Founded in 1953, HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy with a vibrant community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals. Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.
1953
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$25.89 billion
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Largest Biomedical Research Philanthropy
HHMI is one of the world’s largest basic biomedical research and science education philanthropies.
Funding for Research and Education
Over the last five years, HHMI has spent approximately $4.4 billion on research and science education.
Overall Score
72
56
/100
Program Expense Ratio
80.85%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
23.66%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.06625
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
21.08
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 2.027M | 0.27% |
| Program Services | 4.78M | 0.64% |
| Investment Income | 173.8M | 23.20% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 540.5M | 72.17% |
| Other Notable Sources | 700.1K | 0.09% |
| Total Revenue | 749M | 100.00% |
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