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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
77/100 · 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
Science & Technology · NTEE U02
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: 0.07%
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

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. 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 $715M in annual revenue. 204 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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.

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. 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.

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.

Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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 Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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.

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: Fermi Research Alliance Llc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $715M is well above the peer average of $14M.

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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

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

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Leadership

JA
Jack Anderson
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander R••••••••
Chief Technology Officer
AL
Alison M••••••••
Chief Strategic Partners Officer
AN
Andrea M•••••
Director
AN
Andrew H•••
Head of Business Transformation
AN
Anju J•••
Chief Human Resources Officer
BO
Bonnie F••••••
Deputy Director/Chief Research Officer
CH
Christine G•••••
Director
CH
Christopher M•••••
Deputy Lab Director for LBNF/DUNE-US
DA
David M•••
Director
EL
Elaine M••••••••
LBNF Project Manager
EL
Elizabeth S•••••••••••••
Chief Information Officer
GI
Giorgio A•••••••••
Physicist
GR
Gregory B•••
Deputy Chief of Research
HA
Hardik B••••
Director
HE
Henry B••••••
Director
JA
Jack A•••••••
President
JA
James S•••••
Senior Scientist
JI
Jimmy S••••••••
Director
JO
Joel B•••••
Distinguished Scientist
JO
John M•••••
URA President
JO
John M•••
General Counsel and Secretary
JO
John W••••••••
Director
JO
Joseph I••••••••
Director
JO
Joseph L•••••
Deputy Director for Research
JO
Josh F••••••
HEAD OF PARTICLE PHYSICS DIVISION - Partial Year
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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

Armand Paul Alivisatos - American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Apr 2026
www.amacad.org
Form filed
$715.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Department of Energy selects UChicago-URA-led Fermi Forward Discovery Group to operate Fermilab - University of Chicago
Oct 2024
news.uchicago.edu
IBM intends to partner with Fermilab’s SQMS Center to advance critical quantum information science initiatives - Fermila
Jul 2024
news.fnal.gov
Fermilab drives economic growth in Illinois and South Dakota - Fermilab (.gov)
Mar 2024
news.fnal.gov
Consent Order, Fermi Research Alliance, LLC - Department of Energy (.gov)
Feb 2024
www.energy.gov
Competition Open for Fermilab Operations Contract - AIP.ORG
Jan 2024
www.aip.org
U.S. Department of Energy Issues Request for Proposals for Contractor to Manage and Operate Fermi National Accelerator L
Jan 2024
www.newswise.com
Form filed
$658.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Visiting Fermilab will require REAL ID-compliant identification, beginning May 3, 2023 - Fermilab (.gov)
Apr 2023
news.fnal.gov
Form filed
$593.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Fermilab is home to a new baby bison - Fermilab (.gov)
Apr 2022
news.fnal.gov
Lia Merminga appointed director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory - University of Chicago News
Apr 2022
news.uchicago.edu
Form filed
$577.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$512.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$478.2M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$416.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$403.4M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$420.8M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$386.4M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fermi Research Alliance Llc This page 77 $715.5 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
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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 - 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
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 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, United States.
What is Fermi Research Alliance Llc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fermi Research Alliance Llc trustworthy?
Fermi Research Alliance Llc 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 Fermi Research Alliance Llc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 571239010.
What is Fermi Research Alliance Llc's website?
http://www.fra-hq.org