Aspen Global Change Institute Inc is located in Basalt, CO. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Aspen Global Change Institute Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspen Global Change 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 12/2022, Aspen Global Change Institute Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Aspen Global Change Institute Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $142,779,240. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AGCI ADVANCES GLOBAL CHANGE SCIENCE AND SOLUTIONS BY FURTHERING INTERDISCIPLINARY UNDERSTANDING AND NURTURING COMMUNITY TO CATALYZE SCIENCE-INFORMED ACTION. AGCI ENGAGES SOLUTIONS-SEEKERS INCLUDING RESEARCHERS, PRACTITIONERS, BOUNDARY-SPANNERS, CITIZENS, AND LEARNERS OF ALL AGES THROUGH CONVENING, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CORE PROJECTS: PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE GLOBAL CHANGE SCIENCE AND SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
SPONSORED PROJECTS: PROJECTS THAT ANALYZE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION OF CLIMATE
CRUX: A PROJECT THAT WORKS TO ACCELERATE THE REDUCTION OF CARBON EMISSIONS WORLDWIDE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Burney Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.23 | $0 |
Rosamond Naylor President | OfficerTrustee | 0.23 | $0 |
Michael Stranahan Director | Trustee | 0.23 | $0 |
Steve Davis Director | Trustee | 0.23 | $0 |
Raj Pandya Director | Trustee | 0.23 | $0 |
Richard Moss Director | Trustee | 0.23 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Climate Communication Llc Outreach Consultants | 12/30/17 | $117,000 |
Energy Innovation Llc Energy Research | 12/30/17 | $2,884,506 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $495,354 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,664,457 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $550,775 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,159,811 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,622 |
| Investment income | $234,337 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,487,770 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,221,789 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $7,324,717 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $323,966 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $520,208 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,331 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,348 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,785 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,004,394 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,173 |
| Office expenses | $6,036 |
| Information technology | $245,691 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,566 |
| Travel | $111,310 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $111,211 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,729 |
| Insurance | $5,104 |
| All other expenses | $867,496 |
| Total functional expenses | $23,049,654 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,638,919 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $838,018 |
| 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 | $130,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $710,278 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,317,215 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,455,994 |
| Grants payable | $300,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,755,994 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,683,735 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,877,486 |
| 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 | $14,317,215 |
Over the last fiscal year, Aspen Global Change Institute Inc has awarded $9,221,789 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT PURPOSE: CRUX PROJECT | $775,000 |
INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY PURPOSE: CRUX PROJECT | $3,482,500 |
COLLABORATIVE LABELING AND APPLIANCE STANDARDS PROGRAM PURPOSE: CRUX PROJECT | $4,184,703 |
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON CLEAN TRANSPORTATION INC PURPOSE: CRUX PROJECT | $479,586 |
ENERGY FOUNDATION CHINA PURPOSE: CRUX PROJECT | $300,000 |