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Mriglobal

EIN 44-0545878 · Kansas City, MO

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the lives of people through innovative scientific and engineering research.

Income
$115.8 million
Spending
$121.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
497
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.0 million, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (science, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (science, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $36.4 million spent. Integrated Health Surveillance and Diagnostics - MRIGlobal performs research to counter threats to human health. In our world-class laboratories, our team supports all phases of immuno and molecular assays in our CAP/CLIA certified labs. Our capabilities range from the development of cutting-edge molecular and immunological assays focused on emerging highly infectious diseases, researching vaccines and therapeutics, and the advancement of novel, highly sensitive diagnostic assays, ushering them all through regulatory clearance.
  2. $42.1 million spent. Integrated Defense Solutions - MRIGlobal guards human health and safety by defending against chemical, biological, and explosive threats. With decades of chemical warfare agent detection, evaluation, and assessment, our unique expertise and history combines scientific and engineering experts with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to advance programs across the United States government and private sectors. This includes the design, building, testing, and evaluation of advanced products and technologies such as miniature devices capable of detecting toxic materials and chemical agents, field-deployable laboratories, and medical response systems that improve national defense and global health.
  3. $17.0 million spent. Integrated Pharmaceutical Solutions - MRIGlobal bridges the gap between drug discovery and commercialization. We provide the necessary services including development, manufacturing, testing, and clinical trial material management support for drug substances, drug products, intermediates, and impurities, including reference standard materials. Our team works in the appropriate regulatory framework, such as GLP, GMP, and in accordance with ICH guidelines to ensure strict compliance to quality and regulatory requirements. This work helps support informed public health decisions, and guiding investigational new drugs through development, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of June 30, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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