Rocky Mountain Institute
TRANSFORM THE GLOBAL ENERGY SYSTEM TO SECURE A CLEAN, PROSPEROUS, ZERO-CARBON FUTURE FOR ALL.
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RMI transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.
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Mission
Transform the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRocky Mountain Institute is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boulder, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 742244146. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $115M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rocky Mountain Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.
Rocky Mountain Institute is located in Boulder, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 22830 Two Rivers Road, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Rocky Mountain Institute has $115M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rocky Mountain Institute is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $115M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rocky Mountain Institute. 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.
Rocky Mountain Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.
RMI transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. Rocky Mountain Institute is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Rocky Mountain Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $115M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Rocky Mountain Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rocky Mountain Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742244146, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE 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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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sentiment
NeutralRMI Enlists EnergyPlus to Power its Portfolio Energy Optimization Initiative - Department of Energy (.gov)
Energy Shocks Are Back. This Time, the Response Can Be Different. - RMI
Bank of Baroda, with support from Rocky Mountain Institute, and Climate Policy Initiative Launch Guidebook to Help Indian Banks Assess Corporate Transition Readiness - RMI
An Introduction to CorporateTransition Assessments in India - Climate Policy Initiative
Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Turning Vision into Value in Commercial Real Estate - RMI
Nigerian Businesses, RMI, and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Collaborate to Empower Women and Youth Through Renewable Technology - RMI
‘The rest of the world isn’t waiting’: RMI CEO speaks to global embrace of clean energy - Aspen Public Radio
Film and TV Industry Roadmap Charts the Path to Cleaner, Quieter, and More Reliable On-Set Power - RMI
RMI and Third Derivative Advance Cooling Innovations to Combat Global Heat Crisis - RMI
RMI Welcomes Two New Trustees - RMI
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Rocky Mountain Institute
- What is Rocky Mountain Institute?
- Rocky Mountain Institute is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boulder, United States. RMI transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.
- When was Rocky Mountain Institute founded?
- Rocky Mountain Institute was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Rocky Mountain Institute?
- Jon Creyts serves as CEO.
- Where is Rocky Mountain Institute located?
- Headquartered in Boulder, United States.
- What is Rocky Mountain Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Rocky Mountain Institute trustworthy?
- Rocky Mountain Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Rocky Mountain Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742244146.
- What is Rocky Mountain Institute's website?
- https://www.rmi.org