National Academy of Sciences
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0196932
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $67MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $1.6BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WAS FORMED UNDER A CHARTER PASSED AS AN ACT OF INCORPORATION BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND SIGNED INTO LAW ON MARCH 3, 1863. NAS OPERATES AS A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONOF 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst | $2.7M | 2022 |
| Texas A&M University | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Florida State University | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Population Services International | $1.4M | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: nas.edu
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.