EIN 74-1070544

Southwest Research Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3,269
State
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Southwest Research Institute conducts innovative applied and basic research, develops and transfers technology, establishes, maintains, and operates research facilities, all while providing a challenging environment. Its mission is to benefit government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology.
Total revenues
$855,635,746
2023
Total expenses
$811,796,809
2023
Total assets
$1,020,250,704
2023
Num. employees
3,269
2023

Program areas at Southwest Research Institute

Southwest Research Institute exists to benefit government, industry and the public by conducting innovative applied and basic research developing/transferring technology; establishing, maintaining and operating research facilities; and providing a challenging and rewarding work environment to fulfill its scientific, charitable, testing for public safety, literary and educational purposes. During fiscal year 2023, research yielded 517 papers published, 577 technical presentations, 15 technical podcasts, 41 webinars, and 25 streaming technical media presentations, as well as 42 U.S. patent awards, 34 U.S. patent applications filed, and 36 invention disclosures submitted. Areas of research and development included chemistry and chemical engineering, fire safety technology, automotive engineering, powertrain engineering, emissions, space systems, planetary science, fuels and lubricants, intelligent systems, applied power, applied physics, space science, defense and intelligence solutions, material science, structural mechanical engineering, and solar system science and exploration. The 2023 Annual Report is available at httpswwwswriorgnewsroomannualrepo... Additional information regarding federal government technical programs is available by searching for Southwest Research Institute's single audit at httpharvestercensusgovfacdissem As a nonprofit research and development organization, SwRI invests in innovation, using our robust internal research and development (IR&D) program to expand and enhance our expertise and encourage our staff's professional growth. In 2023, SwRI initiated 103 IR&D new projects, investing more than $9.3 million in internal research, including quick-look and focused research programs. IR&D fulfills the Institute's objective of conducting innovative activities for the benefit of industry, the government and humankind. Through internal research, we increase our technical capabilities, expand our reputation as a leader in science and technology, and invest in technology our clients may need in the future. The program also allows engineers and scientists to grow in their technical fields by providing freedom to explore innovative and unproven concepts. Internal Research Projects for 2023 are described at httpswwwswriorgnewsroomannualrepo...

Grants made by Southwest Research Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyGeneral Support$355,000
Community of Churches for Social Action (CCSA)General Support$28,000
West Point Association of GraduatesGeneral Support$19,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Southwest Research Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)Sub-Award$22,507,780
Association of Universities for Research in AstronomyScientific Research on Data From Hubble Space Telescope$336,646
Tom Slick Memorial Trust for SwriTo Be Used for Scientific Or Educational Purposes$194,563
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Southwest Research Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Adam L. HamiltonPresident and Chief Executive Officer / President - Related Organization$1,366,648
Walter D. DowningBoard Member$995,339
Beth Ann RaffertyChief Financial Officer and Vice President , Finance$520,082
Michael A RegesterVice President - Signature Science / V.p.administration - Signatu / V.p.administration - Signatu / V.p.administration - Signature Science$436,089
Monica R TrollingerGeneral Counsel$377,062
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Southwest Research Institute

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$244,879
Program services$844,279,718
Investment income and dividends$10,462,376
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$427,619
Net rental income$147,494
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$73,660
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$855,635,746

Form 990s for Southwest Research Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-08-17990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Southwest Research Institute

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CA$815,837,195
Fhi 360Durham, NC$836,392,915
Fermi Research Alliance LLCBatavia, IL$658,749,338
SRCNorth Syracuse, NY$311,465,062
Association of Universities for Research in AstronomyWashington, DC$420,912,916
Jackson LaboratoryBar Harbor, ME$553,515,570
University Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchBoulder, CO$304,141,627
Research Triangle Institute (RTI)Research Triangle Park, NC$1,246,864,577
National Academy of SciencesWashington, DC$279,925,416
SRI InternationalMenlo Park, CA$410,135,895
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $22,507,780 from Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
January 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $152,101 from Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $178,582 from UL Research Institutes (UL)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6220 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
County
Bexar County, TX
Website URL
swri.org/ 
Phone
(210) 522-2077
Facebook page
southwestresearch 
Twitter profile
@swri 
IRS details
EIN
74-1070544
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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