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J Craig Venter Institute Inc

Jcvi is advancing the science of genomics through bold innovations. Our mission is to understand more about the biological world, and to develop unique insights and answers about …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About J Craig Venter Institute Inc

J Craig Venter Institute Inc is a science technology organization based in LA JOLLA, United States. Annual revenue: $25.4 million. EIN: 521842938.

Founded
Headquarters
La Jolla, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U50Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

Jcvi is advancing the science of genomics through bold innovations. Our mission is to understand more about the biological world, and to develop unique insights and answers about disease, health, and the environment for the benefit of all.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U50Z
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: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 89

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

J Craig Venter Institute Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in La Jolla, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 521842938. 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 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

J Craig Venter Institute Inc 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 89/100.

J Craig Venter Institute Inc is located in La Jolla, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, J Craig Venter Institute Inc has $14M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

J Craig Venter Institute Inc 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 large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for J Craig Venter Institute Inc. 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.

J Craig Venter Institute Inc 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

J Craig Venter Institute Inc is a science technology organization based in LA JOLLA, United States. Annual revenue: $25.4 million. EIN: 521842938. J Craig Venter Institute Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: J Craig Venter Institute Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $14M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to J Craig Venter Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521842938, 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
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

JO
John Craig Venter
Chairman And CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adelson J••••
VP, LEG. AFFRS/GENERAL COU
BA
Badr-El-Din A••• P••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brenner D••••
TRUSTEE (FROM 2/8/23)
FO
Fouts D••••••
PROFESSOR
JO
John C•••• V•••••
Chairman And CEO
KO
Kowalski H••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
MC
Mcgrory J•••
TRUSTEE (THRU 08/22)
MU
Mullen J•••
SR. VP OF PHILANTHROPY AND
NE
Nelson K••••
PRESIDENT (UNTIL 7/2021)
NO
Norrby E•••••
TRUSTEE
PE
Peake A••••• G
VP RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
PE
Perry M•••••••
TRUSTEE (FROM 2/8/23)
RU
Ruggles R•••
TRUSTEE
SC
Scheuermann R•••••• H
Director & LA JOLLA CAMPUS
SH
Shadfan A•••
VP OF FINANCE (THRU 09/23)
SI
Singh I••••••
SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER
ST
Stayeas T••••••
NETWORK TEAM LEAD
ST
Stout M•••••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
VE
Venter J••• C••••
CHAIRMAN & CEO
WA
Wardle K••••••••
TREAS/VP OF FINANCE (FROM 09/23)
WE
Wei W•
TRUSTEE
WO
Wolf R•••••••
TRUSTEE
YU
Yumul M•••
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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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

Craig Venter obituary - The Guardian
May 2026
www.theguardian.com
J Craig Venter, 'swashbuckling' scientist who helped decode human genome, dies at 79 - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Why Does Science Matter? - American Academy of Arts and Sciences
May 2026
www.amacad.org
Brain Health honors J. Craig Venter (1946–2026), the genomicist whose earliest breakthroughs began at the National Insti
May 2026
www.eurekalert.org
The complicated legacy of J Craig Venter - Chemistry World
May 2026
www.chemistryworld.com
In Memoriam: Dr. J. Craig Venter - United Nations University
May 2026
unu.edu
J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies in San Diego at 79 - Los Angeles Times
May 2026
www.latimes.com
Pioneering Scientist And Nantucket Summer Resident J. Craig Venter Dies At 79 - Nantucket Current
May 2026
nantucketcurrent.com
J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79 - Jackson Hole News&Guide
May 2026
www.jhnewsandguide.com
J. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79 - The New York Times
May 2026
www.nytimes.com
Form filed
$14.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$15.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$25.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$17.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$23.8M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$45.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$23.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$28.5M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$65.4M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
J Craig Venter Institute Inc This page 77 $14.4 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 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 - 79 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 J Craig Venter Institute Inc

What is J Craig Venter Institute Inc?
J Craig Venter Institute Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in La Jolla, United States. J Craig Venter Institute Inc is a science technology organization based in LA JOLLA, United States. Annual revenue: $25.4 million. EIN: 521842938.
When was J Craig Venter Institute Inc founded?
J Craig Venter Institute Inc was founded in 1993.
Who leads J Craig Venter Institute Inc?
John Craig Venter serves as Chairman And CEO.
Where is J Craig Venter Institute Inc located?
Headquartered in La Jolla, United States.
What is J Craig Venter Institute Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is J Craig Venter Institute Inc trustworthy?
J Craig Venter Institute Inc 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 J Craig Venter Institute Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521842938. Registration: 52-1842938 (United States).
What is J Craig Venter Institute Inc's website?
http://www.jcvi.org