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Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners

Empower innovative use and stewardship of Earth Science data to solve our planets greatest challenges.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is a science technology organization based in SEVERNA PARK, United States. Annual revenue: $973K. EIN: 912156197.

Founded
Headquarters
Severna Park, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Empower innovative use and stewardship of Earth Science data to solve our planets greatest challenges.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.0% of total expenses ($155,000 of $1,295,350).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Severna Park, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 912156197. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 912156197. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is located in Severna Park, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is a science technology organization based in SEVERNA PARK, United States. Annual revenue: $973K. EIN: 912156197. Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 912156197, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Sarah C•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners

What is Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners?
Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Severna Park, United States. Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners is a science technology organization based in SEVERNA PARK, United States. Annual revenue: $973K. EIN: 912156197.
When was Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners founded?
Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners was founded in 2001.
Who leads Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners?
Sarah Cooley serves as Executive Director.
Where is Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners located?
Headquartered in Severna Park, MD, United States.
What is Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners trustworthy?
Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners's registration number?
IRS EIN: 912156197.
What is Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners's website?
https://www.esipfed.org/