Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-1587829
Organization Overview
Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Renewable Energy Wildlife 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 12/2022, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 8 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 2014, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $250,908. 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
TO FACILITATE TIMELY AND RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY WHILE PROTECTING WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. THE REWI BOARD VOTED TO EXPAND REWI'S MISSION TO INCLUDE WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY IN LATE 2021.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENABLING APPLICATION: REWI COLLABORATES WITH EXPERTS AND EXECUTES TRAININGS TO ENSURE TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS ARE APPLIED TO MAXIMIZE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES. REWI'S OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT WORK FEATURES WEBINARS, STATE AND REGIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND NATIONAL MEETINGS THAT ENSURE DECISION-MAKERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE LATEST SCIENCE AND SOLUTIONS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WILDLIFE. REWI'S COMMUNICATIONS FACILITATE INTERACTIONS WITH STAKEHOLDER AUDIENCES AS WELL AS THE ENGAGED PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA.
DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS: REWI RESEARCH PROJECTS DEVELOP TOOLS AND MITIGATION OPTIONS FOR KEY SPECIES. REWI'S RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE INFORMED BY KEY RESEARCH PRIORITIES OUTLINED IN DISCUSSIONS WITH INDUSTRY, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND CONSERVATION/SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND HAVE DIRECT RESULTS FOR CONSERVATION. REWI HAS COLLABORATED WITH SCIENTISTS AROUND THE WORLD. SEVERAL REWI RESEARCH PROJECTS PROVIDE ON-THE-GROUND EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIES INTENDED TO DETECT, DETER, AND/OR CURTAIL, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE RISK FOR BIRDS AND BATS.
ASSESSING RISK: REWI'S RESEARCH HUB SERVES AS A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WILDLIFE INCLUDING PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, DATASETS, PROGRAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE HUB IMPROVES ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION AND IS INSTRUMENTAL IN IDENTIFYING AT-RISK SPECIES AND INFORMING RESEARCH PRIORITIES. THE AMERICAN WIND WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER (AWWIC) IS A CONFIDENTIAL DATABASE OF POST-CONSTRUCTION MONITORING DATA FROM U.S. WIND PROJECTS. AWWIC PROVIDES ACCESS TO FATALITY DATA FOR SPECIES ACROSS MULTIPLE SITES AND REGIONS AND INFORMS WIDESPREAD UNDERSTANDING OF WIND'S RISKS TO WILDLIFE AND REDUCES UNCERTAINTY; INFORMS PERMITTING, SITING, AND OPERATION; AND IMPROVES CONSERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abigail Arnold Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $276,679 |
Taber Allison Director Of Research | 40 | $182,424 | |
Lauren Flinn Director Of Programs And Operations | 40 | $180,471 | |
Erin Greeson Director Of Outreach & Communications | 40 | $130,387 | |
Jim Murphy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christi Calabrese Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
West Inc Scientific Research | 12/30/22 | $378,002 |
Bat Conservation International Inc Scientific Research | 12/30/22 | $321,918 |
Bowman Scientific Research | 12/30/22 | $158,369 |
Ht Harvey & Associates Scientific Research | 12/30/22 | $144,483 |
Intercontinental Kansas City Event Services | 12/30/22 | $127,911 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $784,615 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,825,397 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,610,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $333,129 |
| Investment income | $58,024 |
| 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 | $4,001,581 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $308,291 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,697 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,045,937 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,420 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,780 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,182 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $100,071 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,461,933 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,418 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,986 |
| Travel | $55,773 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $148,202 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,835 |
| Insurance | $8,217 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,467,009 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,022,498 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,552 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,458,248 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $625 |
| 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 | $9,862 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,091 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,199,056 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $72,018 |
| Total assets | $5,818,950 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $240,934 |
| 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 | $228,911 |
| Total liabilities | $469,845 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,386,696 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,962,409 |
| 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 | $5,818,950 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute has awarded $48,997 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETS - AMHERST PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $43,997 |
OREGON EAGLE FOUNDATIONS INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $5,000 |