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EIN 85-1073501

Heffter Research Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Greenwich
State
Connecticut
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
Description
The Institute's mission is to promote research of the highest scientific quality in order to contribute to a greater understanding of the mind, leading to the improvement of the human condition, and to alleviate suffering. Our mission is to promote Research of the highest scientific quality in order to contribute to a greater understanding of the mind, leading to the improvement of the human condition, and to alleviate suffering. Scientific research to relieve suffering and to understand the human mind.
Total revenues
$181,052
2023
Total expenses
$406,528
2023
Total assets
$618,660
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Heffter Research Institute

Since its inception, hri has been helping to design, review, and fund the leading studies on psilocybin at prominent Research institutions in the united states and europe. Hris Research has explored psilocybin for the treatment of cancer-related distress and addiction and for basic science Research into the physiology of brain activity, cognition, and behavior. The results of these studies and Research are submitted for publication in recognized scientific journals. In 2023, hri paid and/or pledged over 486,960 in grants to advance scientific causes.

Grants made by Heffter Research Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
New York University (NYU)Medical Research$201,800
University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF)Medical Research$75,000

Who funds Heffter Research Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$150,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$106,000
The San Diego FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Heffter Research Institute

NameTitleCompensation
George GreerPresident$2,025
David E NicholsVice President$0
William A LintonTreasurer$0

Financials for Heffter Research Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$174,485
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,567
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$181,052

Form 990s for Heffter Research Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-04-24990View PDF
2021-122022-03-24990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
Data update history
January 25, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 16, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The San Diego Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Medical research organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealth
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15 E Putnam Ave Suite 413
Greenwich, CT 06830
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
heffter.org/ 
Phone
(212) 238-8786
IRS details
EIN
85-1073501
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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