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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |