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EIN 82-5522858

Adopt-A-Scientist (AAS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Houston
State
Texas
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
Adopt-A-Scientist was formed to help support much-needed cancer research that lacks initial funding. Recognizing the pivotal importance of funding in scientific progress, our initiative alleviates the burden of grant applications.
Total revenues
$502,246
2023
Total expenses
$402,726
2023
Total assets
$1,433,741
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at AAS

Provide funding for cancer research and to fund studies on drug toxicity and drug interactions with regard to cancer treatment and cancer research.

Grants made by AAS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)Charity$200,000
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - 60 University of Texas South WesterCharity$200,000

Who funds Adopt-A-Scientist (AAS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological FoundationTo Provide Funding for Cancer Researchers and Scientists.$50,000
McNeill Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating$30,000

Personnel at AAS

NameTitleCompensation
Dewey A StringerPresident$0

Financials for AAS

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$461,000
Investment income and dividends$25,563
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,683
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$502,246

Form 990s for AAS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-18990PFView PDF
2022-122023-08-24990PFView PDF
2021-122022-09-14990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-11990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-14990PFView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from McNeill Charitable Foundation
August 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
October 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2450 Fondren Rd Ste 105
Houston, TX 77063
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
adoptascientist.org/ 
Phone
(713) 974-5550
IRS details
EIN
82-5522858
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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