Institute For Socio-ecological Research
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Institute For Socio-ecological Research is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lajas, Puerto Rico, registered in 2014, with $2,736,635 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 3151, Lajas, PR, 00667 EIN 66-0795286 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 84.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$163K
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.
C+
—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 Institute For Socio-ecological Research— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +0% 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 Institute For Socio-ecological Research: 1 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C+ 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 Institute For Socio-ecological 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 Institute For Socio-ecological Research: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 3151, Lajas, PR, 00667
- City
- Lajas
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $110K (FY2016) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $140KNet assets $163K
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$304K
Total liabilities
$140K
Net assets
$163K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,736,635▲84.0% | $2,727,102▲67.1% | $163,414▲4.0% | $303,884▲88.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,487,137▲52.0% | $1,632,002▲119% | $157,107▼47.9% | $160,983▼47.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $978,410▲212% | $744,790▲117% | $301,484▲344% | $308,013▲320% | 990 |
| 2021 | $313,291▲25.6% | $343,777▲49.2% | $67,865▼31.0% | $73,323▼29.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $249,423▲9.9% | $230,488▲5.1% | $98,351▲23.8% | $103,551▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $226,921▼13.2% | $219,406▼41.5% | $79,416▲10.5% | $81,128▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $261,341▼30.7% | $375,246▲99.8% | $71,902▼61.3% | $73,493▼63.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $377,205▲242% | $187,842▲63.8% | $185,806▲4698% | $199,801▲13464% | 990 |
| 2016 | $110,423 | $114,679 | -$4,041 | $1,473 | 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 · $729K total
11 grants to Institute For Socio-ecological Research totaling $729K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2024 | $86,143 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Coral nursery for restoration in pr | 2023 | $243,131 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Establishing coral nursery | 2022 | $122,908 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Tides Center | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Tides Center | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Matching gift | 2017 | $20,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Advancing the conservatio | 2015 | $56,626 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Institute For Socio-ecological Research a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Institute For Socio-ecological Research is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 66-0795286, based in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Institute For Socio-ecological Research's EIN?
- Institute For Socio-ecological Research's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 66-0795286.
- How much revenue does Institute For Socio-ecological Research report?
- Institute For Socio-ecological Research reported $2,736,635 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Institute For Socio-ecological Research have?
- CharityIndex grades Institute For Socio-ecological Research C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Institute For Socio-ecological Research (EIN 66-0795286) 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.