Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening
- Assets
- $10.3m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Oak Brook, IL
- Founding
- 12/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-2620284
Organization Overview
Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening is located in Oak Brook, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (U12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening 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 12/2020, Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 6 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
SOCIETY FOR LABORATORY AUTOMATION (SLAS) BRINGS TOGETHER RESEARCHERS IN ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT TO ADVANCE LIFE SCIENCIES DISCOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY VIA EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCES AND EDUCATION - SLAS HOSTS CONFERENCES IN THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE FROM ALL AREAS OF THE LABORATORY AUTOMATION AND SCREENING FIELD. THE CONFERENCES INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES.
THE SLAS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS FUNCTIONS AS A GUIDE FOR DECISION-MAKING AND AS A FRAMEWORK TO MEASURE PROGRESS. THIS PLAN IS A FLEXIBLE TOOL THAT CAN BE RECALIBRATED WHEN NECESSARY IN RESPONSE TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED BY THE CHANGES IN MEMBER PRIORTIES, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, AND MARKET TRENDS. THE PLANS DEVELOPED HELP TO FOCUS RESOURCES IN WAYS THAT WILL BEST SERVE THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE ORGANIZATION.
MEMBERSHIPS - SLAS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES A GLOBAL COMMUNITY COMPRISING MORE THAN 19,000 DEDICATED SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS, TECHNOLOGISTS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS CONCENTRATED ON RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY THROUGH LABORATORY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. SLAS OFFERS TANGIBLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RELEVANT MEMBER BENEFITS AND SERVICES, AND IMPORTANT RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vicki Loise Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $277,638 |
Brenda Dreier Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $178,959 |
Jill Hronek Director Of Marketing Comm | 40 | $137,657 | |
Amy Wilkinson Director Of Global Events | 40 | $133,647 | |
Mary Geismann Director Of Membership And Engagement | 40 | $103,471 | |
Jan Litchenberg PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rsm Us Llp Accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $151,287 |
Bright Av Tech/production Services | 12/30/21 | $186,257 |
Conference Managers Conference Consulting | 12/30/21 | $201,774 |
David James Group Marketing Services | 12/30/21 | $195,336 |
Cadmiumcd Llc It/tech Service | 12/30/21 | $164,061 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,742,236 |
| Investment income | $140,236 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $211,600 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,101,730 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $56,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,366 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $86,178 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $516,981 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,946 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $945,146 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,253 |
| Other employee benefits | $179,457 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,122 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,805 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $165,204 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $53,595 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,341 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,313 |
| Office expenses | $259,826 |
| Information technology | $1,067,914 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $299,599 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,484,846 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,784 |
| Insurance | $36,989 |
| All other expenses | $167,014 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,119,641 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,669,188 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $45,005 |
| 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 | $835,652 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $464,929 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,289,403 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,304,177 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $453,765 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,277,019 |
| 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 | $1,730,784 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,339,186 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $234,207 |
| 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 | $10,304,177 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening has awarded $100,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: SLAS FELLOWSHIP GRANT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: SLAS FELLOWSHIP GRANT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,389,509 |
| Earnings | $227,624 |
| Grants | $100,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,517,133 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Society For Laboratory Automation And Screening Oak Brook, IL | $10,304,177 | $6,101,730 |
International Conference On Learning Representations Appleton, WI | $2,908,677 | $1,016,345 |
Wisconsin Cranberry Research And Education Foundation Inc Wisconsin Rapids, WI | $2,448,539 | $513,766 |
Kentucky Academy Of Science Louisville, KY | $1,022,961 | $74,382 |
Biotechnology And Life Science Advising Group Saint Louis, MO | $121,711 | $0 |
Maharishi Vedic Science And Technology Foundation St Louis, MO | $543,438 | $262,721 |
Amir D Aczel Foundation For Education And Research In Science Arlington Heights, IL | $11,139 | $0 |
Tool Die & Machining Association Of Wisconsin Forward Foundation Inc Germantown, WI | $111,619 | $0 |
Boyalife Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $0 |