Integral Ecology Research Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Blue Lake, California, registered in 2005, with $3,140,874 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.1M
▲ 86.2% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.8M
Net assets
$528K
Employees
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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 Integral Ecology Research Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Integral Ecology Research Center: 2 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Integral Ecology Research Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Integral Ecology Research Center: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $197K (FY2012) to $3.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$923K
Total liabilities
$395K
Net assets
$528K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,140,874▲86.2% | $2,782,965▲64.7% | $528,001▲210% | $922,777▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,687,222▲40.5% | $1,690,188▲37.1% | $170,092▼1.7% | $1,033,913▲202% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,201,059▲10.6% | $1,232,494▲16.7% | $173,058▼15.4% | $342,815▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,085,470▲76.9% | $1,056,483▲55.4% | $204,493▲20.1% | $371,582▲46.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $613,668▼54.7% | $679,736▼41.1% | $170,239▼28.0% | $253,665▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,354,814▲53.3% | $1,154,372▲29.7% | $236,307▲462% | $283,190▲297% | 990 |
| 2018 | $884,001▲39.5% | $889,769▲42.0% | $42,012▼12.1% | $71,266▲47.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $633,895▲28.8% | $626,445▲30.7% | $47,780▲18.5% | $48,307▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $492,212▲57.1% | $479,160▲62.7% | $40,330▲47.8% | $40,335▲47.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $313,229▲34.2% | $294,464▲29.1% | $27,278▲220% | $27,283▲220% | 990 |
| 2014 | $233,391▲18.7% | $228,080▲18.6% | $8,513▼5.2% | $8,518▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | $196,699 | $192,267 | $8,979 | $8,998 | 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.
6 grants to Integral Ecology Research Center totaling $241K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | Habitat enhancement | 2021 | $55,847 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restoring watersheds impacts | 2021 | $47,767 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | California forests | 2020 | $41,786 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restoring watersheds impa | 2019 | $28,613 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2015 | $34,999 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Targeted water use enforc | 2015 | $32,021 |
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Data for Integral Ecology Research Center (EIN 20-1687238) 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.