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Research Corporation

ORGANIZATION

"The second foundation established in the United States and the only one devoted to the advancement of science, Research Corporation was founded in 1912. Its operations are governed within the guidelines of a "private operating foundation," which means that it may perform activities related to science advancement in addition to funding others to carry on such activities. The foundation is the fulfillment of the unique philanthropic concept of Frederick G. Cottrell, scientist inventor and philanthropist, who established Research Corporation with the assistance of Charles Doolittle Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Research Corporation's funds were initially derived from proceeds from Dr. Cottrell's invention, the electrostatic precipitator for controlling air pollution, and from inventions contributed by public-spirited scientists. Today, Research Corporation’s operating funds are derived from an endowment based on those contributed proceeds."

Official Website:
http://www.rescorp.org/

Location:
Tucson, AZ

Founding Date:
1912

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Patricia C. Barron
Business
c. 1943   Former Xerox executive
Frederick G. Cottrell
Inventor
10-Jan-1877 16-Nov-1948 Smokestack filters to fight pollution
Robert Holland, Jr.
Business
c. 1940   CEO of Ben & Jerry's, 1995-96
Gayle P. W. Jackson
Business
c. 1946   Energy Global
Grote Reber
Astronomer
22-Dec-1911 20-Dec-2002 First radio astronomer
George L. Shinn
Business
12-Mar-1923 16-Dec-2013 CEO of First Boston, 1975-83


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