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ZETETIC INSTITUTE

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860723852 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE B99Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · zetetic.org
revenue
$286K
expenses
$130K
net assets
$77K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Zetetic Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1992 for scientific research, education, and technology development. It conducts research in areas such as acousto-optical modulation, precision metrology, and high-speed imaging, with applications in biological and medical fields. The institute also supports student education through research opportunities and internships.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Educational Support
Provides opportunities for graduate students to complete dissertation research, and for undergraduate and secondary school students to work on senior theses, special research projects, and internships.
Scientific Research
Conducts research in areas including acousto-optical modulation, precision metrology, high speed imaging using confocal microscopy, high speed imaging with sub-optical wavelength resolution, medical instrumentation, optical data storage, and lithography.
Technology Development and Transfer
Develops technologies based on inventions, files patent applications, and works with manufacturing companies to produce products based on these technologies.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Molecular Imaging Technology Development 8 activities
    • Advanced research in acousto-optical and imaging technologies
      Conducts research in acousto-optical modulation, precision metrology, high-speed imaging using confocal microscopy, sub-optical wavelength resolution imaging, medical instrumentation, optical data storage, and lithography. Applies high-speed confocal imaging to biological and medical research, including optical biopsies for diagnostic purposes.
    • Advanced research in acousto-optical and imaging technologies
      Conducts research in acousto-optical modulation, precision metrology, high-speed imaging using confocal microscopy, sub-optical wavelength resolution imaging, medical instrumentation, optical data storage, and lithography. Research supports both fundamental advances and applied technological development.
    • Applied Research and Development
      Conducts research in areas such as acousto-optical modulation, precision metrology, and high-speed imaging, applying these to fields like biological and medical research, and developing prototypes based on these inventions.
    • Applied Research and Development
      Conducts research in acousto-optical modulation, precision metrology, high-speed imaging (confocal microscopy, sub-optical wavelength resolution), medical instrumentation, optical data storage, and lithography, applying these to biological and medical research and diagnostic optical biopsies. This research leads to inventions, with 92 U.S. patents issued and approximately 60 pending, and prototypes under development.
    • Development and commercialization of patented technologies
      Holds 92 issued U.S. patents and approximately 60 pending, with technologies incorporated into current manufacturing products and others in product-engineering or prototype development stages at manufacturing companies.
    • Intellectual Property Development and Licensing
      Files U.S. and international patent applications, with 92 U.S. patents issued and approximately 60 pending, and licenses these technologies for incorporation into products by manufacturing companies.
    • Intellectual property development and technology transfer
      Has secured 92 issued U.S. patents and approximately 60 pending, with technologies incorporated into current manufacturing products and others in product-engineering or prototype development stages at manufacturing companies.
    • Technology Transfer and Commercialization
      Facilitates the incorporation of technologies based on its patents and patent applications into products currently being produced by manufacturing companies, with other products in the engineering stage.
  • Youth Internship Placement 4 activities
    • STEM education and research training for students
      Provides research and internship opportunities for students at multiple levels, including hosting University of Arizona graduate students completing Ph.D. dissertations, supporting senior theses and special research projects, and offering internships to students from the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, and secondary schools during summer and academic terms.
    • STEM education and research training for students
      Provides research mentorship and academic support for graduate and undergraduate students, including hosting University of Arizona Ph.D. candidates, supporting senior theses, and offering internships to students from the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, and secondary schools during summer and academic terms.
    • Student Research and Internship Programs
      Supports University of Arizona graduate students in completing Ph.D. dissertation research and senior theses, and provides internship opportunities for students from the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, and secondary schools.
    • Student Research and Internship Programs
      Hosts University of Arizona graduate students for Ph.D. dissertation research, supports University of Arizona students in completing senior theses and special research projects, and provides internship opportunities for students from the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, and secondary schools.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$286K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$444K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$77K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -36.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • BURT BEARDSLEY — DIRECTOR
  • GARY WOMACK — DIRECTOR
  • HENRY A HILL — PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Pima Community College Partner — Hosted students for internships and research projects
  • University of Arizona Partner — Hosted graduate and undergraduate students for dissertation research, theses, and internships