Nonprofit · EIN 65-1268370
THEISS RESEARCH
Tax-exempt · LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,412,211 | $3,312,932 | $99,279 | $1,090,714 | $133,485 | $957,229 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,731,845 | $2,768,192 | -$36,347 | $975,975 | $117,530 | $858,445 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,282,517
- of which government grants
- $3,211,826
- Program service revenue
- $103,900
- Investment income
- $24,470
- Other revenue
- $1,324
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $180,737
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,290,067
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,209,529
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,000
- Travel
- $33,267
- Program services (functional)
- $3,312,796
- Management and general (functional)
- $136
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $975,975
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,090,714
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $133,485
- Net assets, end of year
- $957,229
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $774,433
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $182,796
- Gross receipts
- $3,412,211
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Jurgen Theiss | Director, President, and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $155,790 | $21,406 |
| Dr Huairuo Zhang | Research Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,464 | $33,794 |
| Richard A Lew | Project Engineer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,473 | $20,053 |
| Dr Jacob M Majikes | Research Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,306 | $12,514 |
| Dr Sebastian Engmann | Research Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,934 | $12,824 |
| Dr Victor L Krayzman | Project Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,844 | $8,054 |
| Dr Florian Weissbach | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Fabian Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hans C de Salas-del Valle | CFO and Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Jurgen Theiss | Director, President, and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,365 | $19,810 |
| Jozsef Imrek | Research Engineer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,381 | $15,285 |
| Dr Huairuo Zhang | Research Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,812 | $32,195 |
| Dr Victor L Krayzman | Project Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,923 | $10,561 |
| Richard A Lew | Project Engineer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,234 | $18,978 |
| Dr Sebastian Engmann | Research Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,248 | $12,229 |
| Dr Florian Weissbach | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Fabian Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hans C de Salas-del Valle | CFO and Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7411 EADS AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-5037
- In care of
- % JURGEN THEISS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 7411 Eads Avenue, La Jolla CA 92037
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Jurgen Theiss, 7411 Eads Ave, La Jolla, CA 920375037
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Jurgen Theiss, 7411 Eads Avenue, La Jolla CA 92037
- Signed the 990
- Jurgen Theiss, President and CEO
- Phone
- (858) 336-5461
- Website
- www.theissresearch.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 65-1268370 or by the name THEISS RESEARCH.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The organization's mission is to provide a supportive environment in which scientists can perform and otherwise advance scientific research, for public dissemination and benefit, in areas including, but not limited to, the studies of the ocean and atmosphere, as well as establish and maintain international relations in science.
Program accomplishments
- One employee conducted scientific research in physical oceanography, two in computational science, eleven in materials science, sixteen in physics, five in biophysics, one in chemistry, one in microsystems, and one in electrical engineering. The results of the conducted scientific research were published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, books, and/or reports, presented at scientific conferences, and/or provided online. One independent contractor outside the United States was hired. This independent contractor supported scientific research in public policy.Expenses $3,312,796 · revenue $105,224
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-1268370
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,090,714
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,412,211
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,412,211 | $3,312,932 | $1,090,714 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,731,845 | $2,768,192 | $975,975 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,504,877 | $2,597,969 | $1,005,080 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Jurgen Theiss | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 65-1268370).
Questions about THEISS RESEARCH
- What is the EIN of THEISS RESEARCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THEISS RESEARCH is 65-1268370.
- Is THEISS RESEARCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to THEISS RESEARCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THEISS RESEARCH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THEISS RESEARCH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THEISS RESEARCH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THEISS RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Jurgen Theiss.
- Who are the officers and directors of THEISS RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,790 (Dr Jurgen Theiss, Director, President, and CEO).
- How much revenue does THEISS RESEARCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,412,211, expenses of $3,312,932 and total assets of $1,090,714 at year end.
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