Great Basin Institute is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Great Basin Institute employed 784 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Basin 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, Great Basin Institute generated $44.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.6% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION THROUGHOUT THE WEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING NORTHERN NEVADA, AS WELL AS RESTORATION AND RESEARCH OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Glenn Miller President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Alan Gubanich Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Umek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kurt Unger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Keir Gbi Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $637,351 |
Peter Weisberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,979,325 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $51,858 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,031,183 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,024,125 |
Investment income | $166 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $18,021 |
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 | $87,432 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $44,160,927 |
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. | $834,069 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,718 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,689,813 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,681,172 |
Payroll taxes | $1,371,102 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,748,360 |
Advertising and promotion | $570 |
Office expenses | $377,787 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $187,821 |
Travel | $1,575,710 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,101 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $130,878 |
Insurance | $291,095 |
All other expenses | $218,889 |
Total functional expenses | $43,972,930 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,308,786 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,033,392 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,883,093 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $58,577 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $152,003 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,366,469 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $678,417 |
Total assets | $16,480,737 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,126,831 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,344,189 |
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 | $447,125 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,918,145 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,562,592 |
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 | $16,480,737 |