Universities Research Association Inc
UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC. (URA) IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. THE MISSION OF URA IS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TO EXPAND THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE, FOSTER INNOVATION, AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SCIENTISTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.0M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$328K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
21
+23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-17.5% YoY
About Universities Research Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Universities Research Association Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $328K. Net investment income was $522K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,005,395 | $20,400,511 | $18,569,709 |
| Revenue | $5,131,159 | $5,770,537 | $6,414,512 |
| Expenses | $7,370,158 | $6,296,625 | $4,375,289 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $522,103 | $679,371 | $736,701 |
| 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
74 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Universities Research Association Inc
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY SANDS | CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM H JOYCE | VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | — |
| DAVID LEEBRON | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREGORY FENVES | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GENE BLOCK | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HARRIS PASTIDES | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN HOLLOWAY | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY SUE COLEMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA C FREEMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT ROBBINS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARRY BARISH | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARNETT S STOKES | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REX D GEVEDEN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN MESTER | PRESIDENT | 38 | $493,227 |
| TED WACKLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $341,534 |
| MARY EGGER | CHIEF COUNSEL | 40 | $297,884 |
| NAVNEET KAUR | CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $225,102 |
| DAVID SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR, USSO | 40 | $301,621 |
| TIGIST GEBEYEHU | SR. FINANCE & OPERATIONS ANALYST | 40 | $143,829 |
| DAVETTA TRUJILLO | USSO BUSINESS & FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $128,995 |
| CLAUDETTE ROSADO-REYES | DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $160,108 |
| LOURDES RUIZ GARCIA | SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 40 | $102,158 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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