Viridis Institute is located in Ojai, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Viridis 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, Viridis Institute generated $312.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $165.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VIRIDIS GRADUATE INSTITUTES MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE COMPETENCE AND RESPONSIVENESS REQUIRED TO CREATIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS CHALLENGING OUR ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL STRUCTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VIRIDIS GRADUATE INSTITUTE IN 2023 WAS ITS NINTH ACADEMIC YEAR. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH EMPHASIS IN ECOPSYCHOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES AS A 2 YEAR, 54 CREDIT PROGRAM; DOCTOR OF ARTS IN ECOPSYCHOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES,A 3 YEAR,90 CREDIT PROGRAM; AND A DOCTOR OF ARTS IN ECOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CLIMATE RESPONSE & RESILIENCE, A 3 YEAR, 90 CREDIT PROGRAM. VIRIDIS GRADUATE INSTITUTE HAS 32 ENROLLED STUDENTS, 8 INSTRUCTORS,AND 100% GRADUATION RATE RECEIVING MASTERS AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS. THE MAJORITY OF GRADUATES AND CURRENT STUDENTS EXPRESS THE MIND-OPENING, LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES THE CURRICULA OFFERS. ECOLOGICAL LITERACY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS FOR WORKING WITH OTHERS IN CHALLENGING TIMES AND HOW TO DEAL WITH SUCH THINGS AS CLIMATE CHANGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lori Pye PHD President & CEO | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Ann Vermeer MA D A V/p Secretary | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Andrew Beath CFO | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Elyn Zimmerman Mfa Chairman | Officer | 15 | $0 |
John Ehrenfeld PHD Trustee | 16 | $0 | |
Pam Bjork PHD Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,508 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,508 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $307,569 |
Investment income | $125 |
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 | $312,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $47,151 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $50,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $16,191 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,805 |
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 | $18,548 |
Information technology | $4,195 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,400 |
Travel | $6,795 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $924 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,639 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $165,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $365,594 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $314,892 |
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 | $65,148 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $745,634 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,438 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $307,498 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $20,500 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $329,436 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,050 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,148 |
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 | $745,634 |