Allen Institute
The mission of the allen institute is to unlock the complexities (see schedule o) of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, …
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Accelerating science for a healthier world.
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Mission
The mission of the allen institute is to unlock the complexities (see schedule o) of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach. The allen institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Allen Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAllen Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 912155317. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $272M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Allen Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 912155317. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Allen Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Allen Institute is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Allen Institute has $272M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Allen Institute is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $272M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Allen Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Allen Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $272M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Allen Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Allen Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 912155317, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALLEN INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Seattle's Allen Institute drives $400M push for breakthroughs in neurological disease treatments: HealthLink - KING5.com
EverythingALS and Vision 2030 Invest in Allen Institute Initiative to Accelerate ALS Research - BioSpace
Allen Institute launches Brain Health Accelerator to transform our understanding of brain disorders and develop new treatments - EurekAlert!
Allen Institute's big new bet: $400M effort aims to go from mapping the brain to treating disease - GeekWire
Allen Institute sets sights on treatments for five brain diseases - The Transmitter
Allen Institute launches brain health program with $400 million in funding - The Business Journals
Updated: Allen Institute launches $400M effort to turn brain atlas lessons into medicines - Endpoints News
Allen Institute for AI launches big computing cluster for $152M project backed by Nvidia and NSF - GeekWire
Paul Allen’s bioscience institute gets a refreshingly playful new brand - Fast Company
Anthropic partners with Allen Institute and Howard Hughes Medical Institute to accelerate scientific discovery - Anthropic
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 116 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Allen Institute
- What is Allen Institute?
- Allen Institute is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Seattle, United States. Accelerating science for a healthier world.
- When was Allen Institute founded?
- Allen Institute was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Allen Institute?
- Chris Beaudoin serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Allen Institute located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Allen Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Allen Institute trustworthy?
- Allen Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Allen Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 912155317.
- What is Allen Institute's website?
- http://www.alleninstitute.org