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Weizmann Institute of Science

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Weizmann Institute of Science

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Israel
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Mission

institutions in the world, noted for its wide-ranging exploration of the sciences and technology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U500
Cause tags
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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: 0.04%
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

Weizmann 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. 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 $933M in annual revenue. 338 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Weizmann Institute of Science 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.

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. 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.

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.

Weizmann Institute of Science 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 Weizmann Institute of Science 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.

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: Weizmann Institute of Science's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $933M is well above the peer average of $14M.

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.

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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

TA
Tamir Kadishi
Head of Finance Div

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abraham B••••••••••
Executive Board
AL
Alain G•••••••
Executive Board
AL
Alan A F••••••
Executive Board
AL
Aldo S••••••
Academic Staff
AL
Alon W•••••••••
Head, Division of Construction
AN
Andrew R M••••
Executive Board
AS
Asher B•••••
Former Head, Division of Logis
AZ
Azrieli D••••
Executive Board
BA
Barbash G••••••
Executive Board
BA
Bar-on A••••
Academic Staff
BA
Barry S T•••••• C••
Executive Board
BE
Berger A••••••
Executive Board
BI
Bigger A••••••
Executive Board
CA
Catherine B•••
Executive Board
DA
Dana B••••••••
Institute Spokesman
DA
Danzinger B••••
Executive Board
DO
Doron C••••
Executive Board
DO
Doron Y••••
Internal Auditor
DR
Dr A••••••• D•••••••
Executive Board
DR
Dr B••• A••••
Academic Secretary
EI
Einat A••
Head, H.R
EL
Eldar Y•••••
Academic Staff
EL
Elia Z•••••
Academic Staff
EL
Ellen M••••
Executive Board
ER
Eric S••••
Executive Board
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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Sixth in the World for Research Quality - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

Weizmann Institute of Science Launches the Michael Sela Prize in Biomedical Sciences - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Positive

Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked among the World’s Top Ten Academic Institutions - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE RECEIVES $50 MILLION (USD) FROM THE AZRIELI FOUNDATION TO HELP HUMANITY UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com · · Neutral

The Weizmann Institute of Science Receives $50 Million from the Azrieli Foundation to Help Humanity Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Eighth in the World for Scientific Performance - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

Weizmann Institute of Science and MBZUAI Establish Joint AI Program - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Eighth in the World for Research Quality - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Neutral

Historic partnership between the Weizmann Institute of Science and Institut Curie - Weizmann Wonder Wander

wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il · · Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Sixth in the World for Research Quality - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Oct 2025
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Weizmann Institute of Science Launches the Michael Sela Prize in Biomedical Sciences - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Sep 2025
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Jan 2025
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Form filed
$933.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked among the World’s Top Ten Academic Institutions - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Aug 2024
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Form filed
$938.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$638.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1045.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE RECEIVES $50 MILLION (USD) FROM THE AZRIELI FOUNDATION TO HELP HUMANITY UNLOCK THE MYS
Nov 2021
finance.yahoo.com
The Weizmann Institute of Science Receives $50 Million from the Azrieli Foundation to Help Humanity Unlock the Mysteries
Nov 2021
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Eighth in the World for Scientific Performance - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Nov 2021
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Weizmann Institute of Science and MBZUAI Establish Joint AI Program - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Feb 2021
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Form filed
$512.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Eighth in the World for Research Quality - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Nov 2020
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Form filed
$414.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Historic partnership between the Weizmann Institute of Science and Institut Curie - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Mar 2019
wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il
Form filed
$613.5M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$782.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$561.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$512.0M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Weizmann Institute of Science This page 74 $933.1 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 - 338 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 2, 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 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. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Weizmann Institute of Science trustworthy?
Weizmann Institute of Science 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 Weizmann Institute of Science's registration number?
IRS EIN: 980413360.
What is Weizmann Institute of Science's website?
http://www.weizmann.ac.il