Arc Research Institute
Arc Research Institute: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Our mission is to accelerate scientific progress and understand the root causes of complex diseases. This challenge requires researchers across many disciplines to study fundamental biological mechanisms, develop new technologies, and innovate on therapeutic concepts.”
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
- $1.1M Alden J Woodrow, 1.4% of spending
- Revenue
- $122.3M 98.5% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $82.8M 77.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $100.7M end of 2024
- Savings
- 14.6 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 155 employees, 12 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 77.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Arc Research Institute spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $120.4M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $8.7M to $100.7M in 3 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2021 to 2024.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse One | Consulting | $1,314,517 |
| Wilmerhale | Legal services | $371,768 |
| Milltown Partners Lp | Marketing | $329,890 |
| Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer Llp | Legal services | $267,843 |
| Innovive LLC | Consulting | $218,577 |
The questions people ask about the Arc Research Institute.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Arc Research Institute CEO make?
Alden J Woodrow, Chief Operating Officer, received $1,141,800 in reportable compensation in 2024, 1.4% of Arc Research Institute's $82.8M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of Arc Research Institute donations go to programs?
Arc Research Institute reported 77.4% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 22.6% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does Arc Research Institute have?
Net assets were $100.7M at the end of 2024, about 14.6 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes Arc Research Institute have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- Arc Research Institute Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- Arc Research Institute Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Arc Research Institute: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/arc-research-institute/