Great Basin Institute
- Assets
- $12.5m
- Revenue
- $20.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 727
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Founding
- 11/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 88-0431016
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Great Basin Institute employed 727 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 12/2021, Great Basin Institute generated $20.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jerry Keir Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $161,811 |
Glenn Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Steve Lafer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Weiserberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Gubanich Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lou Robinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $18,286,473 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,581 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,385,054 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,135,237 |
| Investment income | $643 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $69,084 |
| 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 | $20,594,715 |
| 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. | $187,811 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $187,811 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,513,574 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,271,786 |
| Payroll taxes | $930,364 |
| 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 | $3,659,078 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $291,569 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $145,625 |
| Travel | $812,420 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $14,931 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $124,292 |
| Insurance | $288,683 |
| All other expenses | $140,734 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,039,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,443,596 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $626,718 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,853,976 |
| 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 | $14,436 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,814 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,423,334 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $157,165 |
| Total assets | $12,528,039 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $732,203 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $997,398 |
| 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 | $691,490 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,421,091 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,106,948 |
| 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 | $12,528,039 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Great Basin Institute has recieved totaling $969,821.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nevada Volunteers Sparks, NV PURPOSE: AMERICORP | $644,242 |
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: CRYSTAL BASIN FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT | $200,000 |
Binion Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION | $50,000 |
The Nell J Redfield Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2021 SUMMER CAMPS AND RESIDENTIAL CAMPS | $38,571 |
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund Tahoe City, CA PURPOSE: recreation | $25,000 |
Nv Energy Charitable Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: TOIYABE CREST TRAIL PROJECT | $12,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern Lights Incorporated Sagle, ID | $99,237,939 | $43,729,312 |
Multiplier San Francisco, CA | $43,496,092 | $39,865,015 |
Great Basin Institute Reno, NV | $12,528,039 | $20,594,715 |
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |