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National Academy of Sciences

The national academy of sciences (nas or the academy) is dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About National Academy of Sciences

Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U03
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1925

Mission

The national academy of sciences (nas or the academy) is dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U03
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

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: 0.33%
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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($287.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Academy of Sciences is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1863 and has been operating for 163 years. Its EIN is 530196932. 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 $325M in annual revenue. 158 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Academy of Sciences 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.

National Academy of Sciences is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1863 and has been active for 163 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Academy of Sciences has $325M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. 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.

National Academy of Sciences 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 $325M in annual revenue. The organization has 158 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Academy of Sciences. 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.

National Academy of Sciences 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. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. 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.

Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. National Academy of Sciences is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1863.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: National Academy of Sciences's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $325M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to National Academy of Sciences are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530196932, 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
$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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EB
Ebun Johnson
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alina B••••••
RERF SENIOR RESEARCHER
AL
Alton R••••
NAE EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AN
Andrea J L••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
AN
Angela M G•••••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
AU
Audrey M•••••
GENERAL COUNSEL
BA
Barbara J M••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/21)
CA
Caroline S H••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/21)
CA
Carol L P•••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (BEG 7/1/23)
CL
Clyde B•••••
EXEC DIRECTOR, HMD (END 10/2/21)
DA
David J M••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
DA
David M••
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
DI
Diane E G••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
EB
Ebun J••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER(BEG 8/12/23)
GE
Gene E R•••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
GE
Gertrud M S••••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/23)
GE
Gertrud S••••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
GR
Gregory S•••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
HA
Hao W•
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
HU
Huda A•••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
JA
James F H•••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (END 7/3/21)
JO
John A•••••••
PRESIDENT - NAE
JO
John C B••••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
JO
John G H•••••••••
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY
JO
Joseph S F••••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/23)
KA
Katherine H F••••••
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (BEG 7/1/23)
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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

National Academy of Sciences elects six Berkeley researchers to its ranks - University of California, Berkeley
May 2026
ls.berkeley.edu
UMaine marine scientist Robert Steneck elected to National Academy of Sciences - PenBay Pilot
May 2026
www.penbaypilot.com
Tulane geoscientist elected to one of the highest honors in American science - New Orleans CityBusiness
May 2026
neworleanscitybusiness.com
NYU Faculty Member Elected to National Academy of Sciences - NYU Langone Health
May 2026
nyulangone.org
2 ASU professors elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences - ASU News
May 2026
news.asu.edu
Three Engineering faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences - Princeton Engineering
May 2026
engineering.princeton.edu
Nine faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences - Stanford Report
May 2026
news.stanford.edu
Sarah Gibson elected to National Academy of Sciences - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
Apr 2026
news.ucar.edu
Two Duke Faculty Elected to National Academy of Sciences - Duke Today
Apr 2026
today.duke.edu
Two UChicago scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2026 - University of Chicago News
Apr 2026
news.uchicago.edu
Form filed
$361.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$324.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$279.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$311.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$351.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$406.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$298.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$314.5M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$336.5M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$320.7M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Academy of Sciences This page 77 $324.6 million 0%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
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

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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 - 158 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
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 National Academy of Sciences

What is National Academy of Sciences?
National Academy of Sciences is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine.
When was National Academy of Sciences founded?
National Academy of Sciences was founded in 1863.
Who leads National Academy of Sciences?
Ebun Johnson serves as CFO.
Where is National Academy of Sciences located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is National Academy of Sciences's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Academy of Sciences trustworthy?
National Academy of Sciences 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 National Academy of Sciences's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530196932.
What is National Academy of Sciences's website?
http://www.nas.edu