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EIN 45-2313408

iGEM Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Cambridge
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
The iGEM Foundation is dedicated to education and competition, advancement of synthetic biology, and the development of open community and collaboration.
Total revenues
$6,029,844
2023
Total expenses
$7,332,251
2023
Total assets
$1,048,801
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at iGEM Foundation

Igem Foundation fosters scientific research and education through organizing and operating the Igem competition, the premier student synthetic biology competition. The Igem grand jamboree is the culminating event of the Igem competition, where teams present their summer projects and compete for awards and prizes. Igem also fosters scientific research and education by operating the registry of standard biological parts, a community collection of biological components. Igem promotes the advancement of science and education by developing an open community of students and practitioners in schools, laboratories, research institutes, and industry.

Who funds iGEM Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$100,000

Personnel at iGEM Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Randall RettbergChief Executive Officer and President$236,554
Meagan LizarazoClerk and Chief Operating Officer and Vice President$145,787

Financials for iGEM Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$150,138
Program services$5,870,268
Investment income and dividends$25,802
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-16,364
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,029,844

Form 990s for iGEM Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122025-03-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $195,000 from The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
45 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
igem.org/ 
Phone
(617) 500-3106
IRS details
EIN
45-2313408
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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