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.
Arc Research Institute at a glance
In short: Arc Research Institute gave $11.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,262,833
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,608,976
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,265,000
- Total assets
- $184,388,461
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arc Research Institute
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Arc Research Institute
Arc Core Investigator Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arc Ignite Award Program
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Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arc Innovation Investigator Program
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Amount
$200,000 - $1,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arc Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California San Francisco ($5.4M across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $11.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $819K (2022) to $11.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $11.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,388,461 | $122,280,682 | $82,781,856 | $11,262,833 | 7 | $1,667,345 |
| 2023 | $155,698,196 | $53,611,444 | $64,203,698 | $8,572,720 | 5 | $632,713 |
| 2022 | $150,115,619 | $96,576,028 | $32,795,122 | $819,000 | 1 | $-784,012 |
| 2021 | $86,734,431 | $15,446,292 | $6,520,686 | — | — | — |
About Arc Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Arc Research Institute is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arc Research Institute is led by Silvana M Konermann PhD, Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Silvana M Konermann PhD
Executive Director & President
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $246K (2024)
Nathaniel Friedman
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$36K (2022) → $36K (2024)
Nianzhen Li PhD
Senior Director & Multi-Omics Technology Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$274K (2023) → $391K (2024)
Reid Hoffman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$36K (2024)
Susan Li
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$36K (2024)
Alden J Woodrow
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$77K (2022) → $1.1M (2024)
Julia M Kazaks
General Counsel & Secretary
General Counsel → General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $479K (2024)
Lingyin Li PhD
Core Investigator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$143K (2022) → $334K (2024)
Lynn M Hendrickson
University Relations, Academic Affairs & Compliance Officer
University Relations & Academic Affairs → University Relations, Academic Affairs & Compliance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$187K (2022) → $344K (2024)
Nicolle D Seuss
Senior Operations Program Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$220K (2022) → $290K (2024)
Patrick D Hsu PhD
Core Investigator & Co-Founder
Core Investigator → Core Investigator & Co-Founder, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$272K (2022) → $489K (2024)
Rose E Harris
Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Daniel P Dever PhD
Head of Scientific Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $63K (2024)
Luke A Gilbert PhD
Core Investigator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$279K (2023) → $262K (2024)
Susan T Cull
Senior Finance Manager
Senior Finance → Senior Finance Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $189K (2024)
Therese A Costello
Head of People
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $352K (2024)
Dave Burke
Chief Technology Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$66K (2024)
Hani Goodarzi PhD
Core Investigator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$274K (2024)
Michael K Teng
Head of Finance & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Yusuf H Roohani PhD
Group Lead & Machine Learning
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$407K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jennifer A Moss (2022–2023) — Senior Recruiter
- Former: Benjamin N Mijts (2023) — Senior Director & Genome Engineering Technology Center
- Former: Andrea Tiller (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: April Pawluk (2022) — Senior Scientist
- Former: Kaitlin E. Browman (2022) — COO
- Former: Matthew G Durrant PhD (2022) — Senior Scientist
- Former: Mike Barsotti (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rose-Marie Lyght (2022) — Senior Finance Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.1M, to Alden J Woodrow (Chief Operating Officer). 20 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arc Research Institute
How much does Arc Research Institute give each year?
Arc Research Institute gave $11.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.6M across 5 grants.
What is Arc Research Institute's typical grant size?
Arc Research Institute's median grant in 2024 was $1,265,000, and its average grant was $1,608,976, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arc Research Institute give grants?
Arc Research Institute gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Stanford, CA (2 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Arc Research Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Arc Research Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Innovation Investigator" (3 grants).
Who are Arc Research Institute's largest grantees?
Arc Research Institute's largest 2024 grantees include University of California San Francisco ($5,375,000 across 3 grants), Stanford University ($5,125,333 across 2 grants) and University of California Berkeley ($762,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Arc Research Institute?
Arc Research Institute reported $184.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122.3M.
What is Arc Research Institute?
Arc Research Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $184.4M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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