Organization For Tropical Studies Inc

Organization Overview

Organization For Tropical Studies Inc is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Organization For Tropical Studies Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organization For Tropical Studies Inc 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, Organization For Tropical Studies Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FIELD STATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATIONS IN DIVERSE ECOLOGICAL ZONES OF COSTA RICA (LA SELVA, LAS CRUCES, AND PALO VERDE) AND ONE IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA. THESE FIELD STATIONS ARE MAINTAINED TO FACILITATE BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.


FACILITATED RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION: THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES GRANTS AND CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT ITS FIELD STATIONS AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS AT, AND IN THE VICINITY OF, ITS FIELD STATIONS.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING GRADUATE COURSES FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT AND UNDERGRADUATE SEMESTER- ABROAD PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OFFERED MID-CAREER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR U.S. AND LATIN AMERICAN OFFICIALS AND POLICY- MAKERS, SHORT EXCURSIONS LED BY SCIENTISTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN COSTA RICA, AND PROGRAMS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Boyle
VP Development
$129,006
Miguel Mendez
CFO
$83,077
George Middendorf III
Chairperson
$0
Alvaro Umana
Treasurer
$0
Chelsea Ward
Secretary
$0
Elizabeth Braker
President And CEO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $970,776
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,360,070
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $77,924
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,330,846
Total Program Service Revenue$1,990,947
Investment income $196,564
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 $4,521,186

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Organization For Tropical Studies Inc has recieved totaling $228,016.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ruggles Family Foudation

Garden City, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$85,000
G Unger Vetlesen Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$50,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$50,000
Towards Sustainability Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: VIVERO DE LA CULTURA PROGRAM

$15,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$10,933
Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation

Portola Valley, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN INTERNSHIP IN THE URBAN TROPICS

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$13,537,381
Earnings-$2,832,809
Other Expense$139,114
Grants$859,225
Ending Balance$9,706,233

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