Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- Assets
- $503.5m
- Revenue
- $58.3m
- Investments
- $347.5m
- Employees
- 378
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 31-1584621
Organization Overview
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2021, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center employed 378 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 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, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center generated $58.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $49.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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.
Since 2014, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has awarded 184 individual grants totaling $49,562,466. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE OPLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH, EDUCATION OUTREACH AND TRAINING.IN 2021, OUR SCIENTIFIC TEAMS SET A HIGH-WATER MARK FOR NUMBERS OF PUBLICATIONS OF DISCOVERIES IN 2021, AND IT WAS OUR BEST YEAR EVER FOR WINNING COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO SUPPORT OUR RESEARCH EFFORTS. WE ALSO INITIATED A NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, THE SUBTERRANEAN INFLUENCES ON NITROGEN AND CARBON (SINC) CENTER TO HARNESS THE POWER OF PLANTS AND MICROBES TO SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM AGRICULTURE. WE SET IN PLACE NEW MECHANISMS TO MOVE DISCOVERIES FROM THE LAB TO THE MARKETPLACE WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF A START-UP INITIATIVE, WITH THE GOAL OF ACCELERATING NEW COMPANY FORMATION BASED ON OUR TECHNOLOGIES. AND OUR COMMITTED EFFORTS TO DELIVER IMPROVED CROPS FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS. TOOK MAJOR STEPS FORWARD WITH COMMERCIALIZATION OF INSECT-RESISTANT COWPEAS IN NIGERIA AND APPROVAL OF VIRUS-RESISTANT CASSAVA IN KENYA. BENSON HILL, THE FOOD-TECH INNOVATION COMPANY CO-FOUNDED BY DANFORTH CENTER PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR TODD MOCKLER, PH.D., AND MATT CRISP IN 2012, WENT PUBLIC IN 2021 ON THE NYSE BHIL, VALUED AT OVER $1B.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr James Carrington President | Officer | 40 | $679,614 |
Mr Harold Davies COO And VP For Finance | Officer | 40 | $317,392 |
Dr Blake Meyers Principal Investigator | 40 | $311,473 | |
Dr Toni Kutchan V.P. For Research | Officer | 40 | $281,243 |
Dr Donald Mackenzie Director Of Iici | 40 | $247,838 | |
Dr Todd Mockler Principal Investigator | 40 | $236,732 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Polsinelli Pc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $157,146 |
Epl Bio Analytical Laboratory Services | 12/30/21 | $150,212 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,387,662 |
| Investment income | $193,800 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $40,250 |
| Net Rental Income | $442,238 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$258,509 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $58,321,490 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $595,873 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,985,407 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,599,528 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,123,304 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,638,668 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,286,465 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $130,050 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,665 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,200,654 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,137,970 |
| Advertising and promotion | $214,639 |
| Office expenses | $59,733 |
| Information technology | $125,805 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,191,368 |
| Travel | $99,721 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $61,585 |
| Interest | $229,630 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,194,417 |
| Insurance | $296,516 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $49,816,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,863,695 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,278,621 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,332,730 |
| 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 | $1,434,458 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,211,024 |
| Investments—other securities | $347,520,250 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $503,520,795 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,852,401 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,426,042 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $4,863,000 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,000,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $182,487 |
| Total liabilities | $16,323,930 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $487,196,865 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has awarded $6,885,444 in support to 22 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $1,481,955 |
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $1,212,538 |
Urbana, IL PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $710,814 |
Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $621,793 |
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $435,823 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $431,907 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has recieved totaling $1,882,771.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research Washington, DC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $999,956 |
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated St Louis, MO PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $263,050 |
International Rice Research PURPOSE: RESEARCH ACTIVITY | | $255,433 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $111,608 |
Life Sciences Research Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: TO FUND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | $67,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: SCIENCE | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $348,650,355 |
| Earnings | $50,898,667 |
| Net Contributions | $24,761,732 |
| Other Expense | $14,131,042 |
| Ending Balance | $410,179,712 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Saint Louis, MO | $503,520,795 | $58,321,490 |
Two Blades Foundation Evanston, IL | $11,973,096 | $5,910,316 |
Biogenerator St Louis, MO | $18,228,648 | $5,980,621 |
Center For Humans And Nature Nfp Libertyville, IL | $9,956,278 | $1,296,865 |
American Society For Bioethics And Humanities Chicago, IL | $775,773 | $1,147,764 |
Association Of Biomolecular Resource Facilities Lexington, KY | $1,879,453 | $822,565 |
American Board Of Bioanalysis St Louis, MO | $579,013 | $382,554 |
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary Biology Department Liberty, MO | $594,508 | $80,936 |
Society For Research On Biological Rhythms Inc Brentwood, TN | $758,872 | $123,925 |
Society For Economic Botany St Louis, MO | $354,051 | $86,687 |
Institute Of Neuromodulation Chicago, IL | $99,824 | $0 |
Fed Is Best Foundation Little Rock, AR | $13,848 | $0 |