IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile
The Jackson Laboratory
Overview
The purposes of the laboratory are scientific, medical, charitable, and educational. Our mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the biomedical community. The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization that leverages a unique combination of research, education and resources to achieve our mission: We DISCOVER precise genomic solutions for disease and EMPOWER the global biomedical community in its shared quest to improve human health Founded in 1929 to uncover the genetic basis of cancer, JAX pioneered the use of laboratory mice as models for human disease and provided the basis for many modern medical treatments. Today, our team combines mouse genetics, human genomics, cell-based studies, and computational modeling to define the underlying biology of a broad spectrum of diseases. Our diverse and multidisci.
JAX is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization that uses research, education, and resources to advance biomedical discovery and improve human health. It focuses on discovering precise genomic solutions for disease and empowering the global biomedical community, including through mouse models, platforms, services, and mentorship/education efforts for researchers at all career stages.
- Sector
- Health
- Faith identity / affiliation
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- Official website
- https://WWW.JAX.ORG
- Public contact
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Biomedical ResearchEducation And LearningMouse Models And Services
Places of Operation
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United States
Official Sources and Evidence
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Financials
- Filing year
- 2024
- Total revenue
- $652.5M
- Total expenses
- $617.0M
- Total assets
- $1.6B
- Program expenses
- $522.2M
- Administration
- $90.7M
- Fundraising
- $4.2M
- Program share of expenses
- 85%
- EIN
- 10211513
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Bar Harbor, ME
Leadership and Compensation
- Lon Cardon PHD FMEDSCI - President & CEO
- $2.7M
- Mitchell Kennedy - Executive VP & President, Jmcrs
- $1.4M
- Douglas W Abbott - Sr Vice President & CFO
- $963K
- Mary Dickinson - Executive VP & Chief Scientific Officer
- $837K
- Andy Greene - Sr Vice President For Research
- $728K
- Daniel Hoag - General Cousel & Secretary
- $689K
- Emily Schorer - Sr Vp, Chief Of Staff & Chief People Officer
- $685K
- Gina Rodriguez - Sr VP Of Advancement And External Relations
- $661K
- Jens Rueter - Chief Medical Officer
- $613K
- Nadia A Rosenthal - Scientific Director
- $590K
Officers, directors and key employees with total reported compensation, from Form 990 Part VII.
Governance
- Voting board members
- 27
- Independent members
- 26
Grants
- Grants to U.S. organizations and individuals
- $3.0M
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