Biodesign Challenge Inc
BIODESIGN CHALLENGE IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND BIOLOGISTS TOGETHER TO PRODUCE COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS. EACH YEAR, WE PARTNER SCIENTISTS, ARTISTS, AND DESIGNERS TO ENVISION TRANSFORMATIONAL APPLICATIONS …
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The Biodesign Challenge offers art and design students the opportunity to envision future applications of biotechnology.
Mission
Biodesign challenge is an organization that brings artists, designers and biologists together to produce collaborative projects. Each year, we partner scientists, artists, and designers to envision transformational applications in biotech.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Biodesign Challenge Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Biodesign Challenge Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBiodesign Challenge Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, 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 832384405. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $357K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Biodesign Challenge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832384405. 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.
Biodesign Challenge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Biodesign Challenge Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 250 Hudson St Ste 702, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Biodesign Challenge Inc has $357K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Biodesign Challenge Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $357K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Biodesign Challenge Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Biodesign Challenge Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
The Biodesign Challenge offers art and design students the opportunity to envision future applications of biotechnology. Biodesign Challenge Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $357K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Biodesign Challenge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Biodesign Challenge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832384405, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BIODESIGN CHALLENGE INC 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
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Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 23 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 · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Biodesign Challenge Inc
- What is Biodesign Challenge Inc?
- Biodesign Challenge Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Biodesign Challenge offers art and design students the opportunity to envision future applications of biotechnology.
- When was Biodesign Challenge Inc founded?
- Biodesign Challenge Inc was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Biodesign Challenge Inc?
- Daniel Grushkin serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Biodesign Challenge Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Biodesign Challenge Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Biodesign Challenge Inc trustworthy?
- Biodesign Challenge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Biodesign Challenge Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 832384405.
- What is Biodesign Challenge Inc's website?
- https://biodesignchallenge.org