Best Science & Technology Charities in United States 2026

Discover the top-rated science & technology charities ranked by trust score and transparency in United States. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

National Academy of Sciences

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $311,720,918 Data: 80%
2

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $294,655,196 Data: 80%
3

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $202,293,920 Data: 80%
4

Society for Science and the Public

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $28,541,247 Data: 80%
5

Earthwatch Institute Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $5,695,996 Data: 80%

Earthwatch connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet.

6

Build Change

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,395,376 Data: 80%

Our mission is to greatly reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses caused by housing and school collapses due to earthquakes, extreme weather and fires.

7

Society for Acupuncture Research Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $117,945 Data: 80%

Made presentations at conferences and meetings and published several journal articles to promote and advance knowledge of science for benefit of members, participants, and patients

8

River Raisin Watershed Council

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $117,314 Data: 80%

WATER STUDIES AND EDUCATION

9

Springs Stewardship Institute

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $109,576 Data: 80%

The primary focus of our program is to inventory and assess springs ecosystems, and to make recommendations to land managers about improved stewardship. Land managers …

10

Red Mountain Makers

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $107,169 Data: 80%

Empower individuals to create and innovate by providing low-cost access to tools and knowledge - Served over 400 makers through memberships and classes

11

Cascades Carnivore Project

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $95,745 Data: 80%

Conduct scientific research, collect and analyze scientific data and provide results to improve our understanding of the conservation status of wolverine and Cascade red fox …

12

The Biodiversity Group

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $91,897 Data: 80%

Developed worlds first 3D scanning system Shipped dozens or donated equipment items to conservationists in the Global South Provided fiscal sponsorship services for 3 nonprofits …

13

Freeside Technology Spaces

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $73,096 Data: 80%

Provided space, tools, and materials to 120+ members on an ongoing basis Provided facilities for education; held 1-5 classes per month, serving 2-10 attendees per …

14

Society of American Military Engineers

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $63,198 Data: 80%

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAM ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WHO ARE STUDYING ENGINEERING. MONTHLY LUNCH MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE SUPPORT EDUCATION AND NETWORKING TO UNITE PUBLIC …

15

Oregon Innovation Foundation

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $26,994 Data: 80%

VARIOUS OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS (THROUGH VARIOUS OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE EUGENETCH, BITFOREST, & PIXELARTS PROGRAMS THAT FURTHERED THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION).

16

Society of American Military Engineers

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $19,460 Data: 80%

Scholarships for high school and college students veterans assistance and military camp participants This includes Puget Sound Engineering Scholarships for high school and college students …

17

Quantified Uncertainty Research Institute

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,463 Data: 80%

QURI researches systematic practices to specify and estimate the most important parameters for the most important or scalable decisions. Research areas include forecasting, epistemics, evaluations, …

18

Battelle Memorial Institute

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $10,086,822,364 Data: 73%
19

Research Triangle Institute

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,082,254,745 Data: 73%
20

Future of Life Institute

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $549,531,672 Data: 73%
21

Association of Universities for

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $356,078,449 Data: 73%
22

Institute for Defense Analyses

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $270,097,367 Data: 73%
23

Carnegie Institution of Washington

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $127,997,936 Data: 73%
24

American Association for the Advancement of Science

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $112,309,734 Data: 73%
25

Public Interest Registry

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $103,286,594 Data: 73%
26

American Physical Society

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $83,272,367 Data: 73%
27

American Institute of Physics Incorporated

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $82,278,796 Data: 73%
28

Institute for Advanced Study

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $57,811,778 Data: 73%
29

American Society for Microbiology

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $47,169,263 Data: 73%
30

American Geophysical Union

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $46,621,349 Data: 73%
31

Marine Biological Laboratory

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $44,910,519 Data: 73%
32

Institute for Systems Biology

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $43,313,392 Data: 73%
33

American Mathematical Society

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $32,058,394 Data: 73%
34

Mozilla Foundation

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $30,686,124 Data: 73%
35

International Conference on Learning Representations

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,016,345 Data: 73%
36

International Institute for Sustainable Resources

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $176,300 Data: 73%

Organized the 2023 International Conference on Resource Sustainability icRS 2023 on August 7-9 2023 in Guildford Surrey the United Kingdom. The conference served as a …

37

Pediatric Urology Nurse Specialists

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $154,155 Data: 73%

ANNUAL MEETING - TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS AND FORUMS FEATURING DISCUSSIONS PERTAINING TO PEDIATRIC UROLOGY. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE HELPS ORGANIZE AND …

38

The Association of Biologists

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $153,619 Data: 73%

LAB KIT/MANUAL SALES - PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHING RESOURCES ANNUAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM SPRING EVENT - ALLOW MEMBERS TO PRESENT BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ANNUAL FALL EVENT FOR …

39

Tool die & Machining Association of Wisconsin Forward Foundation Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $112,363 Data: 73%

ADVANCING MANUFACTURING & MANUFACTURING EDUCATION

40

Princeton Climate Institute Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $105,100 Data: 73%

UNESCO ROSA PROJECT ON DEVELOPMENT OF FLOOD AND DROUGHT MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR MOZAMBIQUE, ZIMBABWE AND NAMIBIA.

41

Womens High-Tech Coalition

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $99,500 Data: 73%

Provides resources and opportunities for professional women in the technology industry to interact with policymakers on issues of mutual interest

42

Healthunity Corporation

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $70,000 Data: 73%

GENERATIVE AI: A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY - WE ARE BUILDING AN OPEN COMMUNITY THAT IS ALIGNED WITH HEALTHUNITY'S VISION. TOGETHER, OUR COMMUNITY WILL DISCOVER INSIGHTS …

43

Single Event Effects Symposium

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $65,759 Data: 73%

Organize and run 2022 Single Event Effects/MAPLD Workshop - May 16-19, 2022. The symposium is a scientific technical exchange meeting including presentations, panel discussions, poster …

44

Partners for Environmental Progress Gulf Coast Environmental Fnd

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $64,375 Data: 73%

EAGLE REEF PROJECT: RESTORING AND REVITALIZING OUR MARINE AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS BY DEPLOYING MINI REEFS ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA

45

Kosher Coders Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $63,765 Data: 73%

CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH MET COUNCIL WITH TWO TRACKS: ONE FOR CODING AND ONE FOR DATA SCIENCE.

46

Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $60,498 Data: 73%

Operated and maintained facilities for individuals to pursue education in geology mineralogy and the lapidary arts. These members are taught by other individuals who volunteer …

47

Northwest Treasures

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $59,622 Data: 73%

EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH TOURS OF THE GEOLOGY LEARNING CENTER, FIELD TRIPS, INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES AND LECTURES, AND EDUCATIONAL GEOLOGY KITS. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO …

48

Southwestern Association for Clinical Microbiology Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $58,625 Data: 73%

REGIONAL AND ANNUAL MEETINGS PROVIDING MICROBIOLOGY EDUCATION WEBSITE AND WEBINARS AT NO COST TO MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

49

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Foundation

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $57,696 Data: 73%

Contributed directly and indirectly (by helping underwrite the costs of field biologists) to the development of important annual demographic data on all populations of Sierra …

50

Space Infrastructure Foundation Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $55,437 Data: 73%

SIF supports the National Air and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) and industry at large in the …

51

Society of Cosmetic Chemists

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $45,689 Data: 73%

Member Services Provide educational material and training through board meetings Outreach Provide science and technical information via newsletters for the betterment of the cosmetic and …

52

Lobster Conservancy

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $35,721 Data: 73%

CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND LECTURES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON LOBSTER BIOLOGY, FISHING METHODS AND HABITAT PROTECTION.

53

Leas Lab Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $33,139 Data: 73%

March 2022 - Pilot/trial a hands-on online science course to 6students seeking careers in the biomedical industry May and October 2022 - Career Forge program …

54

Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $31,183 Data: 73%

To provide an association for persons who are actively engaged in the profession of scientific examination of physical evidence in an organized body so that …

55

Pennsylvania First Robotics

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $31,015 Data: 73%

In the 2022-2023 PFR Season conducted between Sep 22 and Mar 23, PFR coordinated, provided resources for and conducted: 5 season kickoff events; 2 Coaches …

56

The Gcssepm Foundation

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $31,008 Data: 73%

ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND PUBLICATION SALES

57

Uscast Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $28,868 Data: 73%

THE ORGANIZATION IS FORMED TO PROVIDE EXPERT SCIENTIFIC ANALYSES, PANEL INPUT AND CRITICAL INFORMATION REGARDING ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY THAT IS NEEDED BY PHYSICIANS TO OPTIMIZE INFECTIOUS …

58

Sourcery Institute

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $26,373 Data: 73%

it was from a project in which we helped a Columbia University professor produce automated documentation of software that he develops. Because he's a professor, …

59

Society for the Study of Human Development

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $14,985 Data: 73%

Same as Primary Exempt Purpose Stated Above

60

Western Region Robotics Forum Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $13,066 Data: 73%

2022 CalGames October 7-9, 2022, 36 High school robotics teams competed 3-days with about 616 Participants, 60 volunteers, and 40 spectators at Pittsburg High School …

61

Pan American Society for Evolutionary Developmental Biology

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,940 Data: 73%

PASEDB EXPANDED ITS MEMBERSHIP NETWORK BY PROMOTING SCIENCE AND EDUCATION.

62

This Spaceship Earth Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,491 Data: 73%

This Spaceship Earth is a global organization whose missionis to overcome the challenges of climate change and re-establish a balanced relationship between humanity, the planet, …

63

Sling Health

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $16 Data: 73%

Innovation education for students and trainees: Over the last year, we expanded our reach, bringing together over 300 students onto interdisciplinary teams. Through their individual …

64

Rocks Build America Foundation

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $13 Data: 73%

EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS: THE ENDOWMENT IS BEING USED TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT THE STARTUP OF A STUDENT CHAPTER AND SPONSOR STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION THROUGH THE SOCIETY …

65

Open Biopharma Training Institute Inc

US Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $6,500 Data: 67%

CIRM TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS (CSUSM), AND SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (SDSU) DURING THE MONTHS OF AUGUST - …

66

Climateworks Foundation

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $366,181,053 Data: 80%
67

American Chemical Society

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $851,256,692 Data: 73%
68

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $211,248,117 Data: 73%
69

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $163,942,482 Data: 73%
70

Universities Space Research Association

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $147,588,502 Data: 73%
71

American Society for Testing and Materials

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $135,712,233 Data: 73%
72

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $95,811,317 Data: 73%
73

Southern Research Institute

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $85,654,710 Data: 73%
74

American Society of Civil Engineers

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $62,671,354 Data: 73%
75

Santa Fe Institute

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $57,773,982 Data: 73%
76

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $35,996,316 Data: 73%
77

Iit Research Institute

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $26,941,000 Data: 73%
78

Quantitative User Experience Association

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $94,404 Data: 73%

We organized the Quant UX Conference in June 2024. This virtual conferences hosts talks related to developing the science utilized by quantitative user experience researchers …

79

Orca Behavior Institute

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $68,292 Data: 73%

Our mission is to conduct non-invasive behavioral and acoustic research on the killer whales of the Salish Sea and beyond. In 2022 we had 165 …

80

Society of Plastics Engineers

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $19,130 Data: 73%

Due to COVID there were no program service accomplishments in this year

81

Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society Inc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $12,098 Data: 73%

ANNUAL SHOW PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL AND LEARNING DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE FIELD OF LAPIDARY AND KINDRED SCIENCES

82

The League of Professional System Administrators Nj Non Profit Corp

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $6,288 Data: 73%

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AWARENESS PROGRAMMING THROUGH ONLINE MEDIA, LOCAL CHAPTER MEETINGS AND EVENTS (E.G. SYSADMIN DAY LUNCHES), AND VIDEO CONFERENCING. THIS AWARENESS BENEFITS THOUSANDS OF OUR …

83

The Mitre Corporation

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $2,036,439,484 Data: 67%
84

Alliance for Sustainable Energy Llc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $602,946,413 Data: 67%
85

Fermi Research Alliance Llc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $577,062,640 Data: 67%
86

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $241,133,581 Data: 67%
87

University of Kansas Center for Research Inc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $164,387,549 Data: 67%
88

Prepass Safety Alliance

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $145,312,817 Data: 67%
89

Associated Universities Inc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $114,726,812 Data: 67%
90

National Advanced Mobility Consortium

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $109,384,491 Data: 67%
91

Institute of Gas Technology

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $107,541,251 Data: 67%
92

Analytic Services Inc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $88,248,392 Data: 67%
93

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $78,818,020 Data: 67%
94

University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $76,949,930 Data: 67%
95

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $76,061,606 Data: 67%
96

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $72,988,833 Data: 67%
97

Waterford Institute Inc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $58,080,601 Data: 67%
98

Association for Computing Machinery Inc

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $56,899,563 Data: 67%
99

Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $45,340,795 Data: 67%
100

Us Civilian Research and Development Foundation

US Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $31,963,262 Data: 67%