West Side Institute For Science And Education, operating under the name Wise, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (H11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 08/2020, Wise employed 9 individuals. Wise 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 08/2020, Wise generated $966.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $855.4k during the year ending 08/2020. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FACILITATE VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROVED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION AT THE JESSE BROWN V.A. HOSPITAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROVED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION OF CLINICAL TRIALS AND BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH
CONDUCT VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROVED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION OF CLINICAL TRIALS AND BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Hull Executive Director/secretary | Officer | 40 | $78,567 |
Kurian Thomas Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Mcdonnell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sarah Unterman Chief Of Staff | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Ament Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Birnbaum Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $945,833 |
Investment income | $20,146 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $965,979 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,924 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,924 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $341,432 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,788 |
Other employee benefits | $20,803 |
Payroll taxes | $32,162 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,834 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,244 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,842 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,552 |
Insurance | $8,523 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $855,427 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that West Side Institute For Science And Education has recieved totaling $516,282.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $500,000 |
Northwestern University Evanston, IL PURPOSE: Support of research activities | $16,282 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Stanley Manne Childrens Research Institute Chicago, IL | $169,123,650 | $39,027,696 |
Morgridge Institute Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $491,309,219 | $74,942,129 |
Walther Cancer Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $153,573,547 | $10,375,494 |
Area Ambulance Authority Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,871,659 | $8,115,144 |
Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust 02-40073 Chicago, IL | $40,196,560 | $2,064,076 |
Allsup Charitable Services Inc Belleville, IL | $56,195 | $1,271,531 |
West Side Institute For Science And Education Chicago, IL | $0 | $965,979 |
International Clinical Cytometry Society Glenview, IL | $947,003 | $624,954 |
National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation Fort Atkinson, WI | $850,802 | $499,229 |
American Board Of Medical Specialties Research & Education F Chicago, IL | $305,881 | $0 |
Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids-Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $1,326,624 | $272,741 |
Familial Dysautonomia Now Foundation Buffalo Grove, IL | $882,138 | $293,462 |