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Arc Institute

Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It was founded in 2021 to give scientists research opportunities without the need for external grant applications. Its stated aims are to accelerate discovery and close the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world impact.

EIN: 87-1920284arcinstitute.org

Executive Director

Silvana Konermann

Key facts

Founded: 2021source
Headquarters: Palo Alto, Californiasource
Initial funding commitments: $650 millionsource
Revenue, fiscal year ending Dec. 2024: $122,280,682source
Total assets, fiscal year ending Dec. 2024: $184,388,461source

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