Weizmann Institute of Science
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The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. It is located in Rehovot, Israel, just south of Tel Aviv. It was initially established as the Daniel Sieff Institute in 1934, by Israel and Rebecca Sieff of London in memory of their son Daniel. In 1949, it was renamed for Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel and Founder of the Institute.
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institutions in the world, noted for its wide-ranging exploration of the sciences and technology.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Weizmann Institute of Science with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWeizmann Institute of Science is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Israel, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 980413360. 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 $933M in annual revenue. 338 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Weizmann Institute of Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 980413360. 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.
Weizmann Institute of Science 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. The charity allocates 93% 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.
Weizmann Institute of Science is located in Israel, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years. Its registered address is Rehovot 7610001, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Weizmann Institute of Science has $933M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Weizmann Institute of Science 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 major organization. It has $933M in annual revenue. The organization has 338 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Weizmann Institute of Science. 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, Weizmann Institute of Science is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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 Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. It is located in Rehovot, Israel, just south of Tel Aviv. It was initially established as the Daniel Sieff Institute in 1934, by Israel and Rebecca Sieff of London in memory of their son Daniel. In 1949, it was renamed for Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel and Founder of the Institute. Weizmann Institute of Science is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $933M is well above the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Weizmann Institute of Science are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 980413360, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE 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 (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Mathematician Ofer Zeitouni, Professor at the Weizmann Institute of Scienc… - polytechnique.edu
The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Sixth in the World for Research Quality - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Weizmann Institute of Science Launches the Michael Sela Prize in Biomedical Sciences - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity - Weizmann Wonder Wander
The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked among the World’s Top Ten Academic Institutions - Weizmann Wonder Wander
THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE RECEIVES $50 MILLION (USD) FROM THE AZRIELI FOUNDATION TO HELP HUMANITY UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN - Yahoo Finance
The Weizmann Institute of Science Receives $50 Million from the Azrieli Foundation to Help Humanity Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain - Weizmann Wonder Wander
The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Eighth in the World for Scientific Performance - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Weizmann Institute of Science and MBZUAI Establish Joint AI Program - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Eighth in the World for Research Quality - Weizmann Wonder Wander
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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 - 338 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- 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 · 338 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 · 1947
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Weizmann Institute of Science
- What is Weizmann Institute of Science?
- Weizmann Institute of Science is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Israel, United States. The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. It is located in Rehovot, Israel, just south of Tel Aviv. It was initially established as the Daniel Sieff Institute in 1934, by Israel and Rebecca Sieff of London in memory of their son Daniel. In 1949, it was renamed for Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel and Founder of the Institute.
- When was Weizmann Institute of Science founded?
- Weizmann Institute of Science was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Weizmann Institute of Science?
- Tamir Kadishi serves as Head of Finance Div.
- Where is Weizmann Institute of Science located?
- Headquartered in Israel, United States.
- What is Weizmann Institute of Science's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Weizmann Institute of Science trustworthy?
- Weizmann Institute of Science 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 Weizmann Institute of Science's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 980413360.
- What is Weizmann Institute of Science's website?
- http://www.weizmann.ac.il