National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences
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More about this organization
Mission
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare.
About
Performance in connection with contracts and grants with the U.S. government in accordance with the National Academy of Sciences' congressional charter.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The national academy of sciences (nas) was formed under a charter passed as an act of incorporation by the united states congress and signed into law on march 3, 1863. the nas operates as a private membership organization of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific, engineering, or medical research. nas is dedicated to the furtherance of science for the general welfare. nas provides advice and other services to the u.s. government and other private sponsors. the nas is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, except for unrelated business income.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The national academy of sciences (nas) is dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is DC.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 2101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20418 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 1190 employees as of 2020.
- The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$14,869,103.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1863.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $125,546,040 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,204,649 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.