7-466: The Protein Society is an international, not-for-profit , scholarly society with the mission to provide forums for the advancement of research into protein structure , function, design and applications. The Protein Society was founded in 1986, with the leadership of Ralph Bradshaw, Finn Wold, David Eisenberg , Ken Walsh, Hans Neurath , and other protein researchers from diverse fields. Ralph Bradshaw
14-426: A NPO as they are not formed explicitly for the public good as an NPO must be, and NFPOs are considered "recreational organizations", meaning that they do not operate with the goal of generating revenue as opposed to NPOs. An NFPO does not have the same obligation as an NPO to serve the public good, and as such it may be used to apply for tax-exempt status as an organization that serves its members and does not have
21-437: Is a legal entity that does not distribute surplus funds to its members and is formed to fulfill specific objectives. An NFPO does not earn profit for its owners, as any revenue generated by its activities must be put back into the organization. While not-for-profit organizations and non-profit organizations (NPO) are distinct legal entities, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. An NFPO must be differentiated from
28-546: The Society began publishing the trans-disciplinary academic journal Protein Science , with Hans Neurath serving as editor-in-chief. The journal covers research on the structure, function, and biochemical significance of proteins, their role in molecular and cell biology, genetics, and evolution, and their regulation and mechanisms of action. As of 2024, the editor-in-chief is John Kuriyan . The society organizes an annual symposium which hosts hundreds of participants from all over
35-586: The goal of generating profit. An example of this is a sports club , which exists for the enjoyment of its members and thus would function well as an NFPO, with revenue being re-invested into improving the organization. These organizations typically file for tax exemption in the United States under section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code as social clubs. Common ventures for which NFPOs are established include: Charities, as NFPOs, function under
42-493: The world, features research presentations by leaders from the diverse fields involved in protein science, a graduate student poster competition, networking opportunities , free undergraduate registration, educational workshops, and the annual presentation of the Protein Society's Awards. The Protein Society presents eight awards each year: Not-for-profit A not-for-profit or non-for-profit organization ( NFPO )
49-400: Was the society's first president, followed by David Eisenberg , Finn Wold, Mark Hermodson, Joseph Villafranca, Brian Matthews , Robert Sauer , Christopher Dobson , Wiliam DeGrado , C. Robert Matthews , Jeffrey Kelly , Arthur Palmer , Daniel Raleigh, Lynne Regan , James U. Bowie , Carol Post , Charles L. Brooks III , Amy E. Keating , Chuck R. Sanders , Elizabeth Meiering In 1987,
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