Research America
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Research America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1989, with $7,706,804 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
241 18th St S Ste 501, Arlington, VA, 22202 EIN 52-1609875 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.7M
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.6M
Net assets
$9.5M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Research America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 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 Research America: 15 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A 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 Research America— 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 Research America: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.2M (FY2013) to $7.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.5MNet assets $9.5M
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.0M
Total liabilities
$3.5M
Net assets
$9.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,706,804▲10.1% | $7,586,243▼4.1% | $9,514,333▲3.6% | $13,036,982▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,997,174▼6.1% | $7,913,359▲28.4% | $9,185,105▼1.4% | $11,946,167▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,448,296▼28.0% | $6,162,848▲38.6% | $9,317,309▲2.7% | $13,199,606▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,350,704▲133% | $4,447,444▲20.8% | $9,074,350▲201% | $11,908,481▲143% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,439,039▲14.7% | $3,680,716▼3.9% | $3,019,166▲38.0% | $4,909,556▲34.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,871,596▲3.2% | $3,831,319▲2.6% | $2,188,586▲8.1% | $3,649,515▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,750,096▼1.2% | $3,734,479▲1.3% | $2,023,967▼9.5% | $3,365,450▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,796,552▲10.2% | $3,687,258▲5.3% | $2,236,025▲10.0% | $3,556,356▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,446,449▲6.6% | $3,501,917▲4.7% | $2,032,388▼0.2% | $3,197,439▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,232,415▼4.1% | $3,346,050▲9.6% | $2,036,741▼6.6% | $2,445,153▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,371,106▲5.6% | $3,053,990▼1.5% | $2,180,881▲17.0% | $2,677,738▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,192,791 | $3,100,231▼13.7% | $1,863,765▲5.2% | $2,335,269▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,590,387▼0.2% | $1,771,205▲1.7% | $2,527,610▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,598,223▲14.5% | $1,742,411▼3.3% | $2,776,346▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,141,744 | $1,801,241 | $2,669,640 | 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 · $3.7M total
101 grants to Research America totaling $3.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Medical Association | 2024 poll data report sponsorship | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization | Contribution | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2024 | $35,000 |
| American Medical Association | Research america's advocacy awards event | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Support for ra's microgrant program | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Support the work of science & technology action committee (stac) to strengthen us federal science & technology policies | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Medical Association | 2023 poll data report sponsorship | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Medical Association | Research america's advocacy awards event | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Emory University | Grant/sponsorship | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $14,500 |
| AARP | Sponsorship of the advocacy awards | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Membership | 2023 | $8,600 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Support the work of science & technology action committee (stac) to strengthen us federal science & technology policies | 2022 | $500,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Research America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Research America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1609875, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Research America's EIN?
- Research America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1609875.
- How much revenue does Research America report?
- Research America reported $7,706,804 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Research America have?
- CharityIndex grades Research America B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Research America (EIN 52-1609875) 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.