Funding and operations

Whitehead Institute’s commitment to best-in-class research remains unwavering, even in the face of a challenging federal funding environment. Drawing upon its own endowment and the generous support of individuals, corporations and foundations, the Institute has been able to keep pace with the rapidly escalating costs associated with maintaining— and defining—the state of the art. Institute administration is now focusing on streamlining operations, helping to ensure that a larger proportion of every dollar will directly support Whitehead science.

The future for Whitehead research is extraordinarily bright, firmly supported by the Institute’s solid financial foundation. Going forward, major efforts, such as the recently launched Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Initiative, will be underwritten by a mix of new partnerships, additional funding sources and the kind of resourcefulness that has long been a Whitehead hallmark.

2007 annual report (2.14MB pdf)

2006 annual report (264kb pdf)

2005 annual report (768kb pdf)

Last updated July 16, 2008.