La Jolla Institute For Immunology
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
88% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Declining revenue
La Jolla Institute For Immunology is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Jolla, California, registered in 1989, with $84,154,783 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
9240 Athena Circle, La Jolla, CA, 92037 EIN 33-0328688 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$84.2M
▲ 11.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$86.0M
Net assets
$27.5M
Employees
462
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 rating88% to programs · $2 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 La Jolla Institute For Immunology: 88% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -2% 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 La Jolla Institute For Immunology: 4 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ 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 La Jolla Institute For Immunology: 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 La Jolla Institute For Immunology: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Biomedical research dedicated to improving human health through studies of the immune system.
Contact & location
- Address
- 9240 Athena Circle, La Jolla, CA, 92037
- City
- La Jolla
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.4M (FY2013) to $84.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35.0MNet assets $27.5M
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$62.5M
Total liabilities
$35.0M
Net assets
$27.5M
Salaries & benefits
$43.1M
50% of expenses
Board members
24
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,154,783▲11.4% | $86,007,343▲2.8% | $27,513,582▼6.9% | $62,503,266▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $75,554,472▼18.1% | $83,691,328▼9.2% | $29,546,895▼19.0% | $65,342,422▼18.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $92,274,481▼9.5% | $92,177,095▲7.3% | $36,483,885▼6.7% | $80,295,864▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $102,015,351▲26.5% | $85,939,425▲5.9% | $39,093,304▲70.4% | $70,149,069▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $80,623,646▲17.5% | $81,170,041▲15.7% | $22,942,694▼2.3% | $60,537,089▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,642,455▲18.3% | $70,159,237▲20.4% | $23,489,089▼14.2% | $50,722,461▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,030,116▼2.3% | $58,276,909▲0.5% | $27,376,504▼0.9% | $37,144,519▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $59,404,260▼3.5% | $57,981,481▲9.8% | $27,623,297▲5.0% | $38,148,822▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $61,557,685▲24.3% | $52,815,911▲2.3% | $26,318,918▲49.7% | $36,797,526▲33.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,515,524▼5.5% | $51,646,368▼0.8% | $17,577,144▼10.8% | $27,661,104▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,399,088 | $52,043,703▲8.3% | $19,707,988▲1.8% | $31,683,652▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $48,077,169▲3.8% | $19,352,603▲6.3% | $29,571,824▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,314,239▲1.1% | $18,197,125▲13.2% | $27,262,976▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $45,816,501 | $16,076,396 | $30,922,104 | 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: Erica Saphire — $781,772 (0.91% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Saphire | President & Ceo | 40 | $781,772 |
| Alessandro Sette | Division Head/center Head/prof | 40 | $599,418 |
| Bjoern Peters | Professor | 40 | $411,190 |
| Shane Crotty | Chief Scientific Officer | 40 | $406,486 |
| Michael Croft | Director, Academic Affairs | 40 | $380,393 |
| Stephen P Schoenberger | Professor | 40 | $330,131 |
| Hilde Cheroutre | Division Head/professor | 40 | $323,087 |
| Richard Stryjewski | Cfo & Treasurer | 40 | $322,730 |
| John Keegan | Coo | 40 | $298,588 |
| Margaret Ng Thow Hing | Secretary & Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $292,248 |
| Mitchell Kronenberg | Dir/pres Emeritus/professor | 40 | $262,000 |
| Anthony R Carr | Director | 2 | — |
| Barbara Donnell | Director | 2 | — |
| Brad Greenwald | Director (start 05/03/2024) | 2 | — |
| Carolee Lee | Director | 2 | — |
| David M Rickey | Director | 2 | — |
| David R Webb | Director | 2 | — |
| Emily Holmes | Director | 2 | — |
| Francois Ferre | Director(beg 03/24)/chair(beg 10/24) | 2 | — |
| Fred Miller | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Lardner LLP | Legal and Professional Services | $207,828 |
| Universal Building Maintenance LLC | Commercial Cleaning Services | $172,694 |
| Universal Protection Services LP | Security Services | $155,283 |
| Chalker Flores LLP | Legal and Professional Services | $102,196 |
Grants received · $36.1M total
177 grants to La Jolla Institute For Immunology totaling $36.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Aids Vaccine Initiative Inc | Research & development | 2024 | $277,125 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Medical research | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | Grants for scientific research | 2023 | $3,827,771 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,372,250 |
| International Aids Vaccine Initiative Inc | Research & development | 2023 | $592,672 |
| Washington University | Research | 2023 | $584,719 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Research | 2023 | $546,917 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $432,500 |
| Emory University | Research/subcontract | 2023 | $252,954 |
| Yale University | Subaward - sponsored research | 2023 | $241,286 |
| Northwestern University | Support of research activities | 2023 | $185,789 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2023 | $164,702 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2023 | $138,500 |
Grants made · $10.3M in FY2024
36 grants totaling $10.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by La Jolla Institute For Immunology →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Subrecipient award | $3,462,338 |
| Yale University | Subrecipient award | $1,166,666 |
| Emory University | Subrecipient award | $827,749 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch At Galvesto | Subrecipient award | $719,089 |
| Leidos | Subrecipient award | $431,613 |
| Regents of the University of California At San Diego | Subrecipient award | $395,399 |
| Washington University | Subrecipient award | $343,718 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Subrecipient award | $268,546 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Subrecipient award | $251,512 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Subrecipient award | $249,927 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Subrecipient award | $228,290 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Subrecipient award | $227,973 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Subrecipient award | $202,920 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Subrecipient award | $186,166 |
| Zalgen Labs LLC | Subrecipient award | $177,444 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is La Jolla Institute For Immunology a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. La Jolla Institute For Immunology is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0328688, based in La Jolla, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is La Jolla Institute For Immunology's EIN?
- La Jolla Institute For Immunology's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0328688.
- How much revenue does La Jolla Institute For Immunology report?
- La Jolla Institute For Immunology reported $84,154,783 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of La Jolla Institute For Immunology's spending goes to programs?
- La Jolla Institute For Immunology spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does La Jolla Institute For Immunology have?
- CharityIndex grades La Jolla Institute For Immunology A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does La Jolla Institute For Immunology's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on La Jolla Institute For Immunology's latest Form 990 is $781,772, paid to Erica Saphire (President & Ceo).
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Data for La Jolla Institute For Immunology (EIN 33-0328688) 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.