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The 990 read · EIN 11-2013303 · NY · Fiscal year 2024

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“The organization conducts research in the biological sciences with a particular emphasis on basic research in molecular biology and genetics.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$975K Bruce Stillman Phd, 0.5% of spending
Revenue
$232.7M 61.9% from donations and grants
Spent
$199.8M 82.2% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$1.15B end of 2024
Savings
69.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
1,333 employees, 22 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

2 things to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

medium

Loans to or from officers, directors or key employees

Part IV line 26 answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, line 26; Schedule L Part II
low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28a answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 82.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
82.2¢
Programs, $164.2M
1.1¢
Fundraising, $2.2M
16.7¢
Admin, $33.4M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
2¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory spent 2¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $144.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 12.8% of program spending $21.0M

Educational meetings & courses program: cshl's reputation as one of the premier hubs of activity in biology and genetics is linked to its meetings and courses program. With roots in the legendary annual symposia in quantitative biology series, which began in 1933, the program organizes more than 60 meetings and courses annually, covering a wide range of topics in the biological sciences. In 2024, the program continued to successfully hold virtual meetings and courses attracting close to 13,000 participants. (see schedule o)(continued from part iii)participants range from the most accomplished…

Program 2 · 6.2% of program spending $10.2M

Publications: with origins in the 1930's, cshl press enhances the laboratory's educational mission by publishing original work that assists in the advance and spread of scientific knowledge. Sale of its publications enhances the laboratory's international reputation for excellence. The press publishes research and review journals, books, manuals, primers and other information sources, in electronic and print form. In 2024, the press published 283 print books, including 15 new titles. The press also produces 3 print/online journals, 4 online only journals and 1 no-charge journals.

Program 3 · 4.6% of program spending $7.6M

Other programs school of biological sciences: the cshl school of biological sciences (sbs) trains the next generation of biologists, offering a ph.d. In biology in as little as 4 years to a limited number of accomplished students (approximately 50) drawn from around the world. The curriculum is designed to train self-confident, self-reliant young scientists to become scholars and to acquire the knowledge that their research and future careers demand. Our graduates are well prepared to enter a wide array of careers that include academic research, biotech, pharma, consulting, and publishing.…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $573.5M to $1.15B in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
574
555
535
571
664
669
846
899
991
961
1100
1148
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Bruce Stillman Phd
CEO and Trustee
$975,312
John Tuke
Chief Operating Officer
$584,160
David Tuveson
Scientist
$543,180
Michael Wigler
Scientist
$440,079
Charles V Prizzi
Senior VP Advancement
$427,202
Nicholas Milowski
CFO
$413,390
Anthony Zador
Scientist
$410,471
Nicholas Tonks
Scientist
$403,117
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Centerbrook ArchitectsArchitectural$2,490,333
Akf Engineers LlpEngineering$602,462
Grant Thornton Advisors LLCAccounting$354,606
Huron Consulting Group IncConsulting$338,359
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks PcLegal$312,999
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory CEO make?

Bruce Stillman Phd, CEO and Trustee, received $975,312 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.5% of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's $199.8M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory donations go to programs?

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory reported 82.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 1.1% as fundraising and 16.7% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have?

Net assets were $1.15B at the end of 2024, about 69.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 2 of our twelve screening rules: loans to or from officers, directors or key employees; business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
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Amir Arani, “Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/cold-spring-harbor-laboratory/