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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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRhode 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY 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 (25)
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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 - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 99 officers on file
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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 · 1994
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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