Research Corporation dba Research

TUCSON, AZ EIN: 13-1963407

Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona, providing catalytic funding for innovative scientific research and the development of academic scientists. Founded in 1912, the organization has over a century of history supporting groundbreaking science and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$241.5M

+8.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$8.0M

+6.2% YoY

Grant Count

165

+4.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

+1.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The mission of Research Corporation for Science Advancement is to advance early stage, high-potential, basic scientific research.

The foundation supports basic research in the physical sciences at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, with particular emphasis on:

  • Astronomy
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Related fields in the physical sciences

The foundation is also a strong supporter of improvements in science education and emphasizes dialogue and community building as hallmarks of its programming approach.

Grantmaking

Develops outstanding teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy who are recognized by their scientific communities for the quality and innovation of their research and educational programs and their academic leadership skills.

Review Cycle

March 1, 2026; $60,000 per fellow for team-based seed awards)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds research at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, with primary funding regions including California, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

44states
+36 more states

States

AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWashingtonWisconsinWest Virginia

Cities

AlbanyAlbuquerqueAmesAmherstAnn ArborArcataArlingtonAshevilleAspenAthensAtlantaAustinBaltimoreBangorBeavertonBellinghamBerkeleyBethesdaBlacksburgBloomington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $241,476,977
  • Total Revenues: $29,142,107
  • Total Expenses: $18,290,785
  • Number of Employees: 13

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $222,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,280,000
  • Expenses: $16,600,000
  • Total Liabilities: $2,850,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$8M$16M$24M$32M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$241,476,977$222,065,057$195,484,115
Revenue$29,142,107$1,280,875$7,402,998
Expenses$18,290,785$16,599,121$13,673,482
Qualifying Distributions$13,226,677$12,600,023$12,045,362
Net Investment Income$21,125,529—$2,608,159
Distributable Amount———

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M103 grants2020113 grants2021166 grants2022158 grants2023165 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

California Institute of …$120KCalifornia Polytechnic S…$120KCase Western Reserve Uni…$120KDartmouth College$120KEmory University$120KHamilton College$120KHarvard University$120KHope College$120KArizona State University$66KArizona State University$66K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

95<$50K106$50–100K49$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

6 open opportunities from Research Corporation dba Research

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Foundation

Cottrell IMPACT Award Grant

Research Corporation dba Research

Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Cottrell Scholar Award Grant

Research Corporation dba Research

Amount

US $120,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Cottrell SEED: Exceptional Opportunities Grant

Research Corporation dba Research

Amount

Up to US $60,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • President: Dr. Daniel I Linzer
  • Principal Officer: Daniel Gasch

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Dr Daniel LinzerCEO/President & Board Member$408KMr Daniel GaschCFO/Vice President$273KDr Eugene FloodBoard Member$836Dr Amy Elaine LandisBoard Member$625Ms Kristine LipscombBoard Member$577Dr Brent IversonBoard Member$511

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Dr Daniel LinzerCEO/President & Board Member38$407,500
Mr Daniel GaschCFO/Vice President38$273,000
Dr Peter DorhoutChair of the Board2—
Mr James DeNautTreasurer & Board Member2—
Ms Danielle Dana JohnsonSecretary & Board Member2—
Mr G Scott ClemonsBoard Member2—
Dr Sean DecaturBoard Member2—
Dr Eugene FloodBoard Member2$836
Dr Patricia K FalconeBoard Member2—
Dr Brent IversonBoard Member2$511
Dr Young-Kee KimBoard Member2—
Dr Amy Elaine LandisBoard Member2$625
Ms Kristine LipscombBoard Member2$577
Dr Catherine J MurphyBoard Member2—
Dr Lyman A PageBoard Member2—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

**2026:** RCSA President Eric Isaacs chosen as President-Elect of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Summary of 2024 Awards \u2013 Research Corporation for Science Advancement\
2025

**2025:** Scialog: Molecular Basis of Cognition concluded with awards to 6 research teams

Scialog: Molecular Basis of Cognition Ends with Awards to 6 Teams
2024

**2024:**

Seven teams won Scialog funding for automating chemical laboratories

7 Teams Win Scialog Funding for Automating Chemical Laboratories

Seven research teams awarded funding through Scialog: Molecular Basis of Cognition

7 Teams Win Scialog Funding for Automating Chemical Laboratories

Five Scialog conferences held throughout the year

2024

Summary of 2024 awards released

Summary of 2024 Awards \u2013 Research Corporation for Science Advancement\

**Ongoing:** The foundation adopted Symplectic Grant Tracker to manage funding for innovative scientific research

Scialog: Molecular Basis of Cognition Funding Awarded to 7 Research Teams

Contact Information

Address: 4703 E Camp Lowell Dr Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85712

Phone: (520) 571-1111

Website: rescorp.org

EIN: 13-1963407

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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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