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Scintillon Institute

Scintillon Institute

San Diego, CA 92121
Tax ID45-4323888

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,983,344

Expenses

$2,997,372

Mission

To create breakthrough technologies that catalyze discoveries in a spirited home for collaborative science

About

The Scintillon Institute (the Institute) is a non-profit research institute located at the heart of the San Diego biotechnological community. The Institute was founded in 2012 with the goal of discovering and developing new biologically based technologies that address the fundamental needs of our growing civilization. Our research projects include novel tools for biological imaging, new perspectives on aging and cancer research, as well as innovative approaches to developing sustainable energy and food sources.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To create breakthrough technologies that catalyze discoveries in a spirited home for collaborative science. with the goal to build and disseminate new capabilities, engineer unique technologies, and pioneer pathways to fresh discoveries, the institute has a vision to illuminate the path from discovery to cure. the pursuit of this vision holds true to our expressed values of curiosity, character, commonality, cultivation, and champion for underserved science.”.

When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The institutes mission is to transform real world problems into industry-leading solutions by creating breakthrough technologies, training and developing the next generation of scientists, and advancing the cause of underserved science.”.

  • The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as CA.
  • The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 6868 NANCY RIDGE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92121.
  • The non-profit has reported 30 employees on their form as of 2020.
  • The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$14,028.
  • The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 0 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2012.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,059,014 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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