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Society for the Protection of Underground Networks

SPUNs mission is to map and advocate for the protection of the mycorrhizal networks that regulate the Earths climate and ecosystems. (Continued Schedule O)

Science & Technology Dover, DE EIN: 874391116 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Society for the Protection of Underground Networks

SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) is a scientific research organization founded to map mycorrhizal fungal communities and advocate for their protection.

Founded
Headquarters
Dover, DE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

SPUNs mission is to map and advocate for the protection of the mycorrhizal networks that regulate the Earths climate and ecosystems. (Continued Schedule O)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 81%
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)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Society for the Protection of Underground Networks with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it 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 (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Dover, DE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 874391116. 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 $9M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Society for the Protection of Underground Networks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 874391116. 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.

Society for the Protection of Underground Networks 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 79% 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.

Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is located in Dover, DE, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society for the Protection of Underground Networks has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Society for the Protection of Underground Networks. 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, Society for the Protection of Underground Networks 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) is a scientific research organization founded to map mycorrhizal fungal communities and advocate for their protection. Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Society for the Protection of Underground Networks are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 874391116, 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
$1M-$10M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ER
Erica T•••• K••••
Executive Direc

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 9 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 · 2021
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 Society for the Protection of Underground Networks

What is Society for the Protection of Underground Networks?
Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dover, United States. SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) is a scientific research organization founded to map mycorrhizal fungal communities and advocate for their protection.
When was Society for the Protection of Underground Networks founded?
Society for the Protection of Underground Networks was founded in 2021.
Who leads Society for the Protection of Underground Networks?
Erica Tobyn Kiers serves as Executive Direc.
Where is Society for the Protection of Underground Networks located?
Headquartered in Dover, DE, United States.
What is Society for the Protection of Underground Networks's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society for the Protection of Underground Networks trustworthy?
Society for the Protection of Underground Networks 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 Society for the Protection of Underground Networks's registration number?
IRS EIN: 874391116.
What is Society for the Protection of Underground Networks's website?
http://www.spun.earth