Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
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About this organization
Mission
To improve the human condition through plant science: * Feed the hungry and improve human health * Preserve and renew our environment * Enhance the St. Louis region as a world center for plant science
About
See schedule plant science research and education outreach & training. In 2018, the center celebrated its 20th year of 'delivering on the promise'. Achievements in 2018 include: breakthroughs in understanding how plants allocate resources to produce grains, tubers, leaves, nuts and fruits and a genetic mechanism that controls developmental traits related to grain production in cereal crops. Hosted 3 'conversations' programs and the annual 'seeds of change' public event to share our mission and the importance of plant science research and commercialization. Partnered with the Wells Fargo Foundation and National Renewable Energy Laboratory to launch the IN2 incubator that matches early stage companies with center scientists to conduct research to validate their technology which enables the company to attract investment capital and strategic partners. 2018 education and outreach programs reached 3,500 students in 95 schools and hosted 17 undergraduate students in an 11 week NSF funded summer intern program. Two former interns won national awards.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “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.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “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.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MO.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 975 N WARSON ROAD, ST LOUIS, MO, 63132.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 324 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$17,784,444.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $20,184,363 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,070,651 in fundraising expenses.
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