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Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
85/100 · methodology

About Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc is a science technology organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042505372.

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U400
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

Pioneer in the application of science and technology in the national interest.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 85
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 240.2% of total expenses ($808,073 of $336,410).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs 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, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Charles 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. 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 85/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $949M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042505372. 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.

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. 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 85 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. 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 major 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.

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: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $949M is well above the peer average of $15M.

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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,738

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CA
Carrie G•••••
CFO & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$949.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Navy Awards $454 Million D5 Contract Mod To Draper Lab - Defense Daily
Dec 2025
www.defensedaily.com
U.S. Navy funds Trident D5 support in $453M deal to Draper - The Defence Blog
Dec 2025
defence-blog.com
Draper-Led Team Selected for ARPA-H CATALYST Program to Advance Human-Based Drug Safety Models - ExecutiveGov
Dec 2025
www.executivegov.com
Draper Gets $25M for New IMPACT Center in Massachusetts - ExecutiveBiz
Oct 2025
www.executivebiz.com
MacKay ’76 Meets with Cadet Interns at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory - West Point Association of Graduates
Jul 2025
www.westpointaog.org
UML + Draper | Spring 2025 | Magazine - UMass Lowell
Apr 2025
www.uml.edu
Draper working on $308M Navy contract; Sun Test Systems awarded $20M Army contract - 256 Today
Mar 2025
256today.com
Draper Secures $308M Navy Contract for Hypersonic Missile Program - GovCon Wire
Mar 2025
www.govconwire.com
Form filed
$871.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Researcher Draper Hit With Class Suit Over Retirement Plan Fees - Bloomberg Law News
Dec 2024
news.bloomberglaw.com
Form filed
$764.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris Win Awards for over $3.42 Million for Trident II Work
Sep 2023
news.clearancejobs.com
Form filed
$673.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$741.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$653.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$607.9M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$577.8M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$676.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
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 - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 142 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 · 1973
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, MA, United States.
What is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc trustworthy?
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 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