Arc Research Institute
Our mission is to accelerate scientific progress, understand the root causes of disease, and narrow the gap between discoveries and impact on patients.
Key facts about Arc Research Institute
- EIN
- 87-1920284
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,262,833
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,608,976
- Median grant
- $1,265,000
- Total assets
- $184,388,461
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Arc Research Institute funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Arc Research Institute's 7 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Stanford, CA (2 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Innovation Investigator" (3 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$184.4M
+18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.3M
+31.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
-6.2% YoY
About Arc Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Arc Research Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in PALO ALTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $184.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $11.3M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $184,388,461 | $155,698,196 | $150,115,619 |
| Revenue | $122,280,682 | $53,611,444 | $96,576,028 |
| Expenses | $82,781,856 | $64,203,698 | $32,795,122 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,667,345 | $632,713 | $-784,012 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Arc Research Institute
Arc Core Investigator Program
Arc Research Institute
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arc Ignite Award Program
Arc Research Institute
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arc Innovation Investigator Program
Arc Research Institute
Amount
$200,000 - $1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of California San Francisco ($5,375,000 across 3 grants), Stanford University ($5,125,333 across 2 grants), University of California Berkeley ($762,500 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Goldberg-Benioff Endowed Professorship in Prostate Cancer Translational Biology | $4,000,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | University Fellowships | $3,794,924 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Innovation Investigator | $1,330,409 |
| University of California San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Innovation Investigator | $1,265,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY BERKELEY, CA | Innovation Investigator | $605,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY BERKELEY, CA | Funds to cover the cost of a UCB instructor not teaching classes | $157,500 |
| University of California San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Ignite awards | $110,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Friedman | Director | 1 | $36,000 |
| Reid Hoffman | Director | 1 | $36,000 |
| Susan Li | Director | 1 | $36,000 |
| Alden J Woodrow | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $1,141,800 |
| Daniel P Dever PhD | Head of Scientific Operations (until 1/26/24) | 40 | $62,998 |
| Dave Burke | Chief Technology Officer (as of 10/31/2024) | 40 | $65,712 |
| Julia M Kazaks | GENERAL COUNSEL/ SECRETARY | 40 | $478,739 |
| Lynn M Hendrickson | UNIVERSITY RELATIONS & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $344,044 |
| Michael K Teng | HEAD OF FINANCE/ TREASURER (AS OF 7/01/2024) | 40 | $151,006 |
| Nicolle D Seuss | Senior Operations Program Manager | 40 | $290,334 |
| Patrick D Hsu PhD | Core Investigator/ Co-Founder | 40 | $489,195 |
| Rose E Harris | Finance (until 7/15/24) | 40 | $127,201 |
| Silvana M Konermann PhD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ PRESIDENT | 40 | $245,574 |
| Susan T Cull | SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $189,233 |
| Therese A Costello | Head of People | 40 | $352,151 |
| Hani Goodarzi PHD | CORE INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $273,663 |
| Lingyin Li PHD | Core Investigator | 40 | $333,725 |
| Luke A Gilbert PHD | CORE INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $262,408 |
| Nianzhen Li PHD | Senior Director, Multi-omics technology development | 40 | $391,440 |
| Yusuf H Roohani PHD | Group lead, machine learning | 40 | $407,429 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arc Research Institute?
Arc Research Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in PALO ALTO, CA. It holds $184.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arc Research Institute?
As of 2024, Arc Research Institute holds $184.4M in total assets with $122.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $11.3M in 2024.
Where does Arc Research Institute operate?
Arc Research Institute has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Arc Research Institute award?
In 2024, Arc Research Institute awarded 7 grants totaling $11.3M — an average of about $1.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arc Research Institute's EIN?
Arc Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1920284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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