Mission: Established in 1946, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is one of the country's largest, private, non-profit research organizations. TSRI has always stood at the forefront of basic biomedical science, a vital segment of medical research that seeks to comprehend the most fundamental processes of life. TSRI has become internationally recognized for its basic research into immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, virology and synthetic vaccine development. The Institute has established a lengthy track record of major contributions to the betterment of health and the human condition. (Less)

The Scripps Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1991, and donations are tax-deductible.