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Rhode Island Natural History Survey

The Rhode Island Natural History Survey is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to gather and disseminate information on Rhode Islands animals and plants geology and ecosystems …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Rhode Island Natural History Survey

Providing Ecosystem Science and Information

Founded
Headquarters
Kingston, RI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

The Rhode Island Natural History Survey is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to gather and disseminate information on Rhode Islands animals and plants geology and ecosystems to facilitate communication among the diverse people agencies and organizations interested in the ecology of Rhode Island and to support naturalists and the study of Rhode Islands natural history. Membership in RINHS supports events research and publications that highlight biodiversity support the work of naturalists and teach a new generation to be curious about the world around them. RINHS maintains an innovative collection of online services that promote communication and provide information for scientists naturalists and all individuals interested in natural history.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 87%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rhode Island Natural History Survey has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rhode Island Natural History Survey is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Kingston, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 050478525. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $701K in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rhode Island Natural History Survey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 050478525. 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.

Rhode Island Natural History Survey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Rhode Island Natural History Survey is located in Kingston, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rhode Island Natural History Survey has $701K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% 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.

Rhode Island Natural History Survey is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $701K in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rhode Island Natural History Survey. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rhode Island Natural History Survey 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $701K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Rhode Island Natural History Survey are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rhode Island Natural History Survey is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 050478525, 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
$100K-$1M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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 FY2024 filing

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Stan T•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M 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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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 99 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 99 officers on file
  • 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 · 1994
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rhode Island Natural History Survey

What is Rhode Island Natural History Survey?
Rhode Island Natural History Survey is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kingston, United States. Providing Ecosystem Science and Information
When was Rhode Island Natural History Survey founded?
Rhode Island Natural History Survey was founded in 1994.
Who leads Rhode Island Natural History Survey?
Stan Tragar serves as Treasurer.
Where is Rhode Island Natural History Survey located?
Headquartered in Kingston, RI, United States.
What is Rhode Island Natural History Survey's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rhode Island Natural History Survey trustworthy?
Rhode Island Natural History Survey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Rhode Island Natural History Survey's registration number?
IRS EIN: 050478525.
What is Rhode Island Natural History Survey's website?
http://www.rinhs.org