Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc.
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Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc.

 
501(c)(3) organization
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533 TOWER RD
Ithaca NY 14853-7202

Ithaca NY | IRS ruling year: 1938 | EIN: 13-1739923  
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Organization Mission
THE BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE FOR PLANT RESEARACH, INC. (BTI) WAS FOUNDED BY WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON OUT OF A CONVICTION THAT "ANY PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE NATURE OF  ...
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Rating Information

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Great

This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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Rating Report

Accountability & Finance
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97

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
 

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Majority Independent Board Members - 95% independent members
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Independent Board Size - 19 independent members
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Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee
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Material Diversion of Assets - None
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Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
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Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
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Whistleblower Policy - Listed
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Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
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Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
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Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed
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Loans to/from Officers - None
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Website Disclosures

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Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
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Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 13.37%
25 out of 25 points  plus
Program Expense: Ratio - 82.31%
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Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.04
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Working Capital: Ratio - 3.87 years
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Additional Information

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