Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
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Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is a science technology organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042505372.
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Pioneer in the application of science and technology in the national interest.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCharles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 042505372. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $949M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has $949M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $949M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Charles Stark Draper Laboratory 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.
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is a science technology organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042505372. Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $949M is well above the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042505372, 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PositiveContracts For Dec. 30, 2025 - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Navy Awards $454 Million D5 Contract Mod To Draper Lab - Defense Daily
U.S. Navy funds Trident D5 support in $453M deal to Draper - The Defence Blog
Draper-Led Team Selected for ARPA-H CATALYST Program to Advance Human-Based Drug Safety Models - ExecutiveGov
Robert “Bob” Demeo - wanderer.com
Draper Gets $25M for New IMPACT Center in Massachusetts - ExecutiveBiz
MacKay ’76 Meets with Cadet Interns at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory - West Point Association of Graduates
UML + Draper | Spring 2025 | Magazine - UMass Lowell
An Application-Agnostic Automatic Target Recognition System Using Vision Language Models - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Draper working on $308M Navy contract; Sun Test Systems awarded $20M Army contract - 256 Today
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
- What is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc?
- Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is a science technology organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042505372.
- When was Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc founded?
- Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc?
- Carrie George serves as CFO & Treasurer.
- Where is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
- What is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc trustworthy?
- Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042505372.
- What is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc's website?
- http://www.draper.com