52-0955532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for Science (SSP)

Society for Science and the Public (Society) is a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education and scientific research.
Revenue
$91.1m
Assets
$165.3m
Employees
127
EIN
53-0196483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

The IES seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
20
EIN
13-1767038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Acoustical Society of America

ASA generates and promotes acoustics knowledge. It holds bi-annual meetings with over 1,000 attendees and provides outreach to students, teachers, and the public.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
17
EIN
13-6161132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

USENIX Association

To foster technical excellence and innovation, support and disseminate research with a practical bias, provide a neutral forum for discussion of technical issues, encourage computing outreach into the community at large.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
15
EIN
13-3055038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Minerals Metals and Materials Society

A global organization promoting professions in minerals, metals and materials with meetings, development services, and leadership programs. Based in Pittsburgh.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
31
EIN
25-1484913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of Navigation (ION)

The Institute of Navigation's mission is to advance the art and science of positioning, navigation and timing.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$25.6m
Employees
6
EIN
53-6019389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) enables astronomical discoveries through world-class facilities, advancing knowledge, research excellence, and public engagement.
Revenue
$450.4m
Assets
$125.9m
Employees
1,581
EIN
86-0138043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Astronomical Society

American Astronomical Society enhances astronomical research, advocates for science, unites a diverse community, and publishes leading journals in astronomy and astrophysics.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
46
EIN
21-0735173
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Board of Certificationaccreditation International

Board of Certificationaccreditation International is a science research professional society in Owings Mills, MD whose mission is: Boc-Certified assures safe practice environments of practitioners and facilities.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
24
EIN
52-1330799
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Marine Technology Society

To Facilitate a broader understanding of the relevance of marine technology to wider global issues by enhancing the dissemination of marine technology information, Promote and improve marine technology and related educational programs and Advance the deve....
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
12
EIN
52-0805471
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Statistical Association

ASA promotes excellence in statistical science, offering education opportunities and increasing public visibility through projects and awards.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
37
EIN
53-0204661
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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