Universities Research Association Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-0816670
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $530KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $23MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC. (URA) IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. THE MISSION OF URA IS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TO EXPAND THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE, FOSTER INNOVATION, AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SCIENTISTS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $33K | 2023 |
| University of Cincinnati | $30K | 2023 |
| University of Iowa | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston University | $23K | 2023 |
| Regents of University of Minnesota | $22K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: ura.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.