Sustainability Institute Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $412.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Burlington, VT
- Founding
- 04/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 02-0492913
Organization Overview
Sustainability Institute Inc, operating under the name The Academy for Systems Change, is located in Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Academy for Systems Change employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academy for Systems Change 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 06/2021, Academy for Systems Change generated $412.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $468.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.7% per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ACADEMY FOR SYSTEM CHANGE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE FIELD OF AWARENESS-BASED SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE ECOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND THE "DONELLA MEADOWS PROJECT" WHICH MAKES ALL OF DONELLA MEADOWS' WORK FREELY ACCESSIBLE ONLINE AND THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH DARTMOUTH COLLEGE'S RAUNER LIBRARY. EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS ALSO INCLUDE "ACADEMY STORIES" - A WEBSITE SHARING STORIES AND CASE-STUDIES OF SYSTEMS-LEVEL INTERVENTIONS, AND A "FIELDBOOK OF SYSTEMS CHANGE" - AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE FIELD BOOK OF PRACTICES, TOOLS, AND FRAMEWORKS TO SUPPORT ANYONE ENGAGED IN APPLIED SOCIAL CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY WORK THROUGH A SYSTEMS LENS.
TRAINING, FACILITATION & CONSULTING SERVICES - RECENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACILITATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR THE CARBON NEUTRAL CITIES ALLIANCE, CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, AND COACHING AND SPEAKER REQUESTS.
ACADEMY FELLOWS PROGRAM - THIS IS A CORE PROGRAM OF THE ACADEMY. THE THREE YEAR PROGRAM BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF LEADERS IN MANY SECTORS, DOMAINS AND COUNTRIES TO LEAD CHANGE AT THE SYSTEMS LEVEL. THE ACADEMY ALSO OFFERS STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS, FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE COURSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darcy Winslow President (jul - Dec) | Officer | 32 | $90,768 |
Kindle Loomis Co-Interim Director (jan - Jun) | Officer | 40 | $63,851 |
Marta Ceroni Co-Interim Director (jan - Jun) | Officer | 36 | $62,920 |
Virginia Duiven Executive Director (jul - Aug) | Officer | 40 | $59,610 |
Anthony Johnson Director (apr - Jun) | Trustee | 2 | $1,750 |
Hal Hamilton Director (jul - Dec) | Trustee | 1.5 | $1,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $63,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,213 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $214,813 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $124,287 |
| Investment income | $7,336 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $65,783 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $600 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $412,819 |
| 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. | $152,029 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $96,050 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,836 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,824 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,058 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $284 |
| Fees for services: Other | $143,349 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,401 |
| Information technology | $8,059 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $206 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,120 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,843 |
| Insurance | $1,048 |
| All other expenses | $2,553 |
| Total functional expenses | $468,660 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,742 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,009,359 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,104,101 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $65,237 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $65,237 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,038,864 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,104,101 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sustainability Institute Inc has recieved totaling $51,015.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15 |
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