Nuclear Information & Resource Service
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Nuclear Information & Resource Service is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mount Rainier, Maryland, registered in 1978, with $1,398,762 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 8, Mount Rainier, MD, 20712 EIN 52-1119677 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 152.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$805K
Net assets
$678K
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 Nuclear Information & Resource Service— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +42% 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 Nuclear Information & Resource Service: 10 mo reserves · +42% 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 Nuclear Information & Resource Service— 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 Nuclear Information & Resource Service: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8, Mount Rainier, MD, 20712
- City
- Mount Rainier
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $428K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $232KNet assets $678K
Operating margin
42.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$910K
Total liabilities
$232K
Net assets
$678K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,398,762▲152% | $804,575▼1.3% | $678,157▲850% | $909,875▲154% | 990 |
| 2023 | $554,039▼24.7% | $815,416▲16.3% | $71,369▼78.6% | $358,211▼34.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $736,185▲18.0% | $701,312▲40.4% | $332,746▲11.7% | $548,930▲46.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $623,640▲70.9% | $499,372▲4.2% | $297,873▲71.6% | $374,245▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $364,829▼41.6% | $479,187▲2.0% | $173,605▼39.7% | $299,629▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $624,247▲20.2% | $469,913▼21.4% | $287,963▲115% | $383,870▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $519,457▼15.7% | $597,978▼15.8% | $133,629▼37.0% | $273,110▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $615,890▼19.5% | $710,295▲16.3% | $212,150▼30.8% | $301,072▼27.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $764,870▲9.5% | $610,527▼8.5% | $306,555▲101% | $417,415▲52.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $698,220▲18.5% | $667,034▲10.2% | $152,212▲25.8% | $274,601▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $589,450▲37.6% | $605,033▲9.3% | $121,026▼11.4% | $244,205▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $428,436 | $553,651 | $136,609 | $264,236 | 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.
Grants received · $1.8M total
38 grants to Nuclear Information & Resource Service totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For environmental oversight project | 2023 | $235,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $84,350 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $5,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $93,326 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the world nuclear industry status report, led by mycle schneider | 2022 | $52,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $110,676 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $110,676 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $6,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $180,276 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nuclear Information & Resource Service a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nuclear Information & Resource Service is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1119677, based in Mount Rainier, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nuclear Information & Resource Service's EIN?
- Nuclear Information & Resource Service's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1119677.
- How much revenue does Nuclear Information & Resource Service report?
- Nuclear Information & Resource Service reported $1,398,762 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nuclear Information & Resource Service have?
- CharityIndex grades Nuclear Information & Resource Service B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nuclear Information & Resource Service (EIN 52-1119677) 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.