THE SCINTILLON INSTITUTE

EIN: 454323888 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$3,855,718
Total Expenses
$3,693,899
Total Assets
$1,180,367
Net Assets
$-400,191
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jiwu Wang PhD
Phone
8586579145
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SCINTILLON INSTITUTE, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.7M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

To create breakthrough technologies that catalyze discoveries in a spirited home for collaborative science. With the goal to build and disseminate new capabilities, engineer unique technologies, and pioneer pathways to fresh discoveries, the Institute has a vision to illuminate the path from discovery to cure. The pursuit of this vision holds true to our expressed values of Curiosity, Character, Commonality, Cultivation, and Champion for underserved science.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,524,267

The Scintillon Institute (the Institute) is a non-profit research institute located at the heart of the San Diego biotechnological community. The Institute was founded in 2012 with the goal of...

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The Scintillon Institute (the Institute) is a non-profit research institute located at the heart of the San Diego biotechnological community. The Institute was founded in 2012 with the goal of discovering and developing new biologically based technologies that address the fundamental needs of our growing civilization. Our research projects include novel tools for biological imaging, new perspectives on aging and cancer research, as well as innovative approaches to developing sustainable energy and food sources.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,793,311
Program Service Revenue $62,390
Investment Income $17
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,855,718

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,596,182
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,524,267
Other Expenses $2,097,717
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,693,899

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,855,718 $4,040,729 0.0%
Expenses $3,693,899 $3,729,640 0.0%
Net Income $161,819 $311,089 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
32
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
3
$165,483
Total Directors
3
$110,041
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN LAWSON ASSOC PROFESSOR 40.00
$168,167 $35,613 $203,780
Iustin Tabarean ASSOC PROFESSOR 40.00
$159,083 $27,781 $186,864
IRENE PEDERSEN ASSOC PROFESSOR 40.00
$150,000 $25,392 $175,392
VALENTIN CRACAN PHD ASST PROFESSOR 40.00
$120,814 $40,613 $161,427
ALBERT CHEN ASSOC PROFESSOR 40.00
$130,500 $27,316 $157,816
JOHN NOLAN PHD Secretary 1.50
Officer Director
$61,466 $5,993 $67,459
Erica Chavin Dir Finance 14.50
Officer
$50,680 $4,762 $55,442
Jiwu Wang PhD President & CEO 16.00
Officer Director
$38,799 $3,783 $42,582
LIN YANG 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,855,718 $3,693,899 $1,180,367 $161,819
2022 $4,040,729 $3,729,640 $1,577,842 $311,089
2021 $3,205,276 $3,280,965 $1,260,479 $-75,689
2020 $2,271,259 $2,719,212 $955,614 $-447,953
2019 $1,147,270 $2,378,976 $854,314 $-1,231,706
2018 $2,983,344 $2,997,372 $1,864,760 $-14,028
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