Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The howard hughes medical institute is a biomedical research organization dedicated to conducting fundamental research in the life sciences, supporting science education throughout the united states, and advancing …
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HHMI is expanding the frontiers of science, research culture, and science education. Explore our research, educational initiatives, and partnerships.
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The howard hughes medical institute is a biomedical research organization dedicated to conducting fundamental research in the life sciences, supporting science education throughout the united states, and advancing the public understanding of science.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHoward Hughes Medical Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Chevy Chase, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 590735717. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2.0B in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute is located in Chevy Chase, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.
Based on official tax filings, Howard Hughes Medical Institute has $2.0B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $2.0B in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Howard Hughes Medical Institute. 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.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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 Howard Hughes Medical Institute 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.
HHMI is expanding the frontiers of science, research culture, and science education. Explore our research, educational initiatives, and partnerships. Howard Hughes Medical Institute is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.
Among health charities registered in United States: Howard Hughes Medical Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2.0B is well above the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Howard Hughes Medical Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 590735717, 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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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NeutralImmunologist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) – Gates International Research Scholar - Doherty Institute
Anthropic partners with Allen Institute and Howard Hughes Medical Institute to accelerate scientific discovery - Anthropic
Exclusive: Anthropic partners with Allen Institute and Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Fortune
Jessica Spinelli, Emma Watson named to distinguished HHMI scholars program - UMass Chan Medical School
Biology Department Launches Sea-Phages Research Program – NEWS - Bennett College
Immunologist Chrysothemis Brown Named a 2025 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholar - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Christina Kim, an expert in the brain and behavior, named Freeman Hrabowski Scholar by Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Princeton Engineering
Wasmuth named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholar - UT Health San Antonio
Scripps Research associate professor named an HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar - Scripps Research
Is the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Turning Away From DEI for Good? - Inside Philanthropy
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Quick facts about Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- What is Howard Hughes Medical Institute?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Chevy Chase, United States. HHMI is expanding the frontiers of science, research culture, and science education. Explore our research, educational initiatives, and partnerships.
- When was Howard Hughes Medical Institute founded?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute was founded in 1953.
- Who leads Howard Hughes Medical Institute?
- Lynne Lochte serves as CFO & Treasurer.
- Where is Howard Hughes Medical Institute located?
- Headquartered in Chevy Chase, United States.
- What is Howard Hughes Medical Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Howard Hughes Medical Institute trustworthy?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Howard Hughes Medical Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 590735717.
- What is Howard Hughes Medical Institute's website?
- http://www.hhmi.org