Gordon Research Conferences
90% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gordon Research Conferences is a 501(c)(3) organization based in E Greenwich, Rhode Island, registered in 2008, with $62,035,304 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
5586 Post Rd Unit 2, E Greenwich, RI, 02818 EIN 26-0150662 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$62.0M
▲ 5.2% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$57.7M
Net assets
$107.6M
Employees
83
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Gordon Research Conferences: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gordon Research Conferences: 22 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Gordon Research Conferences: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gordon Research Conferences: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The gordon research conferences, inc. provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in the biological, chemical, physical and engineering sciences and their interfaces.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5586 Post Rd Unit 2, E Greenwich, RI, 02818
- City
- E Greenwich
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
- Science & Technology
- Subcategory
- Physical & Earth Sciences
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.1M (FY2013) to $62.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.1MNet assets $107.6M
Operating margin
6.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$112.7M
Total liabilities
$5.1M
Net assets
$107.6M
Salaries & benefits
$4.9M
8% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,035,304▲5.2% | $57,738,727▲5.3% | $107,625,975▲15.4% | $112,697,594▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $58,995,261▼10.2% | $54,851,209▼5.8% | $93,272,520▲25.4% | $97,514,990▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,705,932▲25.4% | $58,219,664▲15.8% | $74,363,309▲8.8% | $77,694,755▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,411,994▲487% | $50,290,097▲849% | $68,317,594▼17.5% | $72,819,892▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,923,996▼45.1% | $5,301,428▼60.4% | $82,833,334▲18.0% | $85,797,403▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $16,266,928▼67.9% | $13,400,425▼71.1% | $70,216,860▲1.3% | $70,683,357▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,633,112▼1.6% | $46,444,352▲1.9% | $69,318,858▲11.7% | $71,851,799▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,442,527▲18.4% | $45,583,202▲12.4% | $62,044,630▲5.0% | $64,493,459▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,434,312▲5.9% | $40,563,854▲6.4% | $59,088,239▲17.7% | $61,274,758▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,999,089▼0.5% | $38,117,329▲6.4% | $50,221,664▲7.8% | $51,851,435▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,190,269▲2.7% | $35,815,498▼0.5% | $46,593,473▲5.4% | $47,662,163▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,088,535 | $35,982,172▲12.2% | $44,189,061▲11.0% | $44,738,773▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $32,073,040▲1.2% | $39,799,385▲17.1% | $41,100,916▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,688,443▲11.1% | $33,975,950▲15.4% | $35,398,418▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $28,524,070▲7.0% | $29,436,731▲11.0% | $30,613,115▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $26,659,086 | $26,525,817 | $27,634,217 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Nancy Ryan Gray — $827,709 (1.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Ryan Gray | President and Ceo | 40 | $827,709 |
| Taryn Groves Moran | Treasurer and Cfo (thru 9/25) | 40 | $400,023 |
| James David | It Manager | 40 | $246,956 |
| Jeffrey Carroll | Technology Specialist | 40 | $113,610 |
| Katherine Lawber | Conf Planning & Ops Director | 40 | $110,424 |
| Alan Russell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chad Mirkin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christopher Graham Esq | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Cynthia Burrows | Chair | 1 | — |
| David J Glass | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Weitz | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Frances Arnold | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kristi Anseth | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Marianne Bronner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Meigan Aronson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Natan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Monica Olvera De La Cruz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Peter Zandstra | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Randy Schekman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Samuel Gellman | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Locke Lorde LLP | Legal Services | $202,646 |
Grants received · $1.5M total
78 grants to Gordon Research Conferences totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | 2025 grc on the physics of cancer | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Foundation For the National Institute of Health Inc | Research | 2023 | $60,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Sponsorship | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Washington University | Sponsorship | 2023 | $20,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | See part iv | 2023 | $19,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,500 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Funding metabolomics and human health conference | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | Medical research | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Support the registration and travel costs of invited speakers, discussion leaders and other particpants | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $5,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $228,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gordon Research Conferences a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gordon Research Conferences is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0150662, based in E Greenwich, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gordon Research Conferences's EIN?
- Gordon Research Conferences's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0150662.
- How much revenue does Gordon Research Conferences report?
- Gordon Research Conferences reported $62,035,304 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gordon Research Conferences's spending goes to programs?
- Gordon Research Conferences spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gordon Research Conferences have?
- CharityIndex grades Gordon Research Conferences A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gordon Research Conferences's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gordon Research Conferences's latest Form 990 is $827,709, paid to Nancy Ryan Gray (President and Ceo).
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Data for Gordon Research Conferences (EIN 26-0150662) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.