Society for Laboratory Automation and SC
Society for laboratory automation (SLAS) is a global organization that brings together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC at a glance
In short: Society for Laboratory Automation and SC gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,149,935
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Society for Laboratory Automation and SC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was U Mass Amherst ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Society for Laboratory Automation and SC gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| U Mass Amherst Amherst, MA | Slas Fellowship Grant Program | $50,000 |
| Texas A&M College Station, TX | Slas Fellowship Grant Program | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,149,935 | $8,695,874 | $9,411,367 | $100,000 | 2 | $459,714 |
| 2023 | $15,216,253 | $9,552,083 | $9,524,004 | $100,000 | 1 | $1,055,902 |
| 2022 | $13,999,459 | $7,565,442 | $7,773,973 | $50,000 | 1 | $109,747 |
| 2021 | $14,876,754 | $5,640,087 | $4,838,402 | $100,000 | 2 | $457,951 |
| 2020 | $10,304,177 | $6,101,730 | $6,119,641 | $55,000 | 2 | $351,836 |
| 2019 | $13,100,541 | $6,476,849 | $6,395,109 | $50,000 | 1 | $178,517 |
About Society for Laboratory Automation and SC
Based on IRS filings
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $460K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC is led by Vicki Loise, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vicki Loise
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$222K (2019) → $319K (2024)
Jonathan Wingfield PhD
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wilkinson
Director of Global Events
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$126K (2019) → $192K (2024)
Jill Hronek
Director of Marketing & Communications
Director of Marketing Committee → Director of Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$129K (2019) → $156K (2024)
Mary Geismann
Director of Membership & Engagement
Director of Membership & Engagement → Director of Membership, 2022
Director of Membership → Director of Membership & Engagement, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $148K (2024)
Lesley Granberg
Scientific Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2024)
Kim Titus
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Francesca Scalise PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jennions PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Crisp PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Gurard-Levin PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coleman Murray PhD
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Gribbon PhD
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Hodder PhD
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Jonathan O'Connell PhD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Manuela Beil-Peter (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jan Lichtenberg PhD (2023) — President
- Former: Lesley Mathews (2023) — Scientific Director
- Former: Zack Gurard-Levin (2023) — Director
- Former: Ira Hoffman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sue Crimmin PhD (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Spicer PhD (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jan Litchenberg PhD (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Brenda Dreier (2019–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Hansjoerg Haas PhD (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Michelle Arkin PhD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sammy Datwani PhD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Manuela Beil Peter (2021) — Director
- Former: Emilio Diez Monedero PhD (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Peter Simpson PhD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Severine Tamas-Lhoustau Ms (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Alan E. Fletcher PhD (2019) — President
- Former: Catherine Tralau-Stewart PhD (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Tarselli (2019) — Scientific Director
- Former: Steve Young PhD (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $319K, to Vicki Loise (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Society for Laboratory Automation and SC
How much does Society for Laboratory Automation and SC give each year?
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Society for Laboratory Automation and SC?
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What is Society for Laboratory Automation and SC?
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Oak Brook, IL. It holds $16.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Society for Laboratory Automation and SC operate?
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Texas, Washington.
What is Society for Laboratory Automation and SC's EIN?
Society for Laboratory Automation and SC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2620284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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