Buck Institute For Research On Aging

Organization Overview

Buck Institute For Research On Aging is located in Novato, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (V99) the organization is classified as: Social Science N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Buck Institute For Research On Aging employed 267 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buck Institute For Research On Aging 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 06/2021, Buck Institute For Research On Aging generated $40.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $44.4m during the year ending 06/2021. 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 2020, Buck Institute For Research On Aging has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $6,000,000. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH SPAN OF INDIVIDUALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING (THE "INSTITUTE") IS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ENTITY.THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO INCREASE THE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE YEARS OF LIFE THROUGH BASIC BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON AGING AND ITS CONNECTION TO CHRONIC CONDITIONS COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH OLD AGE. THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS ADDRESS TWO FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS:- WHAT IS THE NATURE OF AGING?- WHAT FACTORS TRIGGER DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH AGE?ESTABLISHED AS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESEARCH CENTER, THE INSTITUTE OPENED IN 1999 AND CURRENTLY HOUSES THE LABORATORIES OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS RECRUITED FOR LEADERSHIP IN THEIRRESPECTIVE FIELDS OF RESEARCH.THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, INVOLVING COMPLIMENTARY AREAS OF INQUIRY: THE GENETICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF AGING INCLUDING OXIDATIVE STRESS, MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION AND GENETIC DETERMINATION OF LIFESPAN.- AGE-RELATED CONDITIONS INCLUDING CANCER, STROKE, DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, MACULAR DEGENERATION, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND PARKINSON'S DISEASE.- REGENERATIVE MEDICINE (STEM CELL RESEARCH) AND AGING.- NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT AGE-RELATED RESEARCH INCLUDING GENOMICS, PROTEOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS.THE INSTITUTE CONSIDERS EDUCATION AND TRAINING AT ALL LEVELS A KEY COMPONENT OF ITS RESEARCH PROGRAM. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS IS TO ENCOURAGE THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF AGE RESEARCHERS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE INSTITUTE HAS LAUNCHED THE COUNTRY'S FIRST PHD PROGRAM IN THE BIOLOGY OF AGING. THE INSTITUTE ALSO PARTNERS WITH DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY TO TRAIN MASTERS STUDENTS IN RELEVANT BIOSCIENCES. THE INSTITUTE SPONSORS A SERIES OF INFORMAL (INTRAMURAL) AND FORMAL (EXTRAMURAL) RESEARCH SEMINARS WHICH INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA FOR THE AGING RESEARCH COMMUNITY. THE SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM ALLOWS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH RESEARCHERS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENTERING THE FIELD OF SCIENCE. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS QUARTERLY PUBLIC SEMINARS ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO AGING FOR BAY AREA RESIDENTS. DOCENT-LED PUBLIC TOURS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mike Brown Electric Co
Electrician Services
$103,687
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$264,012
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $21,709,699
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,001,077
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $599,231
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$38,710,776
Total Program Service Revenue$1,814,396
Investment income $227,059
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $66,003
Net Rental Income -$246,560
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$18,964
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $40,697,566

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Buck Institute For Research On Aging has awarded $6,000,000 in support to 36 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

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Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

$400,000

OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

$400,000

OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

$400,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

$400,000

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

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Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

$400,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

$400,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Buck Institute For Research On Aging has recieved totaling $27,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Azelora Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH INTO DISEASES OF AGING

$27,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$88,704
Earnings-$3,981
Ending Balance$84,723

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