EIN 53-0196932

National Academy of Sciences

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,382
Year formed
1863
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
National Academy of Sciences dedicates itself to furthering and utilizing science for the general welfare. The organization was formed under a charter passed by the United States Congress in 1863 and presently operates as a private membership organization of distinguished scholars. It executes contracts and grants with the U.S. government, as per its congressional charter, while also conducting studies, projects, and other services related to private grants. Its headquarters are located in Washington D.C.
Total revenues
$324,567,142
2023
Total expenses
$364,349,582
2023
Total assets
$1,561,553,741
2023
Num. employees
1,382
2023

Program areas at National Academy of Sciences

Performance in connection with contracts and grants with the u.s. government in accordance with the National Academy of Sciences' congressional charter.
Endowment and trust activities representing scientific prizes, awards, and support of research.
Studies, projects and other services in connection with private grants and other arrangements exclusive of work funded by the u.s. government.

Grants made by National Academy of Sciences

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeResearch Grant$6,003,261
Florida State UniversityResearch Grant$2,300,970
Collier County 4 H AssociationResearch Grant$1,620,921
...and 53 more grants made totalling $21,076,211

Who funds National Academy of Sciences

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Academy of Engineering Fund (NAE)Support for Nas Programs$3,774,189
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationEarly Learning$1,002,214
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER)Nam Fellowship 2023$1,000,000
...and 126 more grants received totalling $18,475,911

Personnel at National Academy of Sciences

NameTitleCompensation
Lory WingateChief Operating Officer$417,929
Ebun JohnsonChief Financial Officer$249,616
David MayChief Communications Officer$331,478
Leonard KimChief Information Officer$331,782
Alison PurvisChief Development Officer
...and 29 more key personnel

Financials for National Academy of Sciences

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$274,904,240
Program services$9,200,986
Investment income and dividends$14,048,301
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,241,247
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$23,394,185
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$508,040
Miscellaneous revenues$1,270,143
Total revenues$324,567,142

Form 990s for National Academy of Sciences

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-05990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Universal Music All Together Now Foundation
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $265,000 from California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20418
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
nationalacademies.org/ 
Phone
(202) 334-3003
Facebook page
theNASciences 
Twitter profile
@thenasciences 
IRS details
EIN
53-0196932
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1863
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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