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EIN 30-0773387

Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
To discover the engineering principles that Nature uses to build living things, and harnesses these insights to create biologically inspired materials and devices that will revolutionize healthcare and create a more sustainable world.
Also known as...
Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Univ
Total revenues
$310,894,989
2023
Total expenses
$85,046,437
2023
Total assets
$538,779,011
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

Research and technology development focused on the field of Biologically Inspired Engineering. The Institute conducts its research and development activities to solve challenges in health care and the environment.

Grants made by Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Fed/nonfed Awards and Research Collaborations$1,740,429
Metis FoundationFederal Sponsored Awards Subcontracts$1,187,626
Partners Healthcare SystemFederal/Non-Federal Sponsored Awards, Subcontracts, and$1,175,244
...and 11 more grants made

Who funds Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Sciences$401,000
Keepsmilin4abbie FoundationResearch$40,000

Personnel at Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

NameTitleCompensation
Angelika Fretzen, Ph.D., M.B.A.Technology Translation Director and Chief Operating Officer$0
Matthew MakarewiczChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$0
Kenneth CarlsonSenior Principal Scientist / Lead Staff Scientist Ii$0
Paul ResnickSenior Director of Business Dev.$0
James GormanSenior Director , Trans Research / Lead Staff Scientist Ii$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$306,367,495
Program services$656,666
Investment income and dividends$2,882,756
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$749,089
Net rental income$-199,629
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$438,612
Total revenues$310,894,989

Form 990s for Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-28990View PDF
2019-062020-09-22990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
201 Brookline Ave Suite 401
Boston, MA 02215
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
wyss.harvard.edu/ 
Phone
(617) 432-7732
Facebook page
wyssinstitute 
Twitter profile
@wyssinstitute 
IRS details
EIN
30-0773387
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
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
Central organization
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