Jackson Laboratory
85% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Jackson Laboratory is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bar Harbor, Maine, registered in 1950, with $652,542,607 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
600 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 EIN 01-0211513 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$652.5M
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Medical Research median: $217K
Expenses (FY2024)
$617.0M
Net assets
$1.1B
Employees
3,203
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 rating85% to programs · $4 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 Jackson Laboratory: 85% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +5% 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 Jackson Laboratory: 20 mo reserves · +5% 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 Jackson Laboratory: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Jackson Laboratory: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The purposes of the laboratory are scientific, medical, charitable, and educational. our mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the biomedical community.
What they do
Biomedical research the laboratory's researchers combine experience in mammalian genetics and human genomics to shape an integrated approach to personalized medicine. scientists work collaboratively and cross-discipline, leveraging expertise in cancer, immunology, neurogenetics, life-cycle biology, the microbiome, and computational biology. more than 400 jax staff members hold advanced degrees and the laboratory supports nearly 60 research teams. faculty members have 324 active sponsored research collaboration agreements with 245 academic research and clinical institutions. multiple laboratory centers coordinate expertise around critical research areas. since 1983 the laboratory has had a national cancer institute-designated cancer center, one of only seven such designated institutions in the united states. to date 26 nobel prizes are associated with laboratory research, education programs and resources.
Education and training the laboratory offers educational programs for scientists throughout their careers from stem education for high school students and training for science and math teachers to courses and conferences for experienced researchers defining the cutting edge of genomics into their practices. for more information on the laboratory's program services, please refer to the jackson laboratory accomplishments at https://www.jax.org/about-us/our-impact/medical-impact.
Contact & location
- Address
- 600 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
- City
- Bar Harbor
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Medical Research
- Subcategory
- Medical Specialty Research
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $257.1M (FY2013) to $652.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $502.8MNet assets $1.1B
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6B
Total liabilities
$502.8M
Net assets
$1.1B
Salaries & benefits
$345.8M
56% of expenses
Board members
27
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $652,542,607▲13.9% | $617,013,316▲6.9% | $1,052,670,426▲5.6% | $1,555,458,481▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $572,803,655▲3.5% | $577,381,862▲8.4% | $996,925,622▲4.7% | $1,467,831,204▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $553,515,570▼3.4% | $532,815,716▲4.6% | $951,870,931▼5.8% | $1,394,651,570▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $572,874,395▲8.6% | $509,495,255▲9.9% | $1,010,382,226▲10.0% | $1,458,479,631▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $527,504,036▲14.6% | $463,558,933▲13.6% | $918,518,618▲10.0% | $1,211,767,628▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $460,123,417▲6.4% | $408,212,868▲11.2% | $835,322,733▲12.9% | $1,111,690,544▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $432,451,999▲15.0% | $367,129,153▲9.4% | $739,944,148▲3.8% | $1,024,759,952▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $375,965,824▲13.6% | $335,594,164▲11.7% | $712,914,348▲12.6% | $890,104,660▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $331,079,449▲8.8% | $300,563,654▲6.8% | $632,988,468▲7.9% | $795,674,359▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $304,318,753▲4.4% | $281,509,812▲12.3% | $586,626,719▲19.0% | $754,989,281▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $291,589,484▲13.4% | $250,569,154▲15.9% | $492,985,953▲18.3% | $736,361,322▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $257,132,786 | $216,129,370▲6.5% | $416,778,004▲18.7% | $612,525,781▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $202,952,186▲11.4% | $351,020,518▲14.8% | $527,038,278▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $182,182,332▲6.8% | $305,692,936▲19.4% | $429,077,589▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $170,507,361 | $256,091,203 | $378,980,549 | 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: Lon Cardon Phd Fmedsci — $2,515,944 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lon Cardon Phd Fmedsci | President & Ceo | 40 | $2,515,944 |
| Mitchell Kennedy | Executive Vp & President, Jmcrs | 40 | $1,260,592 |
| Douglas W Abbott | Sr Vice President & Cfo | 40 | $843,368 |
| Mary Dickinson | Executive Vp & Chief Scientific Officer | 40 | $762,057 |
| Andy Greene | Sr Vice President For Research | 40 | $637,481 |
| Emily Schorer | Sr Vp, Chief of Staff & Chief People Officer | 40 | $590,474 |
| Daniel Hoag | General Cousel & Secretary | 40 | $586,313 |
| Gina Rodriguez | Sr Vp of Advancement and External Relations | 40 | $557,507 |
| Nadia A Rosenthal | Scientific Director | 40 | $554,548 |
| Jens Rueter | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $542,168 |
| S Catherine Longley | Executive Vice President & Coo (until 03/24) | 40 | $532,237 |
| Charles Lee Md | Scientific Director, Jax Gm | 40 | $515,295 |
| Brian Bannerman | Vice President, Jmcrs Finance | 40 | $470,676 |
| James Keck | Sr Director, Innovation and Product Development | 40 | $466,052 |
| Paul Flicek | Chief Data Science Officer | 40 | $461,867 |
| Edison T Liu | Former President & Ceo | 40 | $401,349 |
| Bertrand Garcia-moreno Phd | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Carla E Brodley Phd | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Dinakar Singh | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Eric Horvitz Md Phd | Trustee (start 02/24) | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Biotrans LLC | Transportation | $11,461,767 |
| Tlr Ventures Inc | Consulting Services | $9,709,848 |
| Whiting Turner Contracting | Construction Management | $4,140,541 |
| Lily Transportation Corporation | Construction Management | $2,885,484 |
| Shi International Corp | It Services and Support | $2,815,406 |
Grants received · $66.7M total
292 grants to Jackson Laboratory totaling $66.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc | Extramural research | 2024 | $946,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research | Parkinson's research | 2024 | $516,825 |
| The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research Us Ltd | Research | 2024 | $332,133 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2024 | $156,640 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Research grant | 2024 | $155,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $60,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $17,846 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,100 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Biomedicine & bioengineering research | 2024 | $5,320 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research- subcontract | 2023 | $1,480,329 |
| University of Southern California | Subaward | 2023 | $954,420 |
| The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research Us Ltd | Research | 2023 | $934,158 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | R&d/ innovation | 2023 | $805,000 |
Grants made · $222K in FY2024
6 grants totaling $222K in FY2024. All grants made by Jackson Laboratory →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Bar Harbor | General support | $122,832 |
| City of Ellsworth | General support | $58,463 |
| Foundation For A Strong Maine Economy | General support | $16,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | General support | $10,000 |
| Sacramento Police Foundation Incorporated | General support | $7,500 |
| National Association of Corporate Directors | General support | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson Laboratory a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jackson Laboratory is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0211513, based in Bar Harbor, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jackson Laboratory's EIN?
- Jackson Laboratory's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0211513.
- How much revenue does Jackson Laboratory report?
- Jackson Laboratory reported $652,542,607 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Jackson Laboratory's spending goes to programs?
- Jackson Laboratory spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Jackson Laboratory have?
- CharityIndex grades Jackson Laboratory A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Jackson Laboratory's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Jackson Laboratory's latest Form 990 is $2,515,944, paid to Lon Cardon Phd Fmedsci (President & Ceo).
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Data for Jackson Laboratory (EIN 01-0211513) 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.