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Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

Simb's primary purpose is the advancement of microbiological sciences as applied to industrial materials and processes. It promotes the exchange of scientific information through its message and publications …

Society For Industrial Microbiology And

Science & Technology Fairfax, VA EIN: 356026526 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences, especially as they apply to industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes.

Founded
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U50Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

Simb's primary purpose is the advancement of microbiological sciences as applied to industrial materials and processes. It promotes the exchange of scientific information through its message and publications and serves as liaison amoung the specialized field of microbiology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1960, it predates 87% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Fairfax, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 356026526. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 356026526. 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.

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 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.

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology is located in Fairfax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 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, Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences, especially as they apply to industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes. Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 356026526, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Haley C••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 54 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1960
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

What is Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology?
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fairfax, United States. The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences, especially as they apply to industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes.
When was Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology founded?
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology was founded in 1960.
Who leads Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology?
Haley Cox serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology located?
Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, United States.
What is Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology trustworthy?
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 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 Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology's registration number?
IRS EIN: 356026526.
What is Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology's website?
http://www.simbhq.org