Life Sciences Research Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Life Sciences Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 1984, with $2,812,183 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3020-i Prosperity Church Road 267, Charlotte, NC, 28269 EIN 52-1231801 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▼ 27.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.9M
Net assets
$2.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Life Sciences Research Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -4% 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 Life Sciences Research Foundation: 10 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Life Sciences Research Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Life Sciences Research Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3020-i Prosperity Church Road 267, Charlotte, NC, 28269
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.2M (FY2016) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
-3.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,812,183▼27.3% | $2,918,392▼6.1% | $2,390,578▼4.3% | $3,455,244▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,870,218▲8.3% | $3,108,065▼11.8% | $2,496,787▲43.9% | $3,955,635▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,574,286▲4.6% | $3,522,486▼0.5% | $1,735,442▲3.1% | $3,558,416▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,418,112▼11.8% | $3,540,133▲13.8% | $1,683,970▼7.4% | $3,832,665▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,877,124▲14.5% | $3,112,012▼8.5% | $1,817,993▲72.7% | $3,048,938▼25.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,387,495▼26.4% | $3,402,648▼5.0% | $1,052,881▼1.4% | $4,113,839▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,602,420▲11.2% | $3,583,024▼16.4% | $1,068,034▲2096% | $4,260,209▲98.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,138,216▼21.1% | $4,287,185▼12.4% | $48,638▼75.4% | $2,149,213▲66.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,241,588 | $4,894,442 | $197,607 | $1,293,024 | 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.
Grants received · $8.7M total
18 grants to Life Sciences Research Foundation totaling $8.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | 2024 | $218,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Therapeutics discovery research | 2024 | $86,240 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | 2023 | $401,750 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For the don brown endowment fund. | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Therapeutics discovery research | 2023 | $86,240 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Other | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Other | 2020 | $650,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Other | 2019 | $1,170,000 |
| The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research Us Ltd | Research | 2019 | $384,342 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Hanna gray scholars | 2019 | $10,000 |
| The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research Us Ltd | Research | 2018 | $191,269 |
| The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research Us Ltd | Research | 2017 | $195,000 |
| The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research Us Ltd | Research | 2017 | $195,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Life Sciences Research Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Life Sciences Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1231801, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Life Sciences Research Foundation's EIN?
- Life Sciences Research Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1231801.
- How much revenue does Life Sciences Research Foundation report?
- Life Sciences Research Foundation reported $2,812,183 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Life Sciences Research Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Life Sciences Research Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Life Sciences Research Foundation (EIN 52-1231801) 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.