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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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, National Academy of Sciences has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1863, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $362M in annual revenue. 158 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Academy of Sciences's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530196932. 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.
National Academy of Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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 $362M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. 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 $362M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Academy of Sciences 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $362M is well above the peer average of $15M.
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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026 - MIT News
Two Johns Hopkins researchers elected to National Academy of Sciences - Johns Hopkins University
National Academy of Sciences elects six Berkeley researchers to its ranks - University of California, Berkeley
UMaine marine scientist Robert Steneck elected to National Academy of Sciences - PenBay Pilot
NYU Faculty Member Elected to National Academy of Sciences - NYU Langone Health
2 ASU professors elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences - ASU News
Three Engineering faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences - Princeton Engineering
Nine faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences - Stanford Report
ASU water insecurity expert elected to the National Academy of Sciences - ASU News
Sarah Gibson elected to National Academy of Sciences - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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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 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
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 158 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 · 1863
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, DC, United States.
- What is National Academy of Sciences's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Academy of Sciences trustworthy?
- National Academy of Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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