THE WELCH INSTITUTE
EIN 85-3543248 · Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (U33)
What they do
The Institute is Organized and Shall Be Operated Exclusively for Charitable Purposes Within The Meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of The Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and is Organized and Shall Be Operated Exclusively for The Benefit Of, to Perform The Functions Of, or to Carry Out The Purposes of Rice University and Its Affiliated Organizations That Are Exempt From Taxation Under Section 501(c)(3) of The Code, and Classified As Other Than A Private Foundation Under The Code. In Accomplishment of Such Purposes, The Institute Will: Seek to Advance The Science and Learning Concerning, and Development Of, Advanced Materials; Seek to Solve Fundamental Challenges In The Field of Advanced Materials; Seek to Accelerate The Application of New Knowledge Concerning Advanced Materials to Global Challenges; and Seek to Provide Educational Opportunities for Students and Scientists to Broaden Their Understanding of The Field of Chemistry Generally and Advanced Materials In Particular.
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They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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REGINALD DESROCHESDIRECTOR
AMY DITTMARDIRECTOR
KELLY FOXASSISTANT TREASURER
VETA BYRD-PEREZASSISTANT SECRETARY
OMAR SYEDSECRETARY
ADAM KUSPADIRECTOR
ALBERT CHAODIRECTOR
ALEXANDER KARSNERDIRECTOR
CARIN BARTHVICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR
CHARLES BLANKENSHIPDIRECTOR
GINA LUNAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TREASURER
JAMES T HACKETTCHAIR OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- April 2021
- Location
- 6100 Main Street MS 70, Houston, TX 77005
- County
- Harris
- In care of
- GINA LUNA
- Primary officer
- GINA LUNA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2022
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2022
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (U33)
- IRS tax category
- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering