Society for Neuroscience
SFN'S MISSION IS TO: 1. ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BRAIN AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM BY BRINGING TOGETHER SCIENTISTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, BY FACILITATING THE INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH …
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Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has nearly 35,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expandi
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Mission
Sfn's mission is to: 1. Advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system by bringing together scientists of diverse backgrounds, by facilitating the integration of research directed at all levels of biological organization, (see continuation on schedule o)
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- Established in 1969, it predates 86% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySociety for Neuroscience is a registered health nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 520895843. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $42M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Society for Neuroscience's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520895843. 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 Neuroscience has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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 90/100.
Society for Neuroscience is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 1121 14th St NW Ste 1010, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Society for Neuroscience has $42M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Society for Neuroscience is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $42M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Society for Neuroscience. 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 Neuroscience 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has nearly 35,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expandi Society for Neuroscience is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $42M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Society for Neuroscience are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society for Neuroscience is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520895843, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE 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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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 88 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Society for Neuroscience
- What is Society for Neuroscience?
- Society for Neuroscience is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has nearly 35,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expandi
- When was Society for Neuroscience founded?
- Society for Neuroscience was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Society for Neuroscience?
- Cori Spencer serves as SR. DIR. & FIN., MGMT SVC/CFO.
- Where is Society for Neuroscience located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Society for Neuroscience's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Society for Neuroscience trustworthy?
- Society for Neuroscience has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Neuroscience's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 520895843.
- What is Society for Neuroscience's website?
- https://www.sfn.org