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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

The organization conducts research in the biological sciences with a particular emphasis on basic research in molecular biology and genetics.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a science technology organization based in COLD SPG HBR, United States. Founded in 1890. Annual revenue: $202.3 million. EIN: 112013303.

Founded
Headquarters
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

The organization conducts research in the biological sciences with a particular emphasis on basic research in molecular biology and genetics.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U500
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1924 and has been operating for 102 years. Its EIN is 112013303. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $258M in annual revenue. 227 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is located in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1924 and has been active for 102 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has $258M 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.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 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 $258M in annual revenue. The organization has 227 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. 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.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 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.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a science technology organization based in COLD SPG HBR, United States. Founded in 1890. Annual revenue: $202.3 million. EIN: 112013303. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1924.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $258M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 112013303, 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

NI
Nicholas Milowski
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anthony Z••••
SCIENTIST
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Bruce R•••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Bruce S••••••• P••
CEO AND TRUSTEE
CH
Charles I C••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
CH
Charles V P•••••
SENIOR VP ADVANCEMENT
CH
Christine A•••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David B••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David S••••••
Director
DA
David T••••••
SCIENTIST
DI
Diana L T•••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Douglas S••••••
TRUSTEE
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Edward T•••••••••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 8/2021)
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Elaine F•••• P••
TRUSTEE
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Elizabeth C•••• F•••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Elizabeth M•••••
TREASURER
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Elizabeth M••••• P••
TREASURER
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Ellen V F•••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 6/2023)
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Geoffrey R••••••••
TRUSTEE
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George D Y•••••••••• M• P••
TRUSTEE (THRU 11/2023)
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Howard L M••••• P••
TRUSTEE
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James M S•••• P••
TRUSTEE
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Jamie C N•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Jean M•••••••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Jeffrey E K•••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joanne B••••••••••••• P••
TRUSTEE (THRU 1/2023)
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Adds Renaissance Technologies Research Chief to Board - citybiz
May 2026
www.citybiz.co
Stephen Della Pietra joins Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Board of Trustees - PR Newswire
May 2026
www.prnewswire.com
A Mutation Gave Humans the Gift of Speech. These Mice Have It, Too. - The New York Times
May 2026
www.nytimes.com
Jennifer Doudna - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Mar 2026
cshl.edu
The Biological Laboratory and the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Mar 2026
cshl.edu
Brewing up community, connections and scientific curiosity - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Mar 2026
www.cshl.edu
Powered by community, driven by science - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Feb 2026
www.cshl.edu
CSHL opens archives for Love Data Week 2026 - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Feb 2026
www.cshl.edu
New mass spec innovation could transform research - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Jan 2026
www.cshl.edu
CSHL’s Annual Golf Tournament - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dec 2025
cshl.edu
Form filed
$232.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$258.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$207.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$202.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$184.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$307.6M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$212.5M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$214.1M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$170.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$133.8M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory This page 77 $258.0 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 227 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

What is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory?
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cold Spring Harbor, United States. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a science technology organization based in COLD SPG HBR, United States. Founded in 1890. Annual revenue: $202.3 million. EIN: 112013303.
When was Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory founded?
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory was founded in 1924.
Who leads Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory?
Nicholas Milowski serves as CFO.
Where is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory located?
Headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, United States.
What is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory trustworthy?
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's registration number?
IRS EIN: 112013303.
What is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's website?
http://www.cshl.edu