Western Research Institute is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Western Research Institute employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Research 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 12/2023, Western Research Institute generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS RELATED TO ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) IN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS INCLUDES R&D IN COAL PROCESSES, OIL SHALE, TAR SAND, ASPHALT, ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF R&D ACTIVITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dr Myron B Allen III Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Willson Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Opinder Bhan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Hurless Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Anne Alexander Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Holly Krutka Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
7220 Fire & Ice Llc Hvac | 12/29/23 | $258,101 |
Usi Ins Services Insurance | 12/29/23 | $235,427 |
Trident Electric Electrical Contractor | 12/29/23 | $163,597 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $289,391 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $289,391 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,971,214 |
Investment income | $240 |
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 | $3,260,845 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $164,105 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,105 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,513,556 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $142,586 |
Other employee benefits | $551,414 |
Payroll taxes | $164,646 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $85 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,594 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,309 |
Travel | $37,521 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,452 |
Insurance | $158,379 |
All other expenses | $237,720 |
Total functional expenses | $3,929,744 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,541 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $707,554 |
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 | $56,028 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,919,569 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $283,335 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,251,027 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $285,306 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $768,135 |
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 | $578,312 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,631,753 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,619,274 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,251,027 |