Health Effects Institute
- Assets
- $15.8m
- Revenue
- $15.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-2708045
Organization Overview
Health Effects Institute is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (H12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Health Effects Institute employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Health Effects Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Health Effects Institute generated $15.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Health Effects Institute has awarded 130 individual grants totaling $24,304,285. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, IMPARTIAL AND RELEVANT SCIENCE ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION. THIS IS DONE BY IDENTIFYING THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AREAS FOR HEALTH EFFECT RESEARCH; FUNDING AND OVERSEEING RESEARCH; PROVIDING INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF RELATED RESEARCH PROJECTS; COLLABORATING WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS; COMMUNICATION OF RESULTS OF HEI RESEARCH AND ANALYSES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DECISION MAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IDENTIFY HIGHEST PRIORITY AREAS FOR HEALTH EFFECTS RESEARCH. FUND AND OVERSEE THE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH PROJECTS. PROVIDE INTENSIVE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HEI-SUPPORTED AND RELATED RESEARCH. COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS OF HEI RESEARCH AND ANALYSES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DECISION MAKERS.
HEI'S INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP AN ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR UNDERSTANDING POTENTIAL EXPOSURES TO AND IMPACTS OF UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
HEI'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE TO BUILD BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION ON HEALTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. HEI WORKS WITH SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ESTIMATE THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF DISEASE FROM OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND THE BURDENS FROM DIFFERENT AIR POLLUTION SOURCES. HEI COMMUNICATES THE RESULTS OF HEI FUNDED ANALYSIS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DECISION MAKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Klag Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $7,500 |
Enriqueta Bond Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $5,000 |
Melville E Boufford Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $7,500 |
Michael Clegg Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $3,750 |
Jared Cohon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $7,500 |
Stephen Corman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $10,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,166,577 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,865,850 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,032,427 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $48,008 |
| Investment income | $550 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,080,985 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,190,841 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,445,973 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,727,634 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $696,263 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,928,853 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $278,234 |
| Other employee benefits | $397,878 |
| Payroll taxes | $237,690 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $67,573 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,835 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $108,160 |
| Information technology | $230,023 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $461,255 |
| Travel | $176,482 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $436,077 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,283 |
| Insurance | $35,126 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,116,125 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,602,687 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,109,717 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $43,788 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,815 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,781,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,792,948 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,792,948 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $722,041 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,266,018 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,781,007 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Health Effects Institute has awarded $4,384,768 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOSTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $186,667 |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $301,565 |
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $260,567 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $278,229 |
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $216,330 |
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $149,723 |