Two Blades Foundation
- Assets
- $10.6m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Evanston, IL
- Founding
- 07/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 56-2455310
Organization Overview
Two Blades Foundation is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2023, Two Blades Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Two Blades Foundation 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 12/2023, Two Blades Foundation generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCIENTIFIC, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TWO BLADES SUPPORTS AND MANAGES PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES INTO PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS. TWO BLADES MANAGES A PORTFOLIO OF OWNED OR IN-LICENSED TECHNOLOGIES EMCOMPASSING SPECIFIC TRAITS AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES TO FIGHT PLANT DISEASE. TWO BLADES PAYS PATENT COSTS IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND LICENSING AND PURSUES BUSINESS PARTNERS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE RESISTANT PRODUCTS. IT ALSO MEETS WITH POTENTIAL PARTNER FOUNDATIONS TO DISCUSS CO-FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. IT AWARDS RESEARCH GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rob Horsch Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Diana M Horvath President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Eric Ward Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Sylvia Wulf Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Peter Vanesse Vice Preside | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $503,533 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,781,989 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,285,522 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $195,091 |
| 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 | $2,480,613 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $184,830 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $497,893 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,209,556 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $118,637 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,691 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $122,552 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,777 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $146,468 |
| Office expenses | $22,098 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,619 |
| Travel | $159,319 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,625 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $112,143 |
| All other expenses | $16,055 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,493,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,308,846 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $95,434 |
| 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 | $5,606,666 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,620,370 |
| Total assets | $10,631,316 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,934 |
| Grants payable | $2,693,516 |
| Deferred revenue | $776,716 |
| 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 | $44,748 |
| Total liabilities | $3,638,914 |
| 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 | $6,992,402 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,631,316 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Two Blades Foundation has awarded $457,514 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $300,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $157,514 |