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EIN 38-3203030

Fraunhofer USA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
142
City
Plymouth
State
Michigan
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
Enhance the technological competence and knowledge of the US manufacturing industry by fostering advanced technological research and development and innovative methods of technological education.
Total revenues
$14,827,638
2023
Total expenses
$20,658,251
2023
Total assets
$17,542,962
2023
Num. employees
142
2023

Program areas at Fraunhofer USA

Fraunhofer USA operates three centers, five locations, throughout the USA. Each center is devoted to a different type of technological research, such as sustainable energy systems and laser technology. The Fraunhofer centers undertake advanced research projects to develop key technological innovations in major areas of public concern and educate participants in a variety of technical disciplines. The research is done to benefit the u.s. industry as a whole, and is often done in collaboration with educational institutions in furtherance of its exempt scientific and educational purposes.

Who funds Fraunhofer USA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Trustees of Boston UniversityResearch$7,365

Financials for Fraunhofer USA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,628,857
Program services$11,771,101
Investment income and dividends$430,711
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,318
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-1,713
Total revenues$14,827,638
Data update history
March 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 8, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $340,676 from University of Delaware (UD)
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
44792 Helm St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
fraunhofer.org/ 
Phone
(734) 354-9700
Facebook page
Fraunhofer-USA-Center-for-Laser-Applications-CLA 
IRS details
EIN
38-3203030
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
2978328
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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