Nipera Inc
NiPERA Inc. is the independently-incorporated science division of the Nickel Institute, operating as a private foundation (501(c)(3)) based in Durham, North Carolina. The organization is committed to supporting scientifically-sound research and promoting awareness of the care required in safely producing, using, and disposing of nickel.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$623K
-13.8% YoY
Grant Count
33
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
NiPERA's mission centers on supporting research investigations, studies, and surveys relating to occupational health and safety aspects of the nickel producing industries and related environmental matters. The organization ensures awareness of the current state of science on potential health and environmental effects associated with safely producing and using nickel, nickel compounds, and alloys.
Primary activities include:
- Initiating and funding research investigations, studies, and surveys relevant to human and environmental health effects of nickel exposure
- Formulating and managing nickel-related research and disseminating results to the nickel industry and scientific and regulatory communities
- Performing risk assessments of nickel-containing substances and mixtures for regulatory purposes
- Providing workplace guidance regarding occupational exposure monitoring and health assessments
- Keeping Nickel Institute Members informed on relevant papers, presentations, ongoing research, scientific meetings, and worldwide regulatory activities addressing nickel-related health and environmental issues
Grantmaking
NiPERA made 45 grants in the most recent reporting year. The organization commissions research projects conducted by global experts on nickel, including academic laboratories, government organizations, private laboratories, and consultancies that are independent of the nickel industry.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NiPERA provides science-based evidence to regulators in multiple countries including the United States, China, Australia, Norway, and New Zealand. The organization has expanded collaborations to address issues in new regions, including Indonesia, and in new applications such as cathode active materials.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,501,666
- Total revenues: $4,174,491
- Total expenses: $4,436,090
- Number of employees: 12
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,501,666 | $1,607,044 | $1,154,305 |
| Revenue | $4,174,491 | $4,672,102 | $4,784,964 |
| Expenses | $4,436,090 | $4,408,765 | $4,673,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,804,107 | $1,465,464 | $1,850,709 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,240 | $1,697 | $13 |
| Distributable Amount | $28,379 | $24,324 | $19,945 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dr. Chris Schlekat – Executive Director, NiPERA Inc.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON BATES | CHAIRMAN | 40 | $472,607 |
| GERALD M SCHUETZ CPA CGMA | TREASURER | 40 | $343,780 |
| CHRISTIAN E SCHLEKAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $319,031 |
| LINDA QUIRK | SECRETARY | 1.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, NiPERA's scientists continued over 40 years of work on fundamental questions regarding the safe use of nickel at the workplace, in communities, and in the environment. The organization successfully intervened on regulatory matters including Norway's proposed nickel occupational exposure limits and Australia/New Zealand's nickel water quality standards.
NiPERA scientists grew their scientific credentials through publishing scientific papers, speaking at international conferences, and expanding professional networks. The organization is increasingly recognized as a credible authority on risk assessment and management as well as nickel-specific science.
**Contact Information:**
Address: 2525 Meridian Parkway, Suite 240, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Telephone: +1 919-595-1950
Website: www.nipera.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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