THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC-BENEFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF REDUCING THE BURDEN OF CHRONIC DISEASE BY ENGAGING IN THE ACTIVE CONDUCT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF NUTRITION AND OBESITY RESEARCH; TO PROVIDE MEDICAL EDUCATION TO POLICY MAKERS, THE MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT, HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT NUTRITION AND DIET.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$93K
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Nutrition Science Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Nutrition Science Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $30.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,568 |
| Revenue | $330 |
| Expenses | $63,042 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $30 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include University of Michigan School of Nursing Dept of Health Behavior & Biologic ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF NURSING DEPT OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR & BIOLOGIC ANN ARBOR, MI | GRANT TO SUPPORT PLANNING MEETING FOR PROPOSED STUDY. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SCHILLING MD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| VICTORIA BJORKLUND JD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| FABRICE BRAUNROT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GARY TAUBES | CHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nutrition Science Initiative?
Nutrition Science Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $93K in total assets as of 2020.
How large is Nutrition Science Initiative?
As of 2020, Nutrition Science Initiative holds $93K in total assets with $330 in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2020.
Where does Nutrition Science Initiative operate?
Nutrition Science Initiative has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Nutrition Science Initiative award?
In 2020, Nutrition Science Initiative awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nutrition Science Initiative's EIN?
Nutrition Science Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4676706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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