Teewinot Institute
Research, education, and action that enhance the sustainability, resilience, and transformation of human relationships with the environment.
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Cultivating recreationists' responsible use of wildlands. This accomplishment was achieved by focusing on teton backcountry skiing and climbing. Teewinot efforts included distributing educational information, organizing a team of ambassadors to interact with recreationists and convey guidelines of responsible use, and holding several public events of presentations. This achievement has relevance to the general public because the teton range is a world-class destination for mountaineers and backcountry skiers, drawing visitors from around the world. Our second accomplishment contributed to the preservation of wildlands and the conservation ecosystems. Teewinot engaged in a public information campaign to help inform the public about the wildlands value of the munger mountain area of teton country, the environmental and social impacts of proposed expansion of the …
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Research, education, and action that enhance the sustainability, resilience, and transformation of human relationships with the environment.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTeewinot Institute is a registered international nonprofit based in Wilson, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 830286687. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $223K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Teewinot Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Teewinot Institute is located in Wilson, WY, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Teewinot Institute has $223K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Teewinot Institute is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $223K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Teewinot 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.
Teewinot Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Teewinot Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Cultivating recreationists' responsible use of wildlands. This accomplishment was achieved by focusing on teton backcountry skiing and climbing. Teewinot efforts included distributing educational information, organizing a team of ambassadors to interact with recreationists and convey guidelines of responsible use, and holding several public events of presentations. This achievement has relevance to the general public because the teton range is a world-class destination for mountaineers and backcountry skiers, drawing visitors from around the world. Our second accomplishment contributed to the preservation of wildlands and the conservation ecosystems. Teewinot engaged in a public information campaign to help inform the public about the wildlands value of the munger mountain area of teton country... Teewinot Institute is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among international charities registered in United States: Teewinot Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $223K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Teewinot Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Teewinot Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830286687, 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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TEEWINOT 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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Quick facts about Teewinot Institute
- What is Teewinot Institute?
- Teewinot Institute is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Wilson, United States. Cultivating recreationists' responsible use of wildlands. This accomplishment was achieved by focusing on teton backcountry skiing and climbing. Teewinot efforts included distributing educational information, organizing a team of ambassadors to interact with recreationists and convey guidelines of responsible use, and holding several public events of presentations. This achievement has relevance to the general public because the teton range is a world-class destination for mountaineers and backcountry skiers, drawing visitors from around the world. Our second accomplishment contributed to the preservation of wildlands and the conservation ecosystems. Teewinot engaged in a public information campaign to help inform the public about the wildlands value of the munger mountain area of teton country, the environmental and social impacts of proposed expansion of the targhee skI resort into adjacent wildlands, and the potential loss of ecosystem services of several proposals for oil, gas, and mineral developments projects in arctic alaska. All of these regions are of high ecological significance, and their preservation contributes to the health and resilience of society writ large, and the benefits of this accomplishment are far reaching to the american public. The third accomplishment is research completed on the arctic social-ecological systems (i.e. Human-environment dynamics). Teewinot studies, completed with other collaborators, has resulted in several published papers on the effects of climate change on arctic peoples, completed the initial work for a book about "people and caribou". The findings of this work reach thousands of students, academics, and policy makers, and advance the state of knowledge on our understanding of the arctic.
- When was Teewinot Institute founded?
- Teewinot Institute was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Teewinot Institute?
- Gary Kofinas serves as President.
- Where is Teewinot Institute located?
- Headquartered in Wilson, United States.
- What is Teewinot Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Teewinot Institute trustworthy?
- Teewinot Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Teewinot Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 830286687.
- What is Teewinot Institute's website?
- http://teewinotinstitute.org