International Gene Synthesis Consortium
International Gene Synthesis Consortium is a public charity, based in South San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $51K in total assets.
International Gene Synthesis Consortium at a glance
- Total assets
- $50,716
- -86.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $750
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $320,261
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Gene Synthesis Consortium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raytheon BBN Technologies Cambridge, MA | Research | $176,500 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus, OH | Research | $47,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,716 | $750 | $320,261 | — | — |
| 2024 | $370,227 | $573,320 | $226,495 | $224,350 | 2 |
| 2023 | $23,402 | $13,225 | $34,390 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Gene Synthesis Consortium is led by James Diggans, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Diggans
Chair
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Clore
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Canton
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Chuang
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Demarici
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krishna Kannan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Miller
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sridhar Govindarajan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Axel Trefzer (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Wang (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Dunbar (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Medini Gore (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 International Gene Synthesis Consortium
How large is International Gene Synthesis Consortium?
International Gene Synthesis Consortium reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $750.
Where does International Gene Synthesis Consortium operate?
International Gene Synthesis Consortium has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Ohio.
What is International Gene Synthesis Consortium's EIN?
International Gene Synthesis Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3509172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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