Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- Assets
- $584.0m
- Revenue
- $48.1m
- Investments
- $406.0m
- Employees
- 433
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 31-1584621
Organization Overview
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center employed 433 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center generated $48.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has awarded 212 individual grants totaling $56,565,076. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE/RESEARCH: FEED THE HUNGRY AND IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH, PRESERVE AND RENEW OUR ENVIRONMENT AND ENHANCE OUR REGION'S ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SEE SCHEDULE OPLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND TRAINING:IN 2022, WE ESTABLISHED A NEW 140-ACRE DANFORTH CENTER FIELD RESEARCH SITE IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY. THIS IS ALREADY PROVIDING A UNIQUE RESOURCE TO EXTEND RESEARCH OUT OF THE LAB AND INTO A FLEXIBLE FIELD SETTING. WE ALSO STARTED SEEING RESULTS AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES FROM RECENT STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, LIKE THE SUBTERRANEAN INFLUENCES ON NITROGEN AND CARBON (SINC) CENTER TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN AGRICULTURE, AND THE DANFORTH CENTER START-UP INITIATIVE. WE ARE WITNESSING BIG LEAPS FORWARD IN OUR MISSION TO FEED THE WORLD AND HEAL THE PLANET: IMPROVED COWPEA APPROVED IN GHANA, THE FIRST-EVER HARVEST OF ENRICHED RICE IN THE PHILIPPINES, THE IDENTIFICATION OF KEY MICROBES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO DROUGHT-TOLERANCE, AND NEW STRIDES IN BIOENERGY RESEARCH. WE ALSO WELCOMED ARMANDO BRAVO AS A NEW ASSISTANT MEMBER AND PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR. ARMANDO HAS INITIATED AN INTERESTING PROGRAM TO UNDERSTAND HOW BENEFICIAL MICROBES WITHIN PLANTS FUNCTION AND EVOLVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr James Carrington President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $701,836 |
Mr Harold Davies COO And VP For Finance | Officer | 40 | $330,733 |
Dr Blake Meyers Principal Investigator | 40 | $320,665 | |
Dr Toni Kutchan V.P. For Research | Officer | 40 | $292,174 |
Mr Tom Laurita CEO Of Dtc | 40 | $241,895 | |
Dr Todd Mockler Principal Investigator | 40 | $239,371 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Polsinelli Pc Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $293,965 |
Mckee Voorhees & Sease Tech Management Services | 12/30/22 | $164,240 |
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $114,066 |
Rubinbrown Llp Audit/tax Services | 12/30/22 | $106,600 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $107,888 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,064,881 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,571,094 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,270,996 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,743,863 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,976,758 |
| Investment income | $3,889,706 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $10,781 |
| Net Rental Income | $598,971 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,486,840 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,611 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $3,742 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $48,059,784 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,006,526 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $732,987 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,145,429 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,603,898 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,135,127 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,434,156 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,412,742 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,606,762 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $405,048 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $82,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,263,589 |
| Fees for services: Other | $735,641 |
| Advertising and promotion | $415,168 |
| Office expenses | $92,654 |
| Information technology | $125,957 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,753,172 |
| Travel | $421,433 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $186,466 |
| Interest | $201,385 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,656,359 |
| Insurance | $385,779 |
| All other expenses | $826,480 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,342,714 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,954,644 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $27,183,792 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,521,825 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,390,921 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $100,247,560 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,176,068 |
| Investments—other securities | $405,976,855 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,400,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $125,820 |
| Total assets | $583,977,985 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,587,334 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,952,134 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $4,061,000 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,850,743 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $503,714 |
| Total liabilities | $15,954,925 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $285,672,520 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $282,350,540 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $583,977,985 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has awarded $7,002,610 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $1,170,519 |
BIOSTL PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $99,861 |
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $132,931 |
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $208,470 |
CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $11,388 |
JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $51,236 |