Home Countries United States Health Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction
BA

Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction

The main activity of bacterial locomotion and signal transduction ("blast") inc. Is to organize and host a biennial conference/meeting at which researchers in the bacterial locomotion and signal …

Bacterial Locomotion And Signal

Health Chapel Hill, NC EIN: 832136655 (IRS) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit www.blastmeetings.org
87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction

Planning for blast xviiI meeting, to be held in january 2025. Actions included:*identifying a hotel, completing negotiations, signing a contract, and paying a deposit.*identifying a provider of audio-visual services, negotiating, and signing a contact.*identifying two keynote speakers*identifying seven chairs of scientific sessions*identifying a meeting review committee*identifying a social media chair*creating a budget, deciding on registration fees, and advertising the meeting*conducting a contest to create a meeting logo*soliciting nominations for a scientific achievement award and deciding on the winner, who will be announced at the meeting.

Founded
Headquarters
Chapel Hill, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
H99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

The main activity of bacterial locomotion and signal transduction ("blast") inc. Is to organize and host a biennial conference/meeting at which researchers in the bacterial locomotion and signal transduction scientific research community can meet, collaborate, and further their scientific research. The hybrid blast xviii meeting was held in january 2025.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction has a substantially 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction is a registered health nonprofit based in Chapel Hill, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832136655. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $276K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832136655. 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.

Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.

Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction is located in Chapel Hill, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction has $276K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $276K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction. 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, Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction 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 99% 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.

Planning for blast xviiI meeting, to be held in january 2025. Actions included:*identifying a hotel, completing negotiations, signing a contract, and paying a deposit.*identifying a provider of audio-visual services, negotiating, and signing a contact.*identifying two keynote speakers*identifying seven chairs of scientific sessions*identifying a meeting review committee*identifying a social media chair*creating a budget, deciding on registration fees, and advertising the meeting*conducting a contest to create a meeting logo*soliciting nominations for a scientific achievement award and deciding on the winner, who will be announced at the meeting. Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $276K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832136655, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Robert B••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction

What is Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction?
Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chapel Hill, United States. Planning for blast xviiI meeting, to be held in january 2025. Actions included:*identifying a hotel, completing negotiations, signing a contract, and paying a deposit.*identifying a provider of audio-visual services, negotiating, and signing a contact.*identifying two keynote speakers*identifying seven chairs of scientific sessions*identifying a meeting review committee*identifying a social media chair*creating a budget, deciding on registration fees, and advertising the meeting*conducting a contest to create a meeting logo*soliciting nominations for a scientific achievement award and deciding on the winner, who will be announced at the meeting.
When was Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction founded?
Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction was founded in 2018.
Who leads Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction?
Robert Bourret serves as Chair.
Where is Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction located?
Headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
What is Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction trustworthy?
Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832136655.
What is Bacterial Locomotion and Signal Transduction's website?
http://www.blastmeetings.org