EIN 59-3471957

Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution (FFAME)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
36
State
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution provides an innovative environment to host the scientific and technological research of a small group of selected molecular and life scientists to meet opportunities in commerce and medicine. The organization has conducted a number of research projects, including hdtra-13-1-0004 - aptamers from artificial genetic systems. This project involves work to develop technology to create "binders on demand" in the form of nucleic acid analogs containing additional functional groups.
Total revenues
$3,775,413
2023
Total expenses
$3,802,734
2023
Total assets
$2,393,386
2023
Num. employees
36
2023

Program areas at FFAME

The organization has conducted a number of research projects.1r01ai135146-01a1 basic research to diagnostics and surbeillane in lower resource environments. The aims of this project are to explore and develop faster and less expensive diagnostic tools and to increase the robustness of multiplexed pathogen detection products. Mcb-2123995 synthetic and systems biology approaches to semi-syntheticcells with expanded dna alphabets. This project involved engineeringbacterial strains that are able to replicate, evolve and use ourartificially expanded genetic information systems (aegeis) - continued on schedule o1r01hg011669-01 ensymatic synthesis of rna. This project will deliver an enzyme-assisted rna synthesis with quality, length and cost metrics that will enhance current models 100-fold.

Grants made by FFAME

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Thomas Jefferson University (TJU)Research$246,473
Indiana UniversityResearch$101,683
Regents of the University of ColoradoResearch$38,090

Personnel at FFAME

NameTitleCompensation
Steven BennerBoard Chairman and Chief Executive Officer$128,832

Financials for FFAME

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,462,749
Program services$153,389
Investment income and dividends$57,592
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$101,629
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$54
Total revenues$3,775,413

Form 990s for FFAME

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-25990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 22, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
13709 Progress Blvd 7
Alachua, FL 32615
Metro area
Gainesville, FL
County
Alachua County, FL
Website URL
ffame.org/ 
Phone
(386) 418-8085
IRS details
EIN
59-3471957
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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