Weizmann Institute of Science
93% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Weizmann Institute of Science is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 2004, with $933,149,086 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Rehovot 7610001, Israel, 00000 EIN 98-0413360 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2023)
$933.1M
▼ 0.6% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2023)
$320.5M
Net assets
$5.0B
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% 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 Weizmann Institute of Science: 93% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating188 mo reserves · +66% 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 Weizmann Institute of Science: 188 mo reserves · +66% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Weizmann Institute of Science: 5 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 Weizmann Institute of Science: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Institutions in the world, noted for its wide-ranging exploration of the sciences and technology.
Contact & location
- Address
- Rehovot 7610001, Israel, 00000
- City
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- State
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- Category
- Science & Technology
- Subcategory
- Biological & Life Sciences
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $683.0M (FY2013) to $933.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $266.8MNet assets $5.0B
Operating margin
65.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3B
Total liabilities
$266.8M
Net assets
$5.0B
Salaries & benefits
$139.6M
44% of expenses
Board members
44
37 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $933,149,086▼0.6% | $320,454,239▲16.2% | $5,010,754,000▲13.2% | $5,277,543,000▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $938,408,147▲47.0% | $275,823,889▼58.5% | $4,424,948,000▲4.6% | $4,661,043,000▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $638,515,847▼38.9% | $664,552,369▲18.4% | $4,231,730,000▼13.2% | $4,459,753,000▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,045,697,507▲104% | $561,144,507▲70.4% | $4,875,235,000▲18.3% | $5,137,506,000▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $512,720,491▲23.7% | $329,327,476▼21.4% | $4,120,172,000▲5.9% | $4,320,911,000▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $414,515,393▼32.4% | $419,213,195▲49.1% | $3,888,823,000▲4.1% | $4,093,798,000▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $613,466,839▼21.6% | $281,170,839▼33.8% | $3,737,019,000▲6.8% | $3,933,569,000▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $782,275,501▲39.2% | $424,478,501▼0.8% | $3,499,273,000▲18.6% | $3,664,635,000▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $561,855,201▲9.7% | $428,091,201▲38.2% | $2,950,044,000▲11.9% | $3,107,813,000▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $512,045,570▼25.0% | $309,680,570▲3.7% | $2,635,697,000▲15.7% | $2,770,343,000▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $682,957,095 | $298,637,096▼35.2% | $2,278,358,000▲15.1% | $2,425,152,000▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $461,159,460▲111% | $1,978,648,000▲18.8% | $2,127,810,000▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $218,950,889▲14.7% | $1,666,034,000▲55.4% | $1,823,948,000▲53.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $190,941,030 | $1,072,415,000 | $1,187,131,000 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Moses Elisha — $504,750 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Elisha | Academic Staff | 40 | $504,750 |
| Prof Alon Chen | President | 40 | $351,802 |
| Prof Harmelin Alon | Vp-admin & Fin. | 40 | $300,112 |
| Elia Zeldov | Academic Staff | 40 | $295,742 |
| Prof Ziv Reich | Vice President | 40 | $294,032 |
| Malka Victor | Academic Staff | 40 | $289,469 |
| Lubotzky Alexander | Academic Staff | 40 | $282,593 |
| Prof Irit Sagi | Vp - Tech. Transfer | 40 | $281,771 |
| Prof Yinon Rudich | Dean | 40 | $279,115 |
| Prof Irani Michal | Dean | 40 | $272,116 |
| Prof Ozeri Roee | Vp- Resource Development and P | 40 | $266,542 |
| Prof Barkai Naama | Chair, Council of Professors | 40 | $264,376 |
| Prof Daniel Zaifman | Former President | 40 | $264,206 |
| Kadishi Tamir | Head, Finance Division | 40 | $257,909 |
| Prof Perez Gilad | Dean | 40 | $255,700 |
| Prof Levy Avraham | Executive Board | 40 | $254,276 |
| Alon Weingarten | Vp-admin | 40 | $243,735 |
| Michal Naveh | Chief Legal Counsel | 40 | $242,753 |
| Einat Avi | Head, H.r | 40 | $242,666 |
| Ishai Shimon | Head, Operations Division | 40 | $242,632 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Electra Construction | Construction | $20,926,138 |
| Electra Me | Electromechanical So | $9,278,621 |
| Asher Green Construction | Construction | $9,129,770 |
| Iucc-interuniversitycomputationc | Information Services | $8,022,274 |
| Minrav | Construction | $7,224,386 |
Grants received · $760K total
4 grants to Weizmann Institute of Science totaling $760K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2020 | $250,000 |
| Jewish National Fund -keren Kayemeth Leisrael- Inc | General support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2019 | $250,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2018 | $250,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Weizmann Institute of Science a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Weizmann Institute of Science is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0413360.
- What is Weizmann Institute of Science's EIN?
- Weizmann Institute of Science's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0413360.
- How much revenue does Weizmann Institute of Science report?
- Weizmann Institute of Science reported $933,149,086 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Weizmann Institute of Science's spending goes to programs?
- Weizmann Institute of Science spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Weizmann Institute of Science have?
- CharityIndex grades Weizmann Institute of Science B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Weizmann Institute of Science's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Weizmann Institute of Science's latest Form 990 is $504,750, paid to Moses Elisha (Academic Staff).
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Data for Weizmann Institute of Science (EIN 98-0413360) 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.