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Rocky Mountain Institute

TRANSFORM THE GLOBAL ENERGY SYSTEM TO SECURE A CLEAN, PROSPEROUS, ZERO-CARBON FUTURE FOR ALL.

Boulder, CO EIN 742244146 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Rocky Mountain Institute

RMI transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Founded
Headquarters
Boulder, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

Transform the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.55%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rocky 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
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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Leadership

JO
Jon Creyts
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amory B•••• L•••••
TRUSTEE
AM
Amory B•••• L•••••••• S•••• O
TRUSTEE/FORMER CHIEF SCIENTIST
BR
Britta G••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DE
Dennis V M•••••
TRUSTEE
DI
Ding W••
TRUSTEE
DR
Dr W•• D•••
TRUSTEE
ED
Edward H•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ED
Edward L•• H••••• T••• 0•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ED
Edward W••••
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
EL
Elizabeth A•• S•••
TRUSTEE
GE
George P•••
TRUSTEE
HE
Heather M•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JA
James M••••• T••• 0•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JA
James N••••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JE
Jean O••••••
LEAD INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE
JE
Jennifer S•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMEN
JO
Jon C•••••
CHIEF OFFICER OF PROGRAMS
JU
Jules K••••••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KA
Kandeh Y•••••••
TRUSTEE
LE
Leia G•••••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
LE
Lena H•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
LE
Lena M••••••• H•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
MA
Maria V•• D•• H•••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Mark F•••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Martha P••••••
GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

RMI Enlists EnergyPlus to Power its Portfolio Energy Optimization Initiative - Department of Energy (.gov)
Apr 2026
www.energy.gov
Energy Shocks Are Back. This Time, the Response Can Be Different. - RMI
Apr 2026
rmi.org
Bank of Baroda, with support from Rocky Mountain Institute, and Climate Policy Initiative Launch Guidebook to Help India
Feb 2026
rmi.org
An Introduction to CorporateTransition Assessments in India - Climate Policy Initiative
Feb 2026
www.climatepolicyinitiative.org
Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Turning Vision into Value in Commercial Real Estate - RMI
Jan 2026
rmi.org
Nigerian Businesses, RMI, and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Collaborate to Empower Women and Youth Th
Jan 2026
rmi.org
‘The rest of the world isn’t waiting’: RMI CEO speaks to global embrace of clean energy - Aspen Public Radio
Jan 2026
www.aspenpublicradio.org
Film and TV Industry Roadmap Charts the Path to Cleaner, Quieter, and More Reliable On-Set Power - RMI
Dec 2025
rmi.org
RMI and Third Derivative Advance Cooling Innovations to Combat Global Heat Crisis - RMI
Nov 2025
rmi.org
RMI Welcomes Two New Trustees - RMI
Oct 2025
rmi.org
Form filed
$164.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$139.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$117.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$115.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$61.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rocky Mountain Institute This page 73 $115.1 million -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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 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