Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2013, with $592,256 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4616 25th Ave Ne Pmb 302, Seattle, WA, 98105 EIN 91-6063843 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2023)
$592K
▲ 43.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$604K
Net assets
$316K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research: 6 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4616 25th Ave Ne Pmb 302, Seattle, WA, 98105
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63K (FY2012) to $592K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2,656Net assets $316K
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$319K
Total liabilities
$2,656
Net assets
$316K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $592,256▲43.2% | $604,036▲69.9% | $315,954▲0.4% | $318,610▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $413,528▲1.4% | $355,597▲9.2% | $314,776▲12.0% | $315,867▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $407,936▲361% | $325,699▲193% | $280,935▲46.1% | $301,546▲43.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,538▼74.6% | $111,208▼65.5% | $192,302▼8.1% | $209,881▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $349,205▲77.3% | $322,464▲29.8% | $209,273▲20.8% | $249,178▲34.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $196,907▼26.0% | $248,482▼11.5% | $173,310▼27.0% | $184,857▼23.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $266,035▼8.4% | $280,637▲5.5% | $237,547▲0.1% | $240,904▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $290,574▲23.2% | $265,884▲3.8% | $237,425▲13.6% | $241,199▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $235,848▲1.5% | $256,129▲28.6% | $208,964▼9.7% | $208,964▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $232,313▲26.1% | $199,149▲17.7% | $231,381▲10.6% | $231,381▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $184,197▲192% | $169,201▲0.1% | $209,169▲6.0% | $209,169▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | $63,102 | $169,035 | $197,303 | $197,303 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $256K total
16 grants to Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research totaling $256K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Conservation | 2024 | $35,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Conservation | 2023 | $29,740 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $15,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $31,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $11,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $6,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $7,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $5,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-6063843, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research's EIN?
- Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-6063843.
- How much revenue does Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research report?
- Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research reported $592,256 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research have?
- CharityIndex grades Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Foundation For Glacier & Environmental Research (EIN 91-6063843) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.