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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization

WE DELIVER INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH GREAT SCIENCE. WE INNOVATE FOR TOMORROW AND HELP IMPROVE TODAY - FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, ALL AUSTRALIANS AND …

Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization

As Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Mission

We deliver innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment through great science. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today - for our customers, all australians and the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 980119947. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 $1.1B in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years. Its registered address is 1156 Clement St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization has $1.1B 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.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization. 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.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization 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.

As Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1.1B is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 980119947, 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
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Leadership

ST
Stewart Walters
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amelia F••••••
Director & SOUTH EAST ASIA
BR
Bronwyn F••
CHIEF SCIENTIST
DA
David K•••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David T•••••
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
DA
David W•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DR
Drew C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ED
Edwina C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elanor H•••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JO
John S•••••
Director
JO
John W••••••
BUSINESS UNIT LEADER
JO
Jonathan L••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JU
Judi Z•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
KA
Katherine P••••
EXECUTIVE HR
KA
Kathryn F•••
BOARD MEMBER
KI
Kirsten R•••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LA
Larry M•••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE & BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laurence S•••••
Director & COMMERCIAL
LO
Louise C•••••
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER (CFO, ACTING)
MI
Michele A••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michelle S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michiel V•• L••••••• C•••••••
BUSINESS UNIT LEADER
NI
Nigel W•••••
EXECUTIVE GROWTH
PE
Peter M•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PE
Peter R••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rob G•••••••
BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1114.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1067.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1067.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1072.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$942.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization This page 76 $1.1 billion -
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 - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 16, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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

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Quick facts about Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization

What is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. As Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.
When was Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization founded?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization was founded in 1949.
Who leads Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization?
Stewart Walters serves as CFO.
Where is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
What is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization trustworthy?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization's registration number?
IRS EIN: 980119947.
What is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization's website?
http://www.csiro.au