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Sustainable Horizons Institute

Our mission is to build sustainable, inclusive connections between students, faculty, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our approach is unique in two ways: 1 we …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Sustainable Horizons Institute

A brighter scientific future is on the horizon We see a time when everyone is welcome and thrives in science and technology. Diversity is essential to good science and great work environments. It spurs innovation and helps create solutions that benefit more people. We don’t believe in “fixing” the underrepresented; instead, we focus on transforming […]

Headquarters
Rancho Mirage, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Our mission is to build sustainable, inclusive connections between students, faculty, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our approach is unique in two ways: 1 we devised and apply a model which addresses the development of the whole scientists through academic and psychosocial support combined with career, professional, and leadership development and 2 we use proven methods and our extensive experience in developing many of our nation's finest scientist and engineers in the mainstream scientific environments. A unique outcome is that we cultivate a diverse science and technology workforce prepared to be leaders and add new dimensions to innovation. We believe a brighter scientific future is on the horizon.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 62%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 24.1% of total expenses ($250,000 of $1,035,313).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.62
Program$0.62

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sustainable Horizons Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Sustainable Horizons Institute draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Sustainable Horizons Institute is a registered education nonprofit based in Rancho Mirage, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 464683390. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Sustainable Horizons Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464683390. 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.

Sustainable Horizons Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Sustainable Horizons Institute is located in Rancho Mirage, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Sustainable Horizons Institute has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sustainable Horizons Institute is classified as an Education 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sustainable Horizons Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sustainable Horizons Institute 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 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

A brighter scientific future is on the horizon We see a time when everyone is welcome and thrives in science and technology. Diversity is essential to good science and great work environments. It spurs innovation and helps create solutions that benefit more people. We don’t believe in “fixing” the underrepresented; instead, we focus on transforming […] Sustainable Horizons Institute is classified as an education organization registered in United States.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Sustainable Horizons Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sustainable Horizons Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464683390, 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
62% 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
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Mary A•• L••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Chemistry Student Studies Sustainable Energy Solutions at National Lab - CSUF News
Sep 2023
news.fullerton.edu
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 13 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sustainable Horizons Institute

What is Sustainable Horizons Institute?
Sustainable Horizons Institute is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rancho Mirage, United States. A brighter scientific future is on the horizon We see a time when everyone is welcome and thrives in science and technology. Diversity is essential to good science and great work environments. It spurs innovation and helps create solutions that benefit more people. We don’t believe in “fixing” the underrepresented; instead, we focus on transforming […]
Who leads Sustainable Horizons Institute?
Mary Ann Leung serves as President.
Where is Sustainable Horizons Institute located?
Headquartered in Rancho Mirage, CA, United States.
What is Sustainable Horizons Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sustainable Horizons Institute trustworthy?
Sustainable Horizons Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Sustainable Horizons Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464683390.
What is Sustainable Horizons Institute's website?
http://shinstitute.org