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Life Sciences Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 52-1231801

Jun 01, 2017 to May 31, 2018 • Filed on Jan 16, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.LSRF.ORG
3520 San Martin DriveBaltimore, MD 21218

(410) 467-2597

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.98x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

30th percentile

-3.6%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$27,333

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

66%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$2,149,213

Up $856,189 (+66%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$48,638

Down $148,969 (-75%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$2,100,575

Up $1,005,158 (+92%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,138,216

Down $1,103,372 (-21%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$4,287,185

Down $607,257 (-12%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$148,969

Down $496,115 (-143%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $1,293,024Liabilities 2017: $1,095,417Net Assets 2017: $197,6072017Assets 2018: $2,149,213Liabilities 2018: $2,100,575Net Assets 2018: $48,6382018Assets 2019: $4,260,209Liabilities 2019: $3,192,175Net Assets 2019: $1,068,0342019Assets 2020: $4,113,839Liabilities 2020: $3,060,958Net Assets 2020: $1,052,8812020Assets 2021: $3,048,938Liabilities 2021: $1,230,945Net Assets 2021: $1,817,9932021Assets 2022: $3,832,665Liabilities 2022: $2,148,695Net Assets 2022: $1,683,9702022Assets 2023: $3,558,416Liabilities 2023: $1,822,974Net Assets 2023: $1,735,4422023Assets 2024: $3,955,635Liabilities 2024: $1,458,848Net Assets 2024: $2,496,7872024Assets 2025: $3,455,244Liabilities 2025: $1,064,666Net Assets 2025: $2,390,5782025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$2,149,213
Liabilities$2,100,575
Net Assets$48,638
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2017: $5,241,588Expenses 2017: $4,894,442Net Income 2017: $347,1462017Revenue 2018: $4,138,216Expenses 2018: $4,287,185Net Income 2018: -$148,9692018Revenue 2019: $4,602,420Expenses 2019: $3,583,024Net Income 2019: $1,019,3962019Revenue 2020: $3,387,495Expenses 2020: $3,402,648Net Income 2020: -$15,1532020Revenue 2021: $3,877,124Expenses 2021: $3,112,012Net Income 2021: $765,1122021Revenue 2022: $3,418,112Expenses 2022: $3,540,133Net Income 2022: -$122,0212022Revenue 2023: $3,574,286Expenses 2023: $3,522,486Net Income 2023: $51,8002023Revenue 2024: $3,870,218Expenses 2024: $3,108,065Net Income 2024: $762,1532024Revenue 2025: $2,812,183Expenses 2025: $2,918,392Net Income 2025: -$106,2092025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$4,138,216
Expenses$4,287,185
Net Income-$148,969
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018
Signed
Jan 16, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$4,202,822
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To fund basic research in biological sciences at various institutions. Postdoctural fellowships are awarded to qualifying scientists selected by the foundation's peer review committee.

To fund basic research in the biological sciences through postdoctoral fellowships.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,229,491$2,127,731▲ $898,240
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$63,533$0▼ $63,533
Total Assets$1,293,024$2,149,213▲ $856,189
Other Assets Total$0$21,482▲ $21,482
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$996,065$1,996,843▲ $1,000,778
Other Liabilities$99,352$103,732▲ $4,380
Total Liabilities$1,095,417$2,100,575▲ $1,005,158
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$197,607$48,638▼ $148,969
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$197,607$48,638▼ $148,969
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,293,024$2,149,213▲ $856,189
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Christine PrattTreasurer$27,333$27,333
Susan DirenzoAssistant Director$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Donald D BrownDirector/president
Douglas E KoshlandDirector/vice President
Daniel GottschlingVice President
James BroachCo-director
Thomas SilhavyCo-director
Solomon H SnyderDirector
Bonnie BasslerTrustee of Advisory Board
Bruce AlbertsTrustee of Advisory Board
David BaltimoreTrustee of Advisory Board
David V GoeddelTrustee of Advisory Board
Elaine FuchsTrustee of Advisory Board
Ira MellmanTrustee of Advisory Board
James E Darnell JrTrustee of Advisory Board
Jasper RineTrustee of Advisory Board
Joseph L GoldsteinTrustee of Advisory Board
Mark B RothTrustee of Advisory Board
Mark FishmanTrustee of Advisory Board
Michael S BrownTrustee of Advisory Board
Paul BergTrustee of Advisory Board
Peter AgreTrustee of Advisory Board
Phillip a SharpTrustee of Advisory Board
Richard AxelTrustee of Advisory Board
Robert TjianTrustee of Advisory Board
Shirley M TilghmanTrustee of Advisory Board
Steven L McknightTrustee of Advisory Board
Susan WesslerTrustee of Advisory Board
Thomas CechTrustee of Advisory Board
William RutterTrustee of Advisory Board
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,128,176
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$10,040
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,128,176
Change in Net Assets
$-148,969
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,122,692
Other Expenses$119,610
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$44,883
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,000,562--$4,000,562
Foreign Grants$122,130--$122,130
Conferences and Meetings-$82,333-$82,333
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$44,883-$44,883
Office Expenses-$20,061-$20,061
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,190-$17,190
Other Expenses-$26-$26
Total Functional Expenses$4,122,692$164,493$0$4,287,185
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$605,500
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$437,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$304,000
University of California - San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$270,000
University of California - BerkeleyBerkeley, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$229,000
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$225,000
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$182,000
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$168,500
Salk Institute of Biological StudiesLa Jolla, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$122,562
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$122,000
Massachusetts General HospitalCambridge, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$115,000
University of California - DavisDavis, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$77,000
University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$75,000
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITALBoston, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Broad InstituteCambridge, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Carnegie Institution for SciencePalo Alto, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Johns Hopkins Medical InstituteBaltimore, MD501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Lawrence Berkely National LaboratoryBerkeley, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
New York UniversityNew York, NY501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
University of ChicagoChicago, IL501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
University of FloridaGainsville, FL501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
University of North Carolina - Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
University of Wisconsin at MadisonMadison, WI501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$60,000
Duke UniversityDurham, NC501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$46,500
University of California - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$46,500
University of Illinois Urbana-champaignChampaign, IL501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$45,000
University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolWorcester, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Research Fellowships in Biological Sciences$30,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$122,130

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)Postdoctoral Research Fellowship GrantPostdoctoral Research Fellowship Grant00$122,130
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Escrow Payable$103,732
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A

“The board of directors holds teleconferences at various times throughout the year. No formal board meeting minutes are prepared.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“NO FORMAL COMMITTEES”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is initially reviewed and approved by the president and treasurer of the organization and then it is distributed to the board of directors for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, tax returns and financial reports are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Life Sciences Research Foundation
EIN
52-1231801
Phone
4104672597
Address
3520 SAN MARTIN DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21218

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Donald D Brown
Title
President
Phone
4104672597
Signed
2019-01-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Donald D Brown
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Gross Mendelsohn & Associates Pa
Address
36 SOUTH CHARLES ST 18TH FLOOR, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Preparer
James E Crisp
Phone
4106855512
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization's treasurer provides oversight for the review. The oversight process has not changed from previous years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Life sciences research foundation has no liability for uncertain tax positions. The foundation's federal exempt organization tax returns are subject to examination by the internal revenue service, generally for a period of three years after the returns are filed.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,149,213
Liabilities
$2,100,575
Net assets
$48,638
Revenue
$4,138,216
Expenses
$4,287,185
Net income
-$148,969
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.46$1.06$2.39$2.81$2.92$0.11
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.96$1.46$2.50$3.87$3.11$0.76
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.56$1.82$1.74$3.57$3.52$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.83$2.15$1.68$3.42$3.54$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.05$1.23$1.82$3.88$3.11$0.77
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.11$3.06$1.05$3.39$3.40$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$3.19$1.07$4.60$3.58$1.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$2.10$0.05$4.14$4.29$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$1.10$0.20$5.24$4.89$0.35