Institute of Gas Technology
Only 53% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Institute of Gas Technology is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered in 1942, with $124,247,894 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 53% of spending to programs.
1700 S Mount Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60018 EIN 36-2170137 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$124.2M
▲ 5.3% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$117.2M
Net assets
$96.1M
Employees
383
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating53% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Institute of Gas Technology: 53% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +6% 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 of Gas Technology: 10 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Institute of Gas Technology: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 of Gas Technology: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Gti energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. with over 80 years of expertise in energy research, technology development, and business innovation, continued on schedule o
What they do
Education program and services. program services expenses include direct costs on projects only, and exclude allocation of any indirect costs. estimated number of clients: 174
Contact & location
- Address
- 1700 S Mount Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
- City
- Des Plaines
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Science & Technology
- Subcategory
- Physical & Earth Sciences
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68.9M (FY2013) to $124.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $61.6MNet assets $96.1M
Operating margin
5.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$157.7M
Total liabilities
$61.6M
Net assets
$96.1M
Salaries & benefits
$59.5M
51% of expenses
Board members
11
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,247,894▲5.3% | $117,201,238 | $96,124,107▲8.5% | $157,719,871▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $117,981,070▲5.0% | $117,215,320▼1.9% | $88,616,452▲5.6% | $151,389,687▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $112,325,761▲4.4% | $119,493,329▲10.9% | $83,907,786▼17.6% | $146,565,519▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,541,251▲11.7% | $107,706,663▲4.5% | $101,797,355▲3.2% | $157,058,271▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,238,152▼27.8% | $103,085,037▼21.2% | $98,652,469▼0.7% | $148,708,489▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $133,243,466▲27.2% | $130,877,670▲22.8% | $99,328,431▲17.3% | $146,392,354▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $104,775,685▲31.1% | $106,613,335▲54.9% | $84,671,798▼7.6% | $126,679,676▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,928,130▼11.2% | $68,821,115▼19.2% | $91,628,029▲16.9% | $131,431,392▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $90,035,758▲25.4% | $85,127,991▲33.9% | $78,411,235▲5.2% | $114,411,783▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,812,251▲26.5% | $63,581,054▲9.4% | $74,513,452▲3.8% | $109,844,404▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $56,752,649▼17.6% | $58,134,093▼5.5% | $71,784,143▼4.0% | $99,710,317▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,908,975 | $61,489,364▲3.8% | $74,808,433▲18.0% | $102,229,317▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $59,215,471▼14.0% | $63,380,053▲4.6% | $90,120,495▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,871,106▲7.1% | $60,599,237▼10.4% | $88,792,208▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $64,298,590 | $67,657,165 | $92,531,175 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dr Paula A Gant — $1,157,614 (0.99% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paula A Gant | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,157,614 |
| Mr James F Ingold | Svp of Finance, Treasurer, Cfo | 40 | $722,214 |
| Mr Quinton B Ford | Svp, Tech Dev, Gen Counsel, Co | 40 | $684,774 |
| Mr Ronald N Snedic | Svp, Corporate Development | 40 | $672,029 |
| Mr Richard Kaelin | Vp, Goverment Services | 40 | $451,906 |
| Mr Donald Stevenson | Vp, Carbon Mgmt & Conv | 40 | $446,488 |
| Mr Duncan Robinson | Vp, Commercialization | 40 | $421,152 |
| Ms Kristinemila Wiley | Vp, Low Carbon Energy | 40 | $409,291 |
| Mr Jeremy Otahal | Vp, People & Customer Eng. | 40 | $383,963 |
| Mr Anthony T Lindsay | Md, Infrastructure | 40 | $361,023 |
| Mr Seymour Khalilov | Md, Strategy & Bus Planning | 40 | $358,440 |
| Ms Erin Blanton | Vp, Zero Emissions System | 40 | $345,584 |
| Mr Paul E Glanville | Senior Director, R&d | 40 | $219,203 |
| Mr David C Carroll | President & Ceo - Former | 40 | $191,780 |
| Mr William W Follett IV | Program Director, Sco2 | 40 | $187,849 |
| Mr Michael A Rutkowski | Officer - Former | 40 | $124,203 |
| Mr Arthur Corbin | Director | 0.92 | — |
| Mr Carlos Cabrera | Director | 0 | — |
| Mr David F Smith | Director | 0 | — |
| Mr John W Somerhalder II | Vice Chair | 0.92 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Seneca | See Statment | $1,182,948 |
| Optifuel Systems LLC | Product Engineering | $607,351 |
| Havtech Service Division LLC | See Statment | $604,831 |
| Deep Systems LLC | It Network Support | $350,615 |
| Plante Moran Pllc | Audit Services | $301,628 |
Grants received · $1.6M total
17 grants to Institute of Gas Technology totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | — | 2024 | $49,775 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Research | 2023 | $224,641 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Research subcontract | 2023 | $145,915 |
| Washington University | Research | 2023 | $84,995 |
| Lehigh University | — | 2023 | $30,225 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | Policy development | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Research | 2022 | $361,364 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Research subcontract | 2022 | $23,753 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Research subcontract | 2021 | $19,564 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | Research | 2021 | $11,934 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | Research | 2020 | $50,789 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Research subcontract | 2020 | $37,990 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | Research | 2019 | $161,955 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Research subcontract | 2019 | $127,719 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Research subcontract | 2018 | $156,446 |
Grants made · $81K in FY2023
2 grants totaling $81K in FY2023. All grants made by Institute of Gas Technology →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | The lehigh university donation is in support of lehigh's pasteur phd partners (p3) program. lehigh has proposed, and gti has accepted that the donation shall directed to a p3 program research topic that is scientific in nature and generally in the area of data-drive interdependent energy systems. | $62,500 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | The massachusetts institute of technology energy initiative donation is in support of the 2023 c3e women in clean energy symposium and awards. gti energy sponsorship allows to directly impact and support diversity and leadership in clean energy. | $18,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Institute of Gas Technology a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Institute of Gas Technology is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2170137, based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Institute of Gas Technology's EIN?
- Institute of Gas Technology's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2170137.
- How much revenue does Institute of Gas Technology report?
- Institute of Gas Technology reported $124,247,894 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Institute of Gas Technology's spending goes to programs?
- Institute of Gas Technology spends about 53% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Institute of Gas Technology have?
- CharityIndex grades Institute of Gas Technology B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Institute of Gas Technology's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Institute of Gas Technology's latest Form 990 is $1,157,614, paid to Dr Paula A Gant (President & Ceo).
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Data for Institute of Gas Technology (EIN 36-2170137) 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.