Paleontological Research Institution

Organization Overview

Paleontological Research Institution is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Paleontological Research Institution employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paleontological Research Institution 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 06/2022, Paleontological Research Institution generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTION (PRI) SERVES SOCIETY BY INCREASING AND DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF LIFE ON EARTH. FOUNDED IN 1932, PRI HAS OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS IN RESEARCH, COLLECTIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. PRI'S MUSEUM OF THE EARTH OPENED IN 2003 TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE OUR WORLD THROUGH A MIX OF SPECIMEN-RICH NATURAL HISTORY DISPLAYS, INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS, AND ART EXHIBITIONS. IN 2013, THE CAYUGA NATURE CENTER BECAME PRI'S NEWEST PUBLIC VENUE FOR EDUCATION. THE NATURE CENTER, FOUNDED IN 1981, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION. PRI'S GOAL IS TO TRANSFORM IT INTO A PREMIER EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE CAYUGA LAKE BASIN, INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE, ECOLOGY, AND THE LOCAL FAUNA AND FLORA, AS WELL AS HUMAN IMPACTS ON THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MUSEUM'S 8,000-SQUARE-FOOT PERMANENT EXHIBITION TAKES VISITORS ON A JOURNEY THROUGH 4.5 BILLION YEARS OF HISTORY, FROM THE EARTH'S ORIGIN TO THE PRESENT DAY. THROUGH HANDS-ON, VISUAL EXHIBITIONS AND OUTREACH, THE MUSEUM OF THE EARTH ENCOURAGES CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT LIFE ON EARTH IN THE PAST AND TODAY, AND HOW OUR SPECIES IS AFFECTING THE NATURAL WORLD.


THE NATURE CENTER CULTIVATES AN AWARENESS, APPRECIATION, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE CAYUGA NATURE CENTER RE-OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN SPRING 2022 FOLLOWING A YEAR-LONG CLOSURE DUE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$36,842
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $784,333
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,189,347
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,361
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,010,522
Total Program Service Revenue$320,210
Investment income $4,946
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $31,554
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 $105,766
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,472,998

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Paleontological Research Institution has recieved totaling $254,085.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: FURTHERANCE OF TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$54,500
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$47,885
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: MOVING FORWARD WITH CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION AT THE CAYUGA NATURE CENTER

$47,885
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CAYUGA NATURE CENTER

$25,000
Community Foundation Of Tompkins County Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,500
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: YOUNG NATURALIST ACCESS PROGRAM (YNAP)

$20,625
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$139,793
Ending Balance$139,793

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