Battelle Memorial Institute is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1929, it operates as a global research and development organization serving the national security, healthcare, and environmental sectors. The organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and has been tax-exempt since October 2002.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8B
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.4M
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
162
+15.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
-22.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Battelle Memorial Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including the utilization of science, the scientific method, and research for the benefit and education of mankind.
The organization operates across multiple industries and focus areas:
- National Security
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Energy and Environmental Services
- Research & Development
- Engineering Services
- Technology Development and Commercialization
Grantmaking
Battelle receives substantial federal funding from multiple government agencies:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Battelle operates globally with presence in 13 countries and maintains major technology centers and national laboratories around the world. The organization is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and manages ten United States Department of Energy National Laboratories.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total Assets: $1.8 billion (2024)
- Annual Revenue: $13.3 billion (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $628 million (2024)
- Annual Income: $13.3 billion
Staffing:
- Approximately 3,164 direct employees
- Manages approximately 29,500 additional employees across ten U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories
- Historical employment: 44,722 individuals (as of 2023)
Financial Performance: The organization has experienced exceptional growth over recent years, with revenue increasing from $11.0 billion (2022) to $13.3 billion (2024).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,795,308,649 | $1,611,117,235 | $1,503,032,732 |
| Revenue | $13,349,081,113 | $12,464,254,299 | $11,024,946,046 |
| Expenses | $13,369,912,851 | $12,362,925,805 | $11,003,881,954 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $121,020,885 | $57,844,626 | $-25,783,374 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Battelle Memorial Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Columbus Foundation ($12,190,494), College of Eastern Idaho Foundation ($204,650), Emory Valley Center ($151,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGILE RASCAL PHILADELPHIA, PA | CORPORATE MATCH | $10,000 |
| ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ALBANY, NY | CORPORATE MATCH | $6,700 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NORTH AUGUSTA, SC | OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | CORPORATE MATCH | $8,938 |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE OAK RIDGE, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,667 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS COLUMBUS, OH | CORPORATE MATCH | $6,052 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS REXBURG, ID | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AUGUSTA, GA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| BINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS BLACKFOOT, ID | OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BRECKENRIDGE CREATIVE ARTS BRECKENRIDGE, CO | CORPORATE MATCH | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lewis Von Thaer serves as President and CEO.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN C O'KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $168,202 |
| MICHAEL J GASSER | DIRECTOR TO 11/23 | 3 | $161,208 |
| JOHN C LECHLEITER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $160,687 |
| KIRKLAND H DONALD | CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR | 3 | $198,501 |
| STEPHANIE O'SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $155,791 |
| SUZANNE M VAUTRINOT | DIRECTOR | 3 | $165,698 |
| VICKY A BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $163,246 |
| STEPHEN D STEINOUR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $158,202 |
| WAYNE FREDERICK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $153,209 |
| CALVIN G BUTLER | DIRECTOR FROM 11/23 | 3 | $39,130 |
| JEFFREY W EDWARDS | DIRECTOR FROM 11/23 | 3 | $40,567 |
| LEWIS VON THAER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 39 | $5,569,100 |
| RUSSELL P AUSTIN | SR VP, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY | 40 | $1,236,320 |
| CHRIS BOYNTON | EXECUTIVE VP, CFO FROM 05/23 | 40 | $641,797 |
| STEVEN F ASHBY | SR VP, LAB DIRECTOR | 40 | $1,002,318 |
| PATRICK F JARVIS | SR VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $795,638 |
| MATTHEW L VAUGHAN | EXECUTIVE VP, AS&T | 40 | $2,101,003 |
| MARK T PETERS | EXECUTIVE VP, GLOBAL LAB OPERATIONS | 40 | $2,109,993 |
| AIMEE KENNEDY | SR VP, CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $827,898 |
| THOMAS E SHARPE | ASST TREASURER & ASST SECRETARY | 39 | $311,502 |
| BRIAN R SMITH | VP & TREASURER | 39 | $439,880 |
| AMY VERTANEN | ASST TREAS. & CONTROLLER | 40 | $432,764 |
| JOHN WAGNER | SR VP, LAB DIRECTOR | 40 | $919,772 |
| GEORGE LECAKES | SR VP & GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $830,722 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | SR VP LAB OPS | 40 | $1,010,691 |
| MICHAEL SCHLENDER | DEPUTY LAB DIRECTOR | 40 | $722,430 |
| ANTHONY PEURRUNG | DEPUTY LAB DIRECTOR | 40 | $672,615 |
| JERRY TOTTLER | SR VP LAB OPS | 40 | $735,426 |
| RONALD D TOWNSEND | EXECUTIVE VP, GLB LAB OPS TO 01/21 | — | $194,991 |
| EDWARD GRECCO | EXECUTIVE VP, CFO TO 05/23 | 40 | $1,000,389 |
| MARK D PERRIGO | ASST TREAS. & CONTROLLER | 40 | $532,904 |
| THOMAS E MASON | SENIOR VP 07/17 TO 11/17 | 40 | $777,383 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Battelle has received multiple significant contracts and awards in recent periods:
Awarded a contract under the Defense Microelectronics Activity's Advanced Technology Support Program (January 2026)
Spark Biomedical Awarded $1.15M Department of Defense Phase II STTR GrantWon a $93 million contract to boost U.S. biodefense and biological threat readiness
Battelle Wins $93M Contract to Boost US Biodefense, Biological Threat ReadinessPartnership with Spark Biomedical on a Department of Defense Phase II STTR grant ($1.15 million)
Spark Biomedical Awarded $1.15M Department of Defense Phase II STTR GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Battelle Memorial Institute fund?
Battelle Memorial Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including the utilization of science, the scientific method, and research for the benefit and education of mankind. The organization operates across multiple industries and focus areas: • National Security • Healthcare and Life Sciences • Energy and Environmental Services • Research & Development • Engineering Services • Technology Development and Commercialization
How do I apply for a grant from Battelle Memorial Institute?
Battelle receives substantial federal funding from multiple government agencies: **Federal Awards (2025):** • Department of Defense: 453 awards totaling $61.4 billion • National Science Foundation: 157 awards totaling $22.9 billion • Department of Health and Human Services: 475 awards totaling $2.0 billion • Department of Energy: 155 awards totaling $1.3 billion • Environmental Protection Agency: 38 awards totaling $139.9 million Total federal awards received: $87.8 billion from 5 agencies Rece…
Where does Battelle Memorial Institute make grants?
Battelle operates globally with presence in 13 countries and maintains major technology centers and national laboratories around the world. The organization is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and manages ten United States Department of Energy National Laboratories.
What size grants does Battelle Memorial Institute award?
In 2024, Battelle Memorial Institute awarded 162 grants totaling $17.4M — an average of about $107K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Battelle Memorial Institute's EIN?
Battelle Memorial Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4379427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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