Foundation for Biomedical Research
Creates & disseminates educational materials to the general public, the media, students and the research community that describes the essential role humane and responsible animal research plays in …
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Foundation for Biomedical Research is a health organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042746997.
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Mission
Creates & disseminates educational materials to the general public, the media, students and the research community that describes the essential role humane and responsible animal research plays in continued medical progress.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Foundation for Biomedical Research with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Foundation for Biomedical Research draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFoundation for Biomedical Research is a registered health nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 042746997. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Foundation for Biomedical Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042746997. 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.
Foundation for Biomedical Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Foundation for Biomedical Research is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Foundation for Biomedical Research has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Foundation for Biomedical Research is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Foundation for Biomedical Research. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for Biomedical Research 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Foundation for Biomedical Research is a health organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042746997. Foundation for Biomedical Research is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Foundation for Biomedical Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation for Biomedical Research is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042746997, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FOUNDATION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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A conversation with Lee Hood on The Human Phenome Initiative and the next frontier in biomedical research - Federation of American Scientists
House Energy & Commerce hearing focuses on America’s leadership in biomedical research, examines FDA role - The Cancer Letter
Pennington Biomedical Research Center researcher selected for national award - WBRZ
America’s biomedical future depends on the NIH - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
West Liberty University Students Earn National Recognition at Biomedical Research Symposium - West Liberty University
AI Tool Speeds Biomedical Research Progress - Inside Precision Medicine
Collaborative Biomedical Research Excellence Program Launched - Western Kentucky University
Institutional innovation key to biomedical R&D - China Daily
Marshall University appoints internationally recognized neuroscientist to lead biomedical sciences department - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
UW Students Present, Win at National Biomedical Symposium - University of Wyoming
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 50 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Foundation for Biomedical Research
- What is Foundation for Biomedical Research?
- Foundation for Biomedical Research is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Foundation for Biomedical Research is a health organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 042746997.
- When was Foundation for Biomedical Research founded?
- Foundation for Biomedical Research was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Foundation for Biomedical Research?
- Matthew R Bailey serves as President.
- Where is Foundation for Biomedical Research located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Foundation for Biomedical Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Foundation for Biomedical Research trustworthy?
- Foundation for Biomedical Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Foundation for Biomedical Research's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042746997.
- What is Foundation for Biomedical Research's website?
- http://fbresearch.org