Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

EIN: 951684086 501(c)(3) Medical Research

Santa Barbara, CA

Total Revenue
$4,393,121
Total Expenses
$6,970,315
Total Assets
$26,544,993
Net Assets
$25,068,220
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1944
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Elizabeth Thompson
Phone
8056827638
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, founded in 1944, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 59% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $7.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 59% operating deficit.

Mission

Dedicated to improving the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education and care.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,056,749
Program Service Revenue $2,308,489
Investment Income $106,968
Other Revenue $-79,085
TOTAL REVENUE $4,393,121

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,805,766
Fundraising Expenses $654,996
Program Expenses $5,030,723
Other Expenses $2,164,549
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,970,315

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,393,121 $10,639,114 -0.6%
Expenses $6,970,315 $6,651,715 +0.0%
Net Income $-2,577,194 $3,987,399 -1.6%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
103
Volunteers
40

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
5
$303,681
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Elizabeth Thompson CEO 40.00
Officer
$272,019 $31,662 $303,681
Kristin Castorino DO Research Physician 40.00
$269,568 $24,492 $294,060
Kristen Nelson Director Clinical Research Operatio 40.00
$210,223 $27,631 $237,854
Kara Hornbuckle VP Developemnt and Public Affairs 40.00
$166,532 $21,220 $187,752
Andrew Koutnik Research Scientist 40.00
$170,414 $13,583 $183,997
Sarintha Bell Clinical Research 40.00
$163,045 $16,498 $179,543
Mei Mei Church Clinical Research 40.00
$158,094 $8,978 $167,072
Christian Farfan Director Clinical 40.00
$144,318 $11,206 $155,524
Kaitelyn Kelly SR MGR HR 40.00
$119,586 $13,221 $132,807
James Sloan President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Flint Ogle VP/Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew G Rowe CIMA Executive VP 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elena F Engel Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Arnold Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miguel Avila Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Berger MD Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Castillo Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daren Dickerson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsey Duca Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Fitzgibbons MD Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yvette Giller Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Jung Esq Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Norman A Kurland Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Nagy MD Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael J Paskin Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Thies Sell Trustee 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Wilson MD Trustee 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 $4,393,121 $6,970,315 $26,544,993 $-2,577,194
2023 $10,639,114 $6,651,715 $27,583,956 $3,987,399
2023 $10,639,114 $6,651,715 $27,583,956 $3,987,399
2022 $8,154,412 $5,669,158 $22,174,581 $2,485,254
2021 $11,475,472 $5,271,529 $20,925,060 $6,203,943
2020 $6,046,700 $4,699,534 $17,971,488 $1,347,166
2019 $4,170,902 $5,138,512 $15,270,515 $-967,610
2019 $4,170,902 $5,138,512 $15,270,515 $-967,610
2018 $4,284,862 $4,858,981 $14,944,833 $-574,119
2018 $4,284,862 $4,858,981 $14,944,833 $-574,119
2018 $4,284,862 $4,858,981 $14,944,833 $-574,119
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