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Fermi Research Alliance Llc

FRA LLC's purpose is the management and operation of Fermilab, an international scientific user facility owned by the US Department of Energy at which the fundamental nature of …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Fermi Research Alliance Llc

Fermilab has a storied history as America’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory, working to help answer some of the most fundamental questions in science. FermiForward is excited to bring a bold vision, a strong leadership team and demonstrated operational excellence to move forward with a new era of scientific discovery at Fermilab that focuses on the most compelling questions facing science in the 21st century.

Founded
Headquarters
Batavia, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U02
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

FRA LLC's purpose is the management and operation of Fermilab, an international scientific user facility owned by the US Department of Energy at which the fundamental nature of matter and energy is studied.

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: 99%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Fermi Research Alliance Llc with a substantially 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 - more than 98% of similar organizations. 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 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

Fermi Research Alliance Llc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Batavia, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 571239010. 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 $715M in annual revenue. 204 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Fermi Research Alliance Llc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 571239010. 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.

Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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 99% 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.

Fermi Research Alliance Llc is located in Batavia, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fermi Research Alliance Llc has $715M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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 $715M in annual revenue. The organization has 204 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fermi Research Alliance Llc. 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, Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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 99% 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.

Fermilab has a storied history as America’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory, working to help answer some of the most fundamental questions in science. FermiForward is excited to bring a bold vision, a strong leadership team and demonstrated operational excellence to move forward with a new era of scientific discovery at Fermilab that focuses on the most compelling questions facing science in the 21st century. Fermi Research Alliance Llc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $715M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Fermi Research Alliance Llc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 571239010, 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
99% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,264

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JA
Jack A•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Consent Order, Fermi Research Alliance, LLC - Department of Energy (.gov)
Jun 2026
www.energy.gov
Form filed
$715.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$658.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$593.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$577.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Fermi Research Alliance Agrees to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit - JD Supra
Sep 2021
www.jdsupra.com
Form filed
$512.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$478.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$416.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$403.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$420.8M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$386.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Fermi Research Alliance, LLC To Manage Fermilab | Newswise - Newswise
Nov 2006
www.newswise.com

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 204 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 6, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 204 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 · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Fermi Research Alliance Llc

What is Fermi Research Alliance Llc?
Fermi Research Alliance Llc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Batavia, United States. Fermilab has a storied history as America’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory, working to help answer some of the most fundamental questions in science. FermiForward is excited to bring a bold vision, a strong leadership team and demonstrated operational excellence to move forward with a new era of scientific discovery at Fermilab that focuses on the most compelling questions facing science in the 21st century.
When was Fermi Research Alliance Llc founded?
Fermi Research Alliance Llc was founded in 2006.
Who leads Fermi Research Alliance Llc?
Jack Anderson serves as President.
Where is Fermi Research Alliance Llc located?
Headquartered in Batavia, IL, United States.
What is Fermi Research Alliance Llc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fermi Research Alliance Llc trustworthy?
Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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 Fermi Research Alliance Llc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 571239010.
What is Fermi Research Alliance Llc's website?
http://www.fra-hq.org