Bionexus Foundation
Bionexus is organized to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws); within such limits, to support the educational and scientific mission of the American type culture collection.
Bionexus Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $323,457,929
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $9,120,346
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,120,346
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $231,604
- -92.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bionexus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Bionexus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $6.0M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Type Culture Collection Manassas, VA | General Support | $3,000,000 |
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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 | $323,457,929 | $9,120,346 | $231,604 | — | — | $9,120,346 |
| 2023 | $299,620,904 | $12,040,208 | $3,139,554 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $12,040,208 |
| 2022 | $266,842,112 | $29,635,131 | $6,191,509 | $6,000,000 | 1 | $3,635,131 |
| 2021 | $276,986,981 | $50,742,953 | $1,289,400 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $19,742,953 |
| 2020 | $222,695,106 | $13,683,857 | $2,450,802 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $9,683,857 |
About Bionexus Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bionexus Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Manassas, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $323.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $9.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bionexus Foundation is led by Raymond H. Cypess, Chairman, President & Board Member on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond H. Cypess
Chairman, President & Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Rewolinski
Director & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2022
Board Member & Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kaminsky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese Sellars
Assistant Secretary, Vice President Hr & Cpo
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Lenert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Kiessling
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Simonie
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Cheng
Assistant Secretary & Csio
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Boller
Assistant Treasurer, CFO & Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfredo Mololino
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Gregory Forton (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Lydia Villa-Komaroff (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Simione (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Sweeney (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer, CFO, Senior Vice President Finance & Administrator · Filing note: Until 032022
- Former: Patrick Bourke (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Louise Mawhinney (2020–2021) — Brd Member & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bionexus Foundation
How large is Bionexus Foundation?
Bionexus Foundation reported $323.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What is Bionexus Foundation?
Bionexus Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Manassas, VA. It holds $323.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bionexus Foundation operate?
Bionexus Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Bionexus Foundation's EIN?
Bionexus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1512696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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