University Corporation For Atmospheric Research
- Assets
- $348.1m
- Revenue
- $241.1m
- Investments
- $44.6m
- Employees
- 1,564
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 10/1962
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 84-0412668
Organization Overview
University Corporation For Atmospheric Research is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2023, University Corporation For Atmospheric Research employed 1,564 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. University Corporation For Atmospheric Research 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 09/2021, University Corporation For Atmospheric Research generated $241.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.2m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (UCAR), ON BEHALF OF, AND IN COOPERATION WITH ITS MEMBER UNIVERSITY MEMBERS, IS ENGAGED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LONG-TERM ATMOSPHERIC AND RELATED RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OF SCIENTIFIC FACILITIES, MOSTLY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH. IT ALSO ASSUMES THE ROLES OF SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY ON THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BASIS AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY SUCH AS VISITOR PROGRAMS, THE DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC DATA, COMPUTING, RADAR AND AIRCRAFT FACILITIES AND FOSTERING NEW AND IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE ACADEMIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMPUTATIONAL AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS LAB - TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE GEO-SCIENCES WITH WORLD CLASS COMPUTING, DATA MANAGEMENT, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE.
RESEARCH APPLICATION LAB - CONDUCTS DIRECTED RESEARCH THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND RELATED PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS; TO SUPPORT, ENHANCE, AND EXTEND THE CAPABILITIES OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOP AND TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF LIFE ON EARTH, AND TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER THAT EXPANDS THE REACH OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE.
EARTH OBSERVING LAB - TO DEVELOP AND EMPLOY NEW ADVANCED OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNOLOGIES, INSTRUMENTS AND ADVANCED ALGORITHMS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROUND BASED AND AIRBORNE MEASUREMENTS OF VARIOUS ATMOSPHERIC TRACE GASES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Antonio Busalacchi Trustee/ucar President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $593,341 |
Everette Joseph Ncar Director | Officer | 40 | $371,054 |
Steven Gallagher Ucar Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $330,574 |
Sarah Pritchard Chief Legal Officer | Officer | 40 | $298,560 |
Scott Mcintosh Ncar Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $288,364 |
Gregory Madden Chief Information Officer | Officer | 40 | $261,361 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Universal Protection Service Lp Security Services | 9/29/23 | $870,549 |
Sbm Management Services Lp Janitorial Services | 9/29/23 | $866,454 |
Alliance Technology Group Llc Technological Services | 9/29/23 | $575,897 |
C2 Imaging Llc Graphic Media Services | 9/29/23 | $153,335 |
Rice Wigbels International Llp Professional Services | 9/29/23 | $133,858 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $224,813,490 |
| Investment income | $1,256,621 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,715 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,064,007 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $241,133,581 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $26,861 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,544,258 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,279,484 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,040,717 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,665,702 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,262,518 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $222,590 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $547,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $73,014 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $80,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,954,185 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,347 |
| Office expenses | $8,567,110 |
| Information technology | $12,049,891 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,895,410 |
| Travel | $389,342 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,615,003 |
| Interest | $1,147,505 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,540,976 |
| Insurance | $609,994 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $230,153,618 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,104,352 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,228,307 |
| 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 | $191,874 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $117,995,847 |
| Investments—other securities | $44,621,696 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $348,147,648 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,165,469 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,311,294 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $33,064,167 |
| 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 | $1,863,423 |
| Other liabilities | $6,132,669 |
| Total liabilities | $87,537,022 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $259,556,789 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,053,837 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $260,610,626 |