Environmental Research And is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Environmental Research And employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Environmental Research And 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 12/2023, Environmental Research And generated $8.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 9 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, Environmental Research And has awarded 182 individual grants totaling $9,745,549. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS THAT ENABLE INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH PROJECTS - EACH YEAR EREF FUNDS AND OVERSEES RESEARCH PROJECTS RELATED TO A VARIETY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT TOPICS INCLUDING LANDFILL OPERATIONS, RECYCLING, AND SAFETY.
CONTINUING EDUCATION - VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDING QUALITY AND TECHNICALLY BENEFICIAL ONLINE COURSES, LIVE WEBINARS, AND IN-PERSON REGIONAL SUMMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOLID WASTE INDUSTRY.
SCHOLARSHIPS - VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO MASTERS AND PHD LEVEL STUDENTS.
DATA & POLICY PROGRAM - PROGRAM THAT AGGREGATES AND ANALYZES VARIOUS SOLID WASTE DATA AND PRODUCES REPORTS, ARTICLES, AND OTHER DELIVERABLES BASED ON THAT ANALYSIS FOR THE SOLID WASTE INDUSTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patrick Carroll Immediate Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara Hemmer Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Walsh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Veenhof Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph G Ursuy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Savage Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,161,214 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $996,318 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,291,389 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,157,532 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $39,704 |
Investment income | $372,668 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $207,900 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$729,390 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,049,286 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,197,237 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $372,775 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $253,480 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $537,108 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,097 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $835,829 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $122,048 |
Payroll taxes | $86,991 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,018 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $47,929 |
Fees for services: Other | $109,742 |
Advertising and promotion | $129,658 |
Office expenses | $37,723 |
Information technology | $104,482 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $100,443 |
Travel | $145,478 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,578 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,572 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,710,636 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,925,644 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $683,994 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,092 |
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 | $28,877 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,098,459 |
Investments—other securities | $4,578,259 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $107,208 |
Total assets | $15,438,533 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $465,402 |
Grants payable | $855,200 |
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 | $110,170 |
Total liabilities | $1,430,772 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,688,449 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,319,312 |
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 | $15,438,533 |
Over the last fiscal year, Environmental Research And has awarded $1,197,237 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BRIDGER PHOTONICS INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT - LF METHANE EMISSIONS QUANTIFICATION | $24,990 |
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT-CO-DIGESTION OF ORGANIC MSW TO FACILITATE DIVERSION FROM LF'S | $143,985 |
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT: CONTROLLED RELEASE STUDY- EMISSIONS | $17,500 |
RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT-RECYCLING BEHAVIOR IN URBAN MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS | $14,998 |
CHAMPIONX LLC PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT: CONTROLLED RELEASE STUDY- EMISSIONS | $60,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT-DECOMPOSITION OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES | $126,000 |