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EIN 36-1892375

UL Research Institutes (UL)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
218
City
Evanston
State
Illinois
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W90: Consumer Protection and Safety
Description
UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification Services.
Also known as...
Underwriters Laboratories
Total revenues
$15,352,626
2023
Total expenses
$91,654,071
2023
Total assets
$1,071,845,446
2023
Num. employees
218
2023

Program areas at UL

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Performs research & investigation to advance safety science. Additionally, the organization engages in public advocacy and provides education to the public to enhance safety awareness.

Grants made by UL

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Northwestern UniversityResearch$2,316,716
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)Research$760,000
Georgia State University Research FoundationResearch$755,811
...and 32 more grants made totalling $7,430,971

Financials for UL

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,182,216
Program services$1,088,367
Investment income and dividends$15,695,557
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,639,818
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$26,304
Total revenues$15,352,626

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Data update history
June 2, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 9, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
February 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1603 Orrington Ave 17 Suite Unit
Evanston, IL 60201
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
ul.org/ 
Phone
(877) 854-3577
Facebook page
ULDialogue 
Twitter profile
@uldialogue 
IRS details
EIN
36-1892375
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1936
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W90: Consumer Protection and Safety
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
017094
FTB Entity ID
0169776
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-06-18
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