TO ADVANCE AND COMMUNICATE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY IN PLANT BIOLOGY TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENHANCE HUMAN HEALTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$85.5M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$587K
-39.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
-30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
-13.6% YoY
About Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant
Based on IRS filings
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in ITHACA, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $587K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $85,511,204 | $82,750,847 | $85,345,949 |
| Revenue | $15,540,935 | $12,819,530 | $13,422,220 |
| Expenses | $17,990,625 | $21,775,037 | $21,924,107 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,819,329 | $-1,207,626 | $-3,615,658 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Pennsylvania ($197,473), Cornell University ($197,345), University of Arizona ($99,460).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ST LOUIS, MO | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $6,010 |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CLEMSON, SC | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $6,185 |
| OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ARDMORE, OK | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $39,492 |
| CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA SHREVEPORT, LA | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $40,694 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TUCSON, AZ | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $99,460 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $197,345 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | $197,473 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN HOULTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE MCCOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET KRIEGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES TRAUTMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC LYONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY GALVIN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOCELYN ROSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOURDES CASANOVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IAN GAZARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACY KIMMEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERTO CANIZARES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER CORNELIUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL CHOMET | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SALLY ROCKEY | CO-VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MELINDA OAKES | CO-VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY LOU GUERINOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OLIVER SCHULZE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID STERN | PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $190,274 |
| SILVIA RESTREPO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $375,525 |
| MEREDITH WILLIAMS | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE/SECRET | 40 | $62,426 |
| RYAN HILDRETH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASU | 40 | $152,227 |
| MARIA HARRISON | PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $277,211 |
| FRANK SCHROEDER | PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $195,411 |
| ERIC RICHARDS | PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $178,466 |
| ZHANGJUN FEI | PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR | 40 | $252,978 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant?
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in ITHACA, NY. It holds $85.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant?
As of 2024, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant holds $85.5M in total assets with $15.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $587K in 2024.
Where does Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant operate?
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant award?
In 2024, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant awarded 7 grants totaling $587K — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant's EIN?
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1739923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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