Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education institution located in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Founded in 1890, CSHL is a world-renowned private research and education institution that advances the field of bioscience by educating and empowering scientific pioneers. The organization operates as both a research institution and an educational organization, with approximately 1,333 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4B
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-28.9% YoY
Grant Count
25
-10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$174K
-20.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
CSHL's mission is to extend hope and help to people throughout the world by advancing the field of bioscience through education and empowerment of scientific pioneers.
The organization's primary research and program focus areas include:
- Cancer Research
- Genomics & Bioinformatics
- Neuroscience
- Plant Biology
- Quantitative Biology
- Artificial Intelligence
CSHL pursues fundamental questions in science through a highly collaborative research environment that allows scientists to work together across disciplines. The ultimate goal is to apply research on basic biological mechanisms to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, neurological disorders, and other diseases.
Grantmaking
CSHL provides grants with typical award ranges of $5,807 to $4,654,258. The organization's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Health Care, with primary geographic focus in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CSHL's grant-making activities primarily focus on:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,368,966,306
- Total Revenue: $232,693,889
- Total Expenses: $199,781,370
- Total Liabilities: $221,000,000
- Total Giving: $4,514,319
The organization maintains a strong financial position with assets significantly exceeding annual expenses.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,368,966,306 | $1,242,678,094 | $1,112,826,649 |
| Revenue | $232,693,889 | $257,960,426 | $207,360,887 |
| Expenses | $199,781,370 | $190,674,658 | $183,981,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,101,258 | $22,188,012 | $12,380,894 |
| 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
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE RATNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRUCE STILLMAN PHD | CEO AND TRUSTEE | 50 | $975,312 |
| CHARLES I COGUT | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID BOIES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANA L TAYLOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS SCHLOSS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELAINE FUCHS PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH COGAN FASCITELLI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH MCCAUL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ELLEN V FUTTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HOWARD L MORGAN PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES M STONE PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMIE C NICHOLLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEAN MOUTOUSSAMY-ASHE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY E KELTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREL SVOBODA PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LALIT R BAHL PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA SLATKIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURIE J LANDEAU VMD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYON POLK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARILYN H SIMONS PHD | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MARK CLASTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK HAMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL R BOTCHAN PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL J TAUBMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT D LINDSAY | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| ROBERT W LOURIE PHD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LISTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TRACY JOHNSON PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN TUKE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $584,160 |
| NICHOLAS MILOWSKI | CFO | 50 | $413,390 |
| STEPHEN MONEZ VP | CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER | 50 | $346,529 |
| WALTER GOLDSCHMIDTS | VP, SPONSORED PROGRAMS | 50 | $362,714 |
| LEEMOR JOSHUA-TOR | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH (AS OF 01/2024) | 50 | $160,840 |
| DEBRA ARENARE | VP, GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $389,211 |
| ANTHONY ZADOR | SCIENTIST | 50 | $410,471 |
| CHARLES V PRIZZI | SENIOR VP ADVANCEMENT | 50 | $427,202 |
| DAVID TUVESON | SCIENTIST | 50 | $543,180 |
| MICHAEL WIGLER | SCIENTIST | 50 | $440,079 |
| NICHOLAS TONKS | SCIENTIST | 50 | $403,117 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant funding received by CSHL includes:
Cold Spring Harbor Lab receives grant funding from Philadelphia Eagles owner**$2 Million Grant** supporting a new Cold Spring Harbor Lab Artificial Intelligence center
Cold Spring Harbor Lab receives grant funding from Philadelphia Eagles owner**$15 Million State Grant** supporting Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the fight against pancreatic cancer
Cold Spring Harbor Lab receives grant funding from Philadelphia Eagles owner**Grant Funding** from the Philadelphia Eagles owner
Cold Spring Harbor Lab receives grant funding from Philadelphia Eagles ownerThe organization has also reported providing first-class or charter travel to key employees or officers, and has reported conflict of interest transactions as required by IRS regulations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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