ADA Forsyth Institute Inc

Somerville, MA · Founded 1937

Independent research institute advancing oral health through scientific discovery and clinical innovation

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Research & Innovation

Topic

Oral Health

Contact

Dr Wenyuan Shi

Website Contact

About Organization

The ADA Forsyth Institute conducts research in oral health sciences and translates discoveries into clinical applications. Based in Somerville, MA, the organization operates with annual revenue of $33.3 million and employs 165 research professionals. Founded in 1937, the institute bridges basic science and dental care delivery.

What They Focus On

Research Innovation

Advancing scientific understanding of oral diseases through microbiology, immunology, and translational research to develop new treatments

Care Access

Expanding dental service availability for underserved populations through facility grants, equipment support, and community partnerships

Elder Health

Developing specialized dental care models and technologies tailored to the unique needs of senior adult populations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$33.3M

Assets (2024)

$32.3M

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$17,679,809	$14,874,687	$30,977,648	165
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$21,708,148	$25,966,534	$37,341,891	168
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$16,645,095	$22,654,769	$49,095,156	126
2019	$15,162,236	$24,582,618	$46,427,599	161
2018	$21,020,126	$26,026,807	$52,655,810	159
2017	$18,192,639	$32,286,260	$61,681,227	151

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Scientific Discovery

Research teams investigate disease mechanisms and host-microbe interactions in laboratory settings
02

Clinical Translation

Findings are developed into testable interventions and diagnostic technologies for patient care
03

Community Partnerships

Collaborate with facilities to implement innovations and expand access to dental services
04

Evidence Building

Pilot programs generate data to refine approaches and demonstrate impact on health outcomes

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by ADA Forsyth Institute Inc

Oral Health Research

Conducts basic and translational research in microbiology, immunology, and oral disease mechanisms

Clinical Innovation

Develops and tests new diagnostic tools and treatment approaches for dental diseases

Access to Care

Supports community facilities with equipment and resources to expand dental services for underserved populations

Elder Adult Dental Care

Pilots care models and technologies specifically designed for senior populations through ForsythCares program

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind ADA Forsyth Institute Inc.

Dr Wenyuan Shi

CEO

Milestones

1937

Institute Founded

1937

Established as research arm of American Dental Association to advance oral health science

2018

Peak Research Output

2018

Reached revenue of $21.0 million supporting expanded research programs and clinical trials

2021

Post-Pandemic Growth

2021

Revenue rebounded to $21.7 million with focus on access to care initiatives

2024

Expansion Milestone

2024

Achieved $33.3 million in revenue supporting elder care pilots and equipment grants

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.2M

Highest Paid

$544K

DR Wenyuan Shi

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
DR Wenyuan Shi	CEO & Chief Scientific Officer	$492,114	$52,360	$544,474	45
Benjamin Wu	Chief Operating Officer	$482,915	$52,861	$535,776	45
Wei Hsu	Senior Member Of Staff	$348,087	$61,067	$409,154	45
Sok Cheng Soh	CFO & Treasurer	$336,620	$43,368	$379,988	45
Carline Durocher	General Legal Counsel & Secretary	$297,704	$63,069	$360,773	45
DR Thomas Van Dyke	VP Clinical & Trans. Res.	$319,602	$36,687	$356,289	45
Jessica Mark Welch	Senior Member Of Staff	$260,015	$24,702	$284,717	45
Mary Ellen Davey	Senior Member Of Staff	$248,322	$35,230	$283,552	45
Raymond A Cohlmia DDS	Director & Chair (Beginning 10/24/23)	$0	$61,583	$61,583	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Wenyuan Shi	CEO & Chief Scientific Officer	$442,104	$33,568	$475,672	45
Thomas Van Dyke	VP Clinical & Trans. Res.	$311,763	$27,851	$339,614	45
Wanda Cordova	CFO & Treasurer (Until 4/30/22)	$275,126	$21,261	$296,387	45
Ibrahim Kantarci	Senior Scientist	$251,918	$29,028	$280,946	45
Carline Durocher	General Legal Counsel & SEC	$222,856	$50,269	$273,125	45
Pramod Soparkar	Senior Scientist	$221,860	$44,861	$266,721	45
Paula Lapalme	Chief Administration Officer	$213,422	$24,227	$237,649	45
Hatice Hasturk	Senior Member Of Staff	$203,494	$26,646	$230,140	45
Tingxi Wu	DIR. Of Orthodontic And Craniofacial Development	$188,188	$23,969	$212,157	45

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
DR Wenyuan Shi	CEO & Chief Scientific Officer	$424,004	$34,806	$458,810	45
DR Thomas E Van Dyke	VP Clinical & Trans. Res.	$308,378	$23,432	$331,810	45
MS Carline Durocher	General Legal Counsel & SEC	$237,083	$48,793	$285,876	45
DR Floyd Dewhirst	Senior Scientist	$220,067	$47,594	$267,661	45
DR Pramod M Soparkar	Senior Scientist	$220,572	$35,308	$255,880	45
MS Wanda Cordova	CFO & Treasurer	$234,251	$18,391	$252,642	45
MS Paula Lapalme	Chief Administration Officer	$190,138	$16,928	$207,066	45
DR Ibrahim Kantarci	Senior Scientist	$179,256	$23,512	$202,768	45
DR Xuesong He	Associate Scientist	$189,250	$12,163	$201,413	45

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
DR Wenyuan Shi	CEO & Chief Scientific Officer	$412,670	$34,126	$446,796	45
DR Thomas E Van Dyke	VP Clinical & Trans. Res.	$309,003	$26,380	$335,383	45
DR Floyd Dewhirst	Senior Scientist	$220,702	$48,977	$269,679	45
DR Pramod M Soparkar	Senior Scientist	$220,239	$37,260	$257,499	45
MS Wanda Cordova	CFO & Treasurer	$225,455	$20,939	$246,394	45
DR Ibrahim Kantarci	Associate Scientist	$195,830	$26,666	$222,496	45
MS Paula Lapalme	Chief Administration Officer	$183,264	$25,313	$208,577	45
DR Xuesong He	Associate Scientist	$181,486	$16,141	$197,627	45
MS Genevieve Holmesthru 320	Chief Project Officer & SEC	$111,457	$10,014	$121,471	45
Mscarline Durocheras Of 320	General Legal Counsel & SEC	$75,838	$15,950	$91,788	45

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$98K Grants Received

$678K Grants Given

14 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc

$35K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$23K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$16K

DCU for Kids

$15K

Mds Foundation Inc.

$10K

Top Grantees

9 total

J Craig Venter Institute LA JOLLA, CA

$208K

Marine Biological Laboratory WOODSHOLE, MA

$135K

Harvard Medical School BOSTON, MA

$87K

The Research Foundation for SUNY ALBANY, NY

$72K

University of Washington SEATTLE, WA

$69K

Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc BOSTON, MA

$57K

The Regents of the University of Michigan DEARBORN, MI

$37K

Massachusetts General Hospital BOSTON, MA

$7K

President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA

$6K

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund DCU for Kids Mds Foundation Inc. J Craig Venter Institute Marine Biological Laboratory Harvard Medical School The Research Foundation for SUNY University of Washington Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc The Regents of the University of Michigan Massachusetts General Hospital President and Fellows of Harvard College

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$73.2M Total Obligated

$73.2M Total Amount

33 Awards

1 Agency

Awards (Top 20)

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
HHS	R01DE022586	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2012-2028	$7,960,022
HHS	R01DE016937	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2006-2026	$7,919,536
HHS	R01DE023810	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2029	$6,011,133
HHS	R01DE025255	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2015-2026	$5,760,212
HHS	R01DE025020	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2015-2024	$4,925,417
HHS	R01DE029479	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2021-2026	$3,746,349
HHS	R01DE024580	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2022-2025	$3,507,847
HHS	R01DE030136	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2021-2026	$3,025,869
HHS	R01DE027249	COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B)	2017-2022	$2,955,621
HHS	T90DE026110	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2017-2027	$2,570,145
HHS	RM1DE034233	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2029	$2,539,292
HHS	R01NS102261	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2025	$2,479,714
HHS	R01DE031274	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2022-2026	$2,456,460
HHS	R01DE032834	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2023-2028	$2,350,281
HHS	R01DE030646	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2021-2026	$2,348,947
HHS	R01DE030943	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2022-2027	$1,980,557
HHS	R01DE033013	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2023-2028	$1,615,013
HHS	R01NS132387	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2029	$1,495,379
HHS	R01DE033659	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2029	$1,152,125
HHS	R01DE033442	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2029	$959,035

+ 13 more awards

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

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100 Chestnut St Somerville, MA 02143

ADA Forsyth Institute Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Scientific Discovery

Clinical Translation

Community Partnerships

Evidence Building

Programs and Initiatives

Oral Health Research

Clinical Innovation

Access to Care

Elder Adult Dental Care

Team & Leadership

Dr Wenyuan Shi

Milestones

Institute Founded

Peak Research Output

Post-Pandemic Growth

Expansion Milestone

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Disregarded Entities

Federal Funding

Awards (Top 20)

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