MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Benjamin P Smith PhD

Phone

2675194700

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $20.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To advance knowledge of the mechanisms and functions of the chemical senses: taste, smell and chemosensory irritation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $16,197,239

The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a non-profit independent scientific institute dedicated to interdisciplinary basic research on the senses of taste, smell and chemosensory irritation. In addition to increasing fundamental knowledge about the chemical senses, basic research at Monell relates to significant public health and quality of life issues, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, pediatric health, occupational safety, environmental pollution, and homeland security. Our appreciation of many of lifes pleasures, such as the evocative realms of scent and flavor, also is enhanced through discoveries from Monell. Monells science connects us intimately to the world around us, helping to improve the human experience.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,392,136

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,277,229

Other Revenue $57,393

TOTAL REVENUE $20,726,758

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $13,218,357

Fundraising Expenses $1,402,964

Program Expenses $16,197,239

Other Expenses $7,147,701

TOTAL EXPENSES $20,366,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$20,726,758	$17,461,248	+0.2%
Expenses	$20,366,058	$18,896,560	+0.1%
Net Income	$360,700	$-1,435,312	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

173

Volunteers

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

$863,134

Total Directors

$360,927

Key Employees

$693,666

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN SMITH PHD	Exec Dir President	40.00	Officer Director	$326,233	$34,694	$360,927
NANCY E RAWSON PHD MSC FCPP	Secretary Exec VP	40.00	Officer	$256,115	$31,912	$288,027
JULIA MENNELLA PHD	Scientist Member	40.00	Highest	$234,351	$26,390	$260,741
MAUREEN O'LEARY PHD	Chief of Staff	40.00	Key Emp	$241,938	$18,156	$260,094
DANIELLE REED PHD	Chief Sci Offcr Memb	40.00	Key Emp	$200,314	$43,949	$244,263
PAMELA DALTON PHD	Scientist Member	40.00	Highest	$197,070	$26,133	$223,203
DANIELLE COYNE CPA MBA	CFO Treasurer	40.00	Officer	$201,487	$12,693	$214,180
JOEL MAINLAND PHD	Scientist Member	40.00	Highest	$160,081	$45,318	$205,399
AMBER ALHADEFF PHD	Scientist Assoc Memb	40.00	Highest	$172,347	$21,636	$193,983
NIKO COOK	Chief Peopl Op Offcr	40.00	Key Emp	$179,017	$10,292	$189,309
JOHANNES REISERT PHD	Scientist Member	40.00	Highest	$166,271	$20,503	$186,774
DAVID MACNAIR PHD	Chairman of the Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD L BERKMAN ESQ	Vice Chairman of Board	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWN MARCELL	ChrmnIntrnl Adv Counc	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN FOSKETT PHD	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL HERZAN	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN MANHEIMER	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBROSE K MONELL	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURIZIO MORELLO ESQ	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA NWANERI ESQ	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDMUND PRIBITKIN MD MBA FACS	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH WELLINGTON PHD	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT GRIMALDI	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD WILKES	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$20,726,758	$20,366,058	$43,927,579	$360,700
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$18,765,645	$18,173,177	$41,687,371	$592,468
2022	$35,177,690	$16,508,850	$40,304,892	$18,668,840
2021	$14,213,713	$13,889,934	$23,424,187	$323,779
2020	$12,478,683	$13,332,408	$22,043,384	$-853,725
2019	$13,755,822	$13,208,134	$21,034,788	$547,688
2018	$12,974,476	$12,728,077	$20,868,776	$246,399