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The Biomimicry Institute

To naturalize biomimicry in the culture by promoting the transfer of ideas, designs, and strategies from biology to sustainable human systems design.

Science & Technology Bozeman, MT EIN 861153859 · IRS Reg 86-1153859 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About The Biomimicry Institute

The Biomimicry Institute is a science technology organization based in BOZEMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 861153859.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

To naturalize biomimicry in the culture by promoting the transfer of ideas, designs, and strategies from biology to sustainable human systems design.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Biomimicry Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Bozeman, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 861153859. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Biomimicry Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

The Biomimicry Institute is located in Bozeman, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Biomimicry Institute has $4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Biomimicry Institute 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Biomimicry 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.

The Biomimicry Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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.

The Biomimicry Institute is a science technology organization based in BOZEMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 861153859. The Biomimicry Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: The Biomimicry Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to The Biomimicry Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Biomimicry Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861153859, 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Sturgeon
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Amanda S•••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AN
Andrew H•••••
ASKNATURE CHIEF EDITOR
AN
Angela N•••••••
PRESIDENT
BE
Beth R••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Billy A••••
Director
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Daniela P••••••
Director
DA
Daniel K•••••
Director
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Dimitri D•••••
Director
ER
Erin R•••••
TREASURER
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Evelyn E•••••••
Director
JI
Jim B••••
SECRETARY
KE
Kent S•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
LA
Lauren B•••••
Director
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Lisa G••••••
Director
MA
Mary D••••••
Director
ME
Megan D••••
ASKNATURE BRAND MARKETING DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Biomimicry Institute This page 79 $3.9 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
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 The Biomimicry Institute

What is The Biomimicry Institute?
The Biomimicry Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bozeman, United States. The Biomimicry Institute is a science technology organization based in BOZEMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 861153859.
When was The Biomimicry Institute founded?
The Biomimicry Institute was founded in 2005.
Who leads The Biomimicry Institute?
Amanda Sturgeon serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is The Biomimicry Institute located?
Headquartered in Bozeman, United States.
What is The Biomimicry Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Biomimicry Institute trustworthy?
The Biomimicry Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 The Biomimicry Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 861153859. Registration: 86-1153859 (United States).
What is The Biomimicry Institute's website?
http://www.biomimicry.org