The Open Humans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities around their personal data, to explore and share for the purposes of education, health, and research. The organization operates and manages Open Humans, a project and community that enables individuals to connect their data with research and citizen science.
Email is our preferred contact method! You can email us at support@openhumans.org
Open Humans Foundation
500 Westover Dr #10553
Sanford, NC 27330
As part of our commitment to transparency, the governance documents of Open Humans Foundation are publicly available:
The Open Humans Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Donations help support and expand our programs, furthering our mission.
(Note: Our nonprofit was formerly named "PersonalGenomes.org", and this is still reflected in some of our current materials.)
Online Donation: has a percentage-based fee, best for smaller donations (e.g. less than $500)
Personal Check payable to:
Open Humans Foundation
500 Westover Dr #10553
Sanford, NC 27330
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Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): 26-2973607
IRS Determination Letter (2008):
PersonalGenomes.org 501(c)(3) (PDF)
IRS Affirmation Letter (2017):
Open Humans Foundation 501(c)(3) (PDF)
Tax Returns:
2008 Form 990
2009 Form 990
2010 Form 990
2011 Form 990
2012 Form 990
2013 Form 990
2014 Form 990
2015 Form 990
2016 Form 990