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EIN 38-3203030

Fraunhofer USA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
143
City
Plymouth
State
Michigan
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
Enhance the technological competence and knowledge of the US manufacturing industry by fostering advanced technological research and development and innovative methods of technological education.
Total revenues
$21,587,195
2022
Total expenses
$21,202,562
2022
Total assets
$28,491,011
2022
Num. employees
143
2022

Program areas at Fraunhofer USA

Fraunhofer USA operates three centers, six locations, throughout the USA. Each center is devoted to a different type of technological research, such as sustainable energy systems and laser technology. The Fraunhofer centers undertake advanced research projects to develop key technological innovations in major areas of public concern and educate participants in a variety of technical disciplines. The research is done to benefit the u.s. industry as a whole, and is often done in collaboration with educational institutions in furtherance of its exempt scientific and educational purposes.

Who funds Fraunhofer USA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
University of Delaware (UD)Research Subaward$340,676
The University of Chicago (UChicago)Subaward$102,942
Trustees of Boston UniversityResearch Research$47,390

Personnel at Fraunhofer USA

NameTitleCompensation
Robert BleidtDivision General Manager$317,525
Claes Mikael LindvallTechnical Director$217,906
Jan NordmannSenior Director$264,983
Craig BrattDivision Manager$231,065
Erin Simmonds, CPATreasurer$202,262
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Fraunhofer USA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,317,163
Program services$11,530,068
Investment income and dividends$108,024
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,584
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-416,425
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$46,781
Total revenues$21,587,195

Form 990s for Fraunhofer USA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-10-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Earthscope ConsortiumWashington, DC$30,393,380
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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Bios (BIOS)Bermuda, $17,976,865
Institute for Systems BiologyRenton, WA$43,611,326
Frontier Science FoundationAmherst, NY$29,220,222
Bioversity InternationalItaly, $33,046,000
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL)Salisbury Cove, ME$14,061,771
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterResearch Triangle Park, NC$21,886,317
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean SciencesEast Boothbay, ME$30,523,194
AddgeneWatertown, MA$26,303,616
Data update history
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Research centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
44792 Helm St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
fraunhofer.org/ 
Phone
(734) 354-9700
Facebook page
Fraunhofer-USA-Center-for-Laser-Applications-CLA 
IRS details
EIN
38-3203030
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
2978328
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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