Tellus Institute Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $132.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 06/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 14-1589922
Organization Overview
Tellus Institute Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tellus Institute Inc 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 12/2021, Tellus Institute Inc generated $132.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $558.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND PLANNING EXPERTISE IN ARES OF ENVIRIONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY,ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GREAT TRANSITION(2021) SEE ATTACHED D D
D
SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAM (2021) SEE ATTACHED
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul D Raskin President | Officer | 40 | $150,505 |
Allen White Development VP | Officer | 24 | $14,245 |
John K Stutz Planning VP | Officer | 22 | $9,198 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $367 |
| Investment income | $2,636 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $30,690 |
| 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 | $132,131 |
| 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. | $149,705 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $173,948 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,297 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,728 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,351 |
| Office expenses | $1,255 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,784 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $63 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,899 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $15,310 |
| Total functional expenses | $558,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,769 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,272,148 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $61,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,339,417 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,147 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $61,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $85,647 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,253,770 |
| 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 | $1,339,417 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tellus Institute Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN ENGAGEMENT WITH GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABILITY RATINGS. | $50,000 |
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