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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science technology organization based in WOODS HOLE, United States. Founded in 1930. Annual revenue: $294.7 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042105850.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Woods Hole, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1930 and has been operating for 96 years. Its EIN is 042105850. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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 $344M in annual revenue. 210 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is located in Woods Hole, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1930 and has been active for 96 years.
Based on official tax filings, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has $344M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. 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.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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 $344M in annual revenue. The organization has 210 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. 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.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. Visit the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science technology organization based in WOODS HOLE, United States. Founded in 1930. Annual revenue: $294.7 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042105850. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $344M is well above the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042105850, 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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WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION 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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Quick facts about Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
- What is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Woods Hole, United States. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science technology organization based in WOODS HOLE, United States. Founded in 1930. Annual revenue: $294.7 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042105850.
- When was Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution founded?
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution was founded in 1930.
- Who leads Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?
- Peter De Menocal serves as VP Ops & CFO.
- Where is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution located?
- Headquartered in Woods Hole, United States.
- What is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution trustworthy?
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042105850.
- What is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's website?
- http://www.whoi.edu