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Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc

Sura's mission is to advance collaborative research and education and to strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and our nation.

Southeastern Universities Research

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc

SURA enables the advancement of Big Science, large scale leading-edge research, and industry innovations.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U050
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

Sura's mission is to advance collaborative research and education and to strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and our nation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U050
Cause tags

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: 0.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc 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 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 541156453. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 $242M in annual revenue. 238 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.

Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc has $242M in annual revenue. 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.

Southeastern Universities Research Association 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 $242M in annual revenue. The organization has 238 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Southeastern Universities Research Association 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.

Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

SURA enables the advancement of Big Science, large scale leading-edge research, and industry innovations. Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $242M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541156453, 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

6 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.
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Taxes

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Leadership

WI
William A Jones Jr
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Cynthia E K••••• H••••••
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, EXPERIMENTAL NUCLEAR PHYSICS
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Elizabeth A K••••••
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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

Jefferson Lab to expand research under new operator, work with local universities - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
DOE Taps Virginia Tech and SURA to Lead Jefferson Lab’s Next Chapter - Clearance Jobs
Apr 2026
news.clearancejobs.com
Virginia Tech, SURA selected to lead Jefferson Lab in Newport News - 13newsnow.com
Apr 2026
www.13newsnow.com
Jefferson Lab to expand research under new operator, work with local universities - The Virginian-Pilot
Apr 2026
www.pilotonline.com
Josh Gladden appointed to two national research leadership roles - Temple Now
Apr 2026
now.temple.edu
SURA Honors Dr. Hans-Conrad zur Loye and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul with 2025 Distinguished Scientist Awards - PRLog
Aug 2025
www.prlog.org
Five OU Researchers Among Top 1% Most Highly Cited Worldwide - The University of Oklahoma
Jan 2025
www.ou.edu
Form filed
$242.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$210.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Jefferson Lab welcomes next generation of nuclear physicists - EurekAlert!
Nov 2023
www.eurekalert.org
Texas A&M Nuclear Chemist Will Receive SURA Distinguished Scientist Award - Texas A&M Stories
Jun 2023
stories.tamu.edu
Form filed
$191.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
JMU Advances Partnership with Leading Research Association - James Madison University
Nov 2022
www.jmu.edu
Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc This page 76 $242.1 million -
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

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 - 238 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc

What is Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc?
Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. SURA enables the advancement of Big Science, large scale leading-edge research, and industry innovations.
When was Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc founded?
Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc?
William A Jones Jr serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc trustworthy?
Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541156453.
What is Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc's website?
http://www.sura.org