Brown University Research Foundation

EIN: 050390989 501(c)(3)

PROVIDENCE, RI

Total Revenue
$6,061
Total Expenses
$1,592
Total Assets
$3,832,489
Net Assets
$3,832,489
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
RI
Principal Officer
CHRISTINA PAXSON
Phone
4018631743
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Brown University Research Foundation, founded in 1982, is a micro nonprofit that reported $6K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $4K, a strong 74% operating margin.

Mission

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION (BURF) WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF BROWN UNIVERSITY AND TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PURPOSES OF BROWN UNIVERSITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,592 Revenue: $6,061

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION (BURF) WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF BROWN UNIVERSITY...

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THE BROWN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION (BURF) WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF BROWN UNIVERSITY AND TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PURPOSES OF BROWN UNIVERSITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $6,061
TOTAL REVENUE $6,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,592
Other Expenses $1,592
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,592

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,061 $606,774 -1.0%
Expenses $1,592 $343,661 -1.0%
Net Income $4,469 $263,113 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$4,206,616
Total Directors
4
$4,206,616
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINA PAXSON PRESIDENT 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $520,619 $1,953,784
FRANCIS J DOYLE VICE PRESIDENT 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $192,040 $1,079,464
SARAH LATHAM TREASURER 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $38,168 $902,879
JILL PIPHER FORMER SECRETARY 0.0
$0 $42,547 $409,474
GREG HIRTH SECRETARY 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $51,841 $270,489
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,061 $1,592 $3,832,489 $4,469
2024 $606,774 $343,661 $3,828,020 $263,113
2023 $2,965,509 $1,679,488 $3,564,907 $1,286,021
2022 $2,870,168 $1,624,247 $2,278,886 $1,245,921
2021 $1,562,690 $529,826 $1,032,965 $1,032,864
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