V M i Research Laboratories
VMI RESEARCH LABS EXISTS TO SERVE AS THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ARM OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE. ITS PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AND TO AID …
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V M i Research Laboratories is a science technology organization based in LEXINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 540737652.
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Mission
VmI research labs exists to serve as the research and development arm of the virginia military institute. Its purpose is to improve the effectiveness of and to aid directly or indirectly vmi's prime mission - education of the undergraduate student. Continued on schedule o. Intimately bound with this goal are other benefits including: enhancing the reputation of the institute as a contributor to the general betterment of the state and nation; allowing faculty members to work creatively and independently in their fields of interest and report thereon; enhancing the opportunity for cadets to assist in research activity with the faculty and, finally, to provide a means of financial assistance to faculty and cadets in the form of part time and/or full time summer employment.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, V M i Research Laboratories has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% 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
- Established in 1963, it predates 86% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 83% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyV M i Research Laboratories is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Lexington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 540737652. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
V M i Research Laboratories's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540737652. 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.
V M i Research Laboratories 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 97% 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.
V M i Research Laboratories is located in Lexington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years. Its registered address is Virginia Military Institute, United States.
Based on official tax filings, V M i Research Laboratories has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
V M i Research Laboratories 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for V M i Research Laboratories. 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, V M i Research Laboratories 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 97% 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.
V M i Research Laboratories is a science technology organization based in LEXINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 540737652. V M i Research Laboratories is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to V M i Research Laboratories are generally tax-deductible in the United States. V M i Research Laboratories is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540737652, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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V M I RESEARCH LABORATORIES 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 43 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 · 1963
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about V M i Research Laboratories
- What is V M i Research Laboratories?
- V M i Research Laboratories is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lexington, United States. V M i Research Laboratories is a science technology organization based in LEXINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 540737652.
- When was V M i Research Laboratories founded?
- V M i Research Laboratories was founded in 1963.
- Who leads V M i Research Laboratories?
- Wade Bell serves as Director.
- Where is V M i Research Laboratories located?
- Headquartered in Lexington, VA, United States.
- What is V M i Research Laboratories's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is V M i Research Laboratories trustworthy?
- V M i Research Laboratories 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 V M i Research Laboratories's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540737652.
- What is V M i Research Laboratories's website?
- https://www.vmi.edu/VMIRL