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September 21, 2023 2023 Giving Guide

Jackson Laboratory

2024 Goals

For over 90 years, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has made extensive contributions in nearly every disease area. The JAX strategic plan presents an unprecedented opportunity to leverage the Laboratory’s scientific expertise and unique capabilities to develop and provide research resources to the global scientific community. Our major goals are: build the bridge between mouse model organisms and human disease; expand and innovate JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services; create the JAX Global Data Sciences Hub; create enhanced cellular models of human disease; and, for our nearly 3,000 co-workers worldwide, deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Community Impact

The Jackson Laboratory’s Volunteer Time Off program offers all employees two paid days per year for charitable activities in their community. JAX Community Volunteers are small groups of employees who work for a common cause, including Heart of Maine United Way, Alzheimer’s Association of Maine and others. JAX staff members serve on town councils, select boards and planning boards, and are involved in nonprofit organizations that support youth and families with issues such as food insecurity, housing, public health, libraries and education. The JAX College Scholarship Program supports first-generation Maine college students pursuing a STEM degree.

Giving Opportunities

As a nonprofit biomedical research institution, The Jackson Laboratory can pursue new discoveries thanks in part to philanthropy. Support from donors impacts every facet of JAX’s work, from research initiatives and educational programs to recruiting and retaining the brightest minds. Gifts can help scientists advance treatments and cures for addiction, aging, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, neurological and immune disorders, rare diseases and more. JAX accepts gifts from companies that sponsor matching gift programs for its employees. Learn more about donating to JAX by emailing develop@jax.org, calling (800) 474-9880 or visiting www.jax.org/give.

Volunteer Opportunities

JAX welcomes volunteers to the Maine State Science Fair, managed by JAX and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. The science fair encourages high school students to submit a science or engineering project and is always seeking volunteers with STEM expertise to be judges at the event.

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization that leverages a unique combination of research, education and resources to achieve its mission.

Leadership

Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci President and CEO

 

Tim Dattels Board Chair

 

Board officers

Carla Brodley, Ph.D., Vice Chair

Neal Milch, J.D., Vice Chair

Board Members

Adaora Adimora, M.D., MPH

Thomas Barry

Otis Brawley, M.D.

Joshua Broder

Carla Brodley, Ph.D.

Nancy Cox, Ph.D.

Julie Hembrock Daum

Steven Fink, J.D.

Jeffrey Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.

Bertrand Garcia-Moreno, Ph.D.

John Gibbons

Melissa Guzy

Charles Hewett, Ph.D.

John Lowry

Neal Milch, J.D.

George Montgomery

Franklin Moss, Ph.D.

Dennis Paustenbach, Ph.D.

Jenny Rooke, Ph.D.

Janet Rossant, Ph.D.

David Roux

Dinakar Singh

Geoffrey Smith, J.D.

Joan Steitz, Ph.D.

Sandra Waite, J.D.

Mary Kate Wold, J.D.

At a Glance

Established: 1929

Employees: 2,993

Annual revenue: $583M

Top funding sources

79% Genetic resources and clinical/ research services

19% Grants/research contracts

1% Investment return

1% Private gifts and grants

Contact

600 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609

(207) 288-6000

www.jax.org

facebook.com/JacksonLaboratory

twitter.com/jacksonlab

instagram.com/jaxlab/

Awards/Accolades

2023: Cat Lutz, Ph.D., part of national team receiving a five-year, $22.8 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to validate rare disease therapies.

2022: Ryan Tewhey, Ph.D., 2022 Maine Public Health Association’s Public Health Business Champion Award.

2021: Edison Liu, M.D., Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year; Cat Lutz, Ph.D., Rare Impact Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Mission Statement

We discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in our shared quest to improve human health.

Service locations

Worldwide