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V O L . X X X N O. X X I I 46 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 24 – 2 0 2 5 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2025 GOALS For over 90 years, e Jackson Labora- tory has made extensive contributions in nearly every disease area. e JAX strategic plan presents an unprecedented opportunity to leverage JAX'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 Rare Disease Translational Center; create enhanced cellular mod- els of human disease - And, for our more than 3,000 co- workers worldwide, deliver an excep- tional employee experience. COMMUNITY IMPACT The Jackson Laboratory's Volunteer Time Off program offers all employees two paid days per year to participate in charitable activities in their community. JAX Community Volunteers are small groups of employees who work for a common cause, including with Heart of Maine United Way, Alzheimer's Asso- ciation 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. e JAX College Scholarship Program supports first-generation Maine college students pursuing a STEM degree. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES As a nonprofit biomedical research institution, e 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 pro- grams to recruiting and retaining the brightest minds. Gifts can help scientists advance treatments and cures for addic- tion, 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. e 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 BOARD OFFICERS Carla Brodley, Ph.D. Vice Chair Neal Milch, J.D. Vice Chair BOARD MEMBERS Thomas Barry Otis Brawley, M.D. Joshua Broder Nancy Cox, Ph.D. Julie Daum Steven Fink, J.D. Jeffrey Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. Bertrand Garcia-Moreno, Ph.D. John Gibbons Melissa Guzy Eric Horvitz, M.D., Ph.D. Robert King, Ph.D. John Lowry George Montgomery Franklin "Frank" Moss, Ph.D. Jenny Rooke, Ph.D. Janet Rossant, Ph.D., FRS, FRSC Dinakar Singh Geoffrey Smith, J.D. Sandra Elaine Waite, J.D. Mary Kate Wold, J.D. Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci President and CEO Tim Dattels Board Chair Established: 1929 / Employees: 3,103 / Annual revenue: $620M TOP FUNDING SOURCES 77% Genetic resources and clinical/ research services 18% Grants/ research contracts 4% Investment return 1% Private gifts, other 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 In 2024 LuAnn Ballesteros, Vice President, External and Government Affairs, was awarded the Maine Development Foundation's Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award; The Jackson Laboratory was awarded the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce's 2024 President's Award; and JAX's signature education program, the Summer Student Program, celebrated its 100th year. 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 AT A GLANCE 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. The Jackson Laboratory celebrated the opening of its Island of Imagination Early Learning Center in January. Pictured are President and CEO Lon Cardon (right) and Senior Project and Program Administrator Jonathan Wood with his son.