National Ecological Observatory Network Inc
Only 0% goes to programs Strong reserves
National Ecological Observatory Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boulder, Colorado, registered in 2006, with $1,871 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 0% of spending to programs.
1685 38th St Ste 100, Boulder, CO, 80301 EIN 20-4510571 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2023)
$1,871
▲ 1485.6% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$257
Net assets
$299K
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
FProgram efficiency40% of the rating0% to programs
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 National Ecological Observatory Network Inc: 0% to programs earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating13958 mo reserves · +86% 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 National Ecological Observatory Network Inc: 13958 mo reserves · +86% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 National Ecological Observatory Network Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B 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 National Ecological Observatory Network Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Providing support for research, discovery, and education about ecological change.
What they do
Airborne survey and data processing at walnut gulch
Building a framework between the european union and the united states to harmonize data products relevant to global research infrastructures in the environmental field, designing and developing national ecological observatory satellite site training plan.
Collect data from air using lidar and spectrometer instruments so that various ecosystem changes can be studied and tracked, participant in data workshops, and national ecological observatory project management business services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1685 38th St Ste 100, Boulder, CO, 80301
- City
- Boulder
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Amateur Sports
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $92.4M (FY2013) to $1,871 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $299K
Operating margin
86.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$299K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$299K
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
3
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,871▲1486% | $257▼89.2% | $298,925▲0.5% | $298,925▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118▼99.7% | $2,383▲306% | $297,311▼0.8% | $297,311▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,502 | $587 | $299,576▲6.7% | $299,576▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0▼100% | $280,661▲110% | $280,661▼91.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $0▼100% | $563,695▲175% | -$2,828,153▼43.3% | $3,467,092▼19.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,726,950▼96.0% | $205,068▼99.7% | -$1,973,528▼101% | $4,321,718▼97.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $68,293,132▼27.1% | $76,306,848▼9.9% | $134,035,915▼5.9% | $159,800,825▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,689,520▲2.5% | $84,661,661▲23.0% | $142,485,852▲6.8% | $166,049,745▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $91,381,014▼6.0% | $68,834,617▲2.0% | $133,457,993▲20.3% | $148,224,218▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $97,228,885▲5.2% | $67,461,182▲19.3% | $110,911,596▲30.3% | $124,132,440▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $92,385,550 | $56,558,848▲48.4% | $85,134,096▲69.0% | $96,641,974▲64.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $38,117,012▲38.1% | $50,379,120▲104% | $58,740,764▲103% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,598,366▲21.8% | $24,745,178▲97.6% | $28,980,682▲87.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,655,773 | $12,522,072 | $15,447,521 | 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 (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason M Jenkins | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Mackin | Former Officer | 0 | — |
| Kevin T Amery | Secretary/director | 1 | — |
| Michael C Janus | President/director | 1 | — |
| Todd Harrington | Former Director | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2018)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bdo USA LLP | Consulting/accounting | $1,324,027 |
| Fortrust LLC | Communication Services | $253,669 |
| Broad Sky Networks LLC | Information Technology/installation Serv | $160,205 |
| Heritage Homes LLC | Construction Services | $129,455 |
| Technical Youth LLC | Human Resource Services | $112,878 |
Grants received · $253K total
5 grants to National Ecological Observatory Network Inc totaling $253K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2016 | $32,081 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2015 | $60,712 |
| National Geographic Society | Fed grant sub-award | 2015 | $9,362 |
| National Geographic Society | Fed grant sub-award | 2014 | $78,439 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2014 | $72,022 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Ecological Observatory Network Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Ecological Observatory Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4510571, based in Boulder, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Ecological Observatory Network Inc's EIN?
- National Ecological Observatory Network Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4510571.
- How much revenue does National Ecological Observatory Network Inc report?
- National Ecological Observatory Network Inc reported $1,871 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of National Ecological Observatory Network Inc's spending goes to programs?
- National Ecological Observatory Network Inc spends about 0% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does National Ecological Observatory Network Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades National Ecological Observatory Network Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does National Ecological Observatory Network Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Ecological Observatory Network Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Jason M Jenkins (Director).
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Data for National Ecological Observatory Network Inc (EIN 20-4510571) 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.