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Southwest Research Institute

Benefiting government, industry & the public through innovative science & technology.

Science & Technology San Antonio, TX EIN 741070544 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Southwest Research Institute

At Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), we are R&D problem solvers, providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best in

Founded
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U990
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Benefiting government, industry & the public through innovative science & technology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U990
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: 0.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
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

Southwest Research Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 741070544. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (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 $926M in annual revenue. 160 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Southwest Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.

Southwest Research Institute is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Based on official tax filings, Southwest Research Institute has $926M 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.

Southwest Research Institute 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 major organization. It has $926M in annual revenue. The organization has 160 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Southwest Research Institute. 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.

Southwest Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (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 Southwest Research Institute 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.

At Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), we are R&D problem solvers, providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best in Southwest Research Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Southwest Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $926M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Southwest Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 741070544, 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

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Leadership

BE
Beth Ann Rafferty
CFO & Vice President, Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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President and CEO
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Anthony M•••••
Vice President
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Ben H T••••••
Vice President
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Beth A•• R•••••••
CFO and Secretary
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Brian J S••••••••••
President-Signature Science
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Byrl B B•••••••
Assistant Treasurer
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Vice President
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Daniel W S••••••
Vice President
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Danny M D••••••••••
Vice President
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David S Z•••••
Director
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Delia A••••••
Treasurer
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Eugene L A•••
Director
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Harold F L•••••••
Program Director
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James L B••••
Vice President
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Jan N•••••
Director
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J D•• B•••••••• S•• J P••• I••
Director & Former Pres- Ret.
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Jim R K•••
Vice President
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Joe A M••••••••
Vice President
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John C K••••••
Director
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Kenneth H B•••••• J•
Vice President
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Kimberly S L••••
Director
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Linda B•••••
Treasurer
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Mary A•• R•••••
Director
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Mary M•••••
Vice President
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Michael A R•
Director
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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

PROJECT PROFILE: General Electric – GE Global Research - Department of Energy (.gov)
May 2026
www.energy.gov
Two Spacecraft Observed Both Hemispheres Of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Simultaneously - astrobiology.com
May 2026
astrobiology.com
Europa Clipper and Juice Team Up to Observe Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS - Sci.News
May 2026
www.sci.news
Southwest Research Institute releases 2025 Internal Research & Development Report - EurekAlert!
Apr 2026
www.eurekalert.org
SwRI building Space Force-funded refueling satellite - San Antonio Report
Apr 2026
sanantonioreport.org
WATCH: Artemis II launch as it happened; interview with Dr. Akbar Whizin, lead space scientist at Southwest Research Ins
Apr 2026
www.kens5.com
SwRI opens 21,000-square-foot clinical supply facility - R&D World
Mar 2026
www.rdworldonline.com
SwRI hosts grand opening for new 21,000-square-foot Clinical Supply Facility - EurekAlert!
Mar 2026
www.eurekalert.org
Southwest Research Institute Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 - geneonline.com
Mar 2026
www.geneonline.com
New research takes first step toward advance warnings of space weather - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Feb 2026
news.ucar.edu
Form filed
$926.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$855.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$800.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$748.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$706.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$685.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$591.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$537.5M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$571.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$602.1M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Southwest Research Institute This page 74 $926.4 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 - 160 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 Southwest Research Institute

What is Southwest Research Institute?
Southwest Research Institute is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Antonio, United States. At Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), we are R&D problem solvers, providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best in
When was Southwest Research Institute founded?
Southwest Research Institute was founded in 1966.
Who leads Southwest Research Institute?
Beth Ann Rafferty serves as CFO & Vice President, Finance.
Where is Southwest Research Institute located?
Headquartered in San Antonio, United States.
What is Southwest Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Southwest Research Institute trustworthy?
Southwest Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Southwest Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 741070544.
What is Southwest Research Institute's website?
http://www.swri.org