Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Improve the human condition through plant science/research: feed the hungry and improve human health, preserve and renew our environment and enhance our region's economy.
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Mission
Improve the human condition through plant science/research: feed the hungry and improve human health, preserve and renew our environment and enhance our region's economy.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Donald Danforth Plant Science Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% 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 91% 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDonald Danforth Plant Science Center is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 311584621. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $64M in annual revenue. 171 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311584621. 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.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has $64M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% 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.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 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 $64M in annual revenue. The organization has 171 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Discover the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and our ambitious vision for the future. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $64M is well above the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 311584621, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Q&A: Danforth Center's leader on making agricultural science advances in a tough time - STLtoday.com
As the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation opens an innovation center, St. Louis aims to grow its bioscience talent - St. Louis Magazine
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center's new COO brings VC, biotech experience - The Business Journals
Plant science could spark a new Green Revolution, says Danforth Center's new president - STLPR
Danforth Center Scientist Leads New Department of Energy Grant to Unlock the Secrets of Sorghum Photosynthesis | Newswise - Newswise
St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Giles Oldroyd, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - St. Louis Magazine
Creve Coeur’s Danforth Plant Science Center conducts controlled fire to prairie - First Alert 4
Danforth Center Principal Investigator honored for contributions to the advancement of science - Hortidaily
Danforth Center’s new leader says plant science is ready to change the world—from St. Louis - St. Louis Magazine
Cquesta Expands Innovation Platform with Danforth Center Technology to Accelerate Development of Climate-Resilient Corn | Newswise - Newswise
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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 - 171 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
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 · 171 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- What is Donald Danforth Plant Science Center?
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Louis, United States. Discover the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and our ambitious vision for the future.
- When was Donald Danforth Plant Science Center founded?
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Donald Danforth Plant Science Center?
- Ellen Atwell serves as Controller.
- Where is Donald Danforth Plant Science Center located?
- Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, United States.
- What is Donald Danforth Plant Science Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Donald Danforth Plant Science Center trustworthy?
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Donald Danforth Plant Science Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311584621. Registration: 31-1584621 (United States).
- What is Donald Danforth Plant Science Center's website?
- http://www.danforthcenter.org