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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

University corporation for atmospheric research (ucar), on behalf of, and in cooperation with its member university members, is engaged in the management of long-term atmospheric and related research …

University Corporation For Atmospheric

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a science technology organization based in BOULDER, United States. Annual revenue: $241.1 million. EIN: 840412668.

Founded
Headquarters
Boulder, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

University corporation for atmospheric research (ucar), on behalf of, and in cooperation with its member university members, is engaged in the management of long-term atmospheric and related research and educational activities, and of scientific facilities, mostly through the operation of the national center for atmospheric research. It also assumes the roles of scientific leadership and advocacy on the national and international basis and provides services to the research community such as visitor programs, the dissemination of scientific data, computing, radar and aircraft facilities and fostering new and improved relationships among the academic research community and the private sector.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U300
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Boulder, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1946 and has been operating for 80 years. Its EIN is 840412668. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $311M in annual revenue. 184 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 90/100.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is located in Boulder, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1946 and has been active for 80 years.

Based on official tax filings, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has $311M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research 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 major organization. It has $311M in annual revenue. The organization has 184 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. 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.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (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.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a science technology organization based in BOULDER, United States. Annual revenue: $241.1 million. EIN: 840412668. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1946.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $311M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to University Corporation for Atmospheric Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 840412668, 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 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JU
Justin Young
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Al D•••
TREASURER
AN
Ana B•••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Aneka F•••••
Director
AN
Angela K••••••
Director & CISL
AN
Antonio B•••••••••
TRUSTEE/UCAR PRESIDENT
CA
Carol A••• C••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carolyn B•••••••••
NCAR DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY
CH
Charlette G•••••
SECRETARY
CH
Chris D••••
DIR MMM & NCAR SNR ADV
CH
Christine W•••••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher D•••• D••••• D•• O•
NCAR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
DA
David R••••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erika S••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
EV
Everette J•••••
NCAR DIRECTOR
GE
Geoff C••••••••
Acting CFO
GR
Gregory M•••••
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
GR
Gretchen M•••••••••
NCAR ASSOC DIRECTOR
GU
Gudrun M•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Heidi C•••••
TRUSTEE
HO
Holly G••••••
NCAR ASSOC. DIRECTOR
JA
James G•••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Javier F•••••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jean-Francois L•••••••
Director & CGD
JI
Jim G•••••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Justin Y••••
CFO
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Mixed

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Trump administration dismantling of Boulder National Center for Atmospheric Research is illegal , universities allege in
Mar 2026
hanfordsentinel.com
Can Colorado help save the National Center for Atmospheric Research from federal attempts to break it up ?
Feb 2026
postindependent.com
Form filed
$311.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$304.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$252.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Richardson elected University Corporation for Atmospheric Research trustee - The Pennsylvania State University
Feb 2022
www.psu.edu
Form filed
$241.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$258.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$233.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$220.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$265.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$215.0M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$218.1M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research This page 74 $311.0 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

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 - 184 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

What is University Corporation for Atmospheric Research?
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boulder, United States. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a science technology organization based in BOULDER, United States. Annual revenue: $241.1 million. EIN: 840412668.
When was University Corporation for Atmospheric Research founded?
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research was founded in 1946.
Who leads University Corporation for Atmospheric Research?
Justin Young serves as CFO.
Where is University Corporation for Atmospheric Research located?
Headquartered in Boulder, United States.
What is University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is University Corporation for Atmospheric Research trustworthy?
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840412668.
What is University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's website?
http://www.ucar.edu