Institute for Energy & Environmental Research
The organization was formed to provide the government and policy makers with sound scientific information. The organizations goal is to bring scientific excellence to public policy issues in …
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The organization was formed to provide the government and policy makers with sound scientific information. The organizations goal is to bring scientific excellence to public policy issues in order to promote the democratization of science and a safer, healthier environment.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Institute for Energy & Environmental Research has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInstitute for Energy & Environmental Research is a registered environment nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 521395376. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $179K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Institute for Energy & Environmental Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521395376. 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.
Institute for Energy & Environmental Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Institute for Energy & Environmental Research is located in Takoma Park, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Institute for Energy & Environmental Research has $179K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Institute for Energy & Environmental Research is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $179K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Institute for Energy & Environmental Research. 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, Institute for Energy & Environmental Research 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Renewable Energy: IEER collaborated with other organizationsto analyze the technical and economic aspects of atransition to a renewable energy system. Nuclear: IEER prepared a report on the role of SmallModular Reactors in decarbonizing the electricity sectorand researched health impacts of radiation and tritium. Healthy Soils: IEER continued its work on the economicsof transitioning to healthy soil practices and joiningrenewable energy with regenerative agriculture. Institute for Energy & Environmental Research is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $179K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Institute for Energy & Environmental Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Institute for Energy & Environmental Research is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521395376, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Institute for Energy & Environmental Research
- What is Institute for Energy & Environmental Research?
- Institute for Energy & Environmental Research is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Takoma Park, United States. Renewable Energy: IEER collaborated with other organizationsto analyze the technical and economic aspects of atransition to a renewable energy system. Nuclear: IEER prepared a report on the role of SmallModular Reactors in decarbonizing the electricity sectorand researched health impacts of radiation and tritium. Healthy Soils: IEER continued its work on the economicsof transitioning to healthy soil practices and joiningrenewable energy with regenerative agriculture.
- When was Institute for Energy & Environmental Research founded?
- Institute for Energy & Environmental Research was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Institute for Energy & Environmental Research?
- Arjun Makhijani serves as President.
- Where is Institute for Energy & Environmental Research located?
- Headquartered in Takoma Park, MD, United States.
- What is Institute for Energy & Environmental Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Institute for Energy & Environmental Research trustworthy?
- Institute for Energy & Environmental Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Institute for Energy & Environmental Research's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521395376.
- What is Institute for Energy & Environmental Research's website?
- http://www.ieer.org