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Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development

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Great Plains Institute For Sustainable

Community Development Minneapolis, MN EIN 411921126 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development

The mission of the Great Plains Institute is to transform the energy system to benefit the economy and environment.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

See schedule o.accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy, and the environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S30
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.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($14.3 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is a registered community development nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 411921126. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The mission of the Great Plains Institute is to transform the energy system to benefit the economy and environment. Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411921126, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
86% 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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Leadership

RO
Rolf Nordstrom
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy S••••••• C•••
Director
BR
Brad C•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
BR
Brendan J•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
BR
Brian R•••
VICE PRESIDENT
CH
Christian M•••••••
Director
DA
Dan O••••••
Director
DE
Deborah K••••••
COO
DE
Deidre S••••••
Director
DO
Doug J•••••
TREASURER
DO
Douglas S••••
VICE PRESIDENT
HU
Huong N•••••
CFO
JE
Jessica H••••••
Director
JE
Jessie S•••••
MANAGER
JE
Jessie S••••••
EXEC DIR CCC
LO
Lola S•••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
MO
Mothusi P•••
Director
PR
Priti P••••
CHAIR
RE
Rebecca L••••
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
RO
Rolf N••••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
SA
Satish J••••••
VICE CHAIR
SC
Scott Z••••••••
Director
TO
Toyah C•••••••
Director
TR
Trevor D••••
VICE PRESIDENT
WI
Will K•••
Director
WI
Winthrop A R•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$16.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$13.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$14.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development This page 90 $16.5 million 86%
Community Extended Nuclear Transitional Resid Exoffenders Inc 93 $16.5 million 91%
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc 93 $12.7 million 92%
Alianza Municipal de Servicios 93 $23.9 million 91%
Calvin Community 93 $11.1 million 87%
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 93 $26.5 million 89%
Foundation 2 Inc 93 $11.8 million 87%
Inquiring Systems Inc 93 $13.1 million 90%
Community Alternatives Unlimited 93 $14.6 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development

What is Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development?
Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. The mission of the Great Plains Institute is to transform the energy system to benefit the economy and environment.
When was Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development founded?
Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development was founded in 1997.
Who leads Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development?
Rolf Nordstrom serves as President.
Where is Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development trustworthy?
Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411921126.
What is Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development's website?
http://betterenergy.org