Science Philanthropy Alliance
Science Philanthropy Alliance reported $11.8 million in revenue and $4.4 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $74.72 went to program services, $19.58 to management and general costs and $5.70 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 98.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $627,261 (DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $4.4MFor context, the median across 196 covered science & technology charities: $84.29 programs, $15.71 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 74.7% | 83.0% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.6% | 15.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 98.5% | 52.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.7% | 18.1% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $627,261 | $513,729 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 14.13% | 1.72% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 24 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 29.5 | 14.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 8 of 9 | 94.1% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAdvising - the Science Philanthropy Alliance provides tailored research and strategic advising to both new and established funders committed to advancing discovery science. Our team of philanthropic advisors and extensive network of external experts work closely with our advisees to create and implement strategic philanthropic roadmaps that reflect each funder's unique vision and empower high-impact science
Philanthropic partners - the Science Philanthropy Alliance brings together over 45 philanthropic organizations united in their commitment to advancing discovery science and strengthening the effectiveness and impact of Science Philanthropy. Alliance members are part of a dynamic network, benefiting from access to exclusive convenings and opportunities for shared learning and collaboration
Field building - the Science Philanthropy Alliance works to elevate the role of Science Philanthropy within the research enterprise and philanthropic sector. Through strategic initiatives, multi-sector partnerships, public speaking engagements, research, analysis, and publications on funding trends, and convenings with leaders across philanthropy, academia, and policy, the alliance promotes discovery Science Philanthropy and encourages philanthropic investment in scientific research. The alliance also develops collaborative projects and events that support shared learning, strengthen…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $567,095 | $0 | $60,166 | $627,261 |
| COO & CHIEF OF STAFF Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $292,494 | $0 | $27,535 | $320,029 |
| SR. DIR, PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $251,110 | $0 | $59,986 | $311,096 |
| SR. DIR, PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $247,891 | $0 | $36,356 | $284,247 |
| STRATEGY DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $193,802 | $0 | $52,668 | $246,470 |
| ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,647 | $0 | $41,614 | $192,261 |
| ASSOCIATE ADVISOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $143,624 | $0 | $25,735 | $169,359 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Science Philanthropy Alliance (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $947K (Part IX, line 5).
2 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b9 · 8 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 515
- Volunteers Part I, line 611
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses onlyIndividuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Science Philanthropy Alliance totaling $75,000 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Science Philanthropy Alliance's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Science Philanthropy Alliance reported that 74.7% of its $4.4 million in expenses went to program services, 19.6% to management and general and 5.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Science Philanthropy Alliance pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Science Philanthropy Alliance reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $627,261, for the role of DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Science Philanthropy Alliance get its money?
Of $11.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 98.5% came from contributions and grants and 0.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Science Philanthropy Alliance a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 99-0395748 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202602649349300145 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202512689349301556 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 99-0395748: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.