Program areas at MCSC
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.
Who funds Monell Chemical Senses Center (MCSC)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Ambrose Monell Foundation | 2022-12 | The First and Second $500,000 Installments of the 2022 General Operating Grant Referred To Letter Dated June 18, 2019; the 2022 $500,000 Grant for Recruitment of New Faculty Referred To in Letter Dated June 18, 2019; First and Second $2,000,000 Installments of the 2022 Gift Referred To in Letter Dated February 7, 2022; $50,000 Grant for Application To the Morley Kare Fund; $2,000,000 Towards 2023 Grant of $5,500,000 | $7,550,000 |
| Queen City Academy Charter School (QCA) | 2022-12 | Installment With Reference To $5,500,000 Pledge Made With Letter on February 7, 2022 By Ambrose Monell Foundation | $600,000 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | 2022-12 | Development of Solutions To Improve Global Health | $509,521 |
| ...and 16 more grants received |
Personnel at MCSC
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Danielle Coyne | Chief Financial and Operations Officer | | 2024-02-27 |
| Lee O'Neill | Chief Financial Officer | | 2023-03-03 |
| Robert F Margolskee | Director President / Administration / Director and President and Board Member - Monell and Scientist / Director and President / Scientist - Member and Associate Director | $291,202 | 2022-06-30 |
| Maureen O'Leary | Director Technology Transf / Director , Technology Transfer | $193,444 | 2022-06-30 |
| David E Gabl | Controller | $113,795 | 2023-05-11 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for MCSC
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $34,554,427 | $13,665,235 | 152.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $140,364 | $116,472 | 20.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $38,649 | $54,618 | -29.2% |
| Net rental income | $369,750 | $285,455 | 29.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $74,500 | $91,933 | -19% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $35,177,690 | $14,213,713 | 147.5% |
Organizations like MCSC
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (MMRF) | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $55,810,422 |
| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $110,885,074 |
| Baylor Scott & White Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $70,312,625 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $107,744,875 |
| Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) | 501(c)(3) | Jupiter, FL | $25,710,512 |
| Arkansas Children's Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $41,422,884 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $65,045,950 |
| Hugo W Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $37,126,767 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | Grand Rapids, MI | $143,778,282 |
| The Translational Genomics Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $47,789,496 |
Data update history
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Medical research organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealth
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 3500 Market St
- Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- County
- Philadelphia County, PA
- Website URL
- monell.org/Â
- Phone
- (267) 519-4700
- Facebook page
- MonellCenterÂ
- Twitter profile
- @monellscÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-2020897
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1976
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- H90: Medical Specialty Research
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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