The 5 Gyres Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The 5 Gyres Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 2010, with $1,247,987 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 5699, Santa Monica, CA, 90409 EIN 27-1350279 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▲ 11.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.4M
Net assets
$751K
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 The 5 Gyres Institute— 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 rating7 mo reserves · -11% 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 The 5 Gyres Institute: 7 mo reserves · -11% 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 The 5 Gyres Institute— 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 The 5 Gyres Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5699, Santa Monica, CA, 90409
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $129K (FY2011) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $160KNet assets $751K
Operating margin
-10.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$911K
Total liabilities
$160K
Net assets
$751K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,247,987▲11.5% | $1,382,828▲7.8% | $750,636▼5.4% | $910,557▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,119,229▲6.3% | $1,283,324▲6.1% | $793,589▼19.6% | $952,564▼19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,053,133▼12.7% | $1,209,862▲31.5% | $986,666▼13.8% | $1,178,484▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,205,769▼6.1% | $919,857▲5.9% | $1,145,022▲34.0% | $1,305,912▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,283,486▲11.5% | $868,486▼1.8% | $854,476▲101% | $1,104,401▲159% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,151,160▲25.9% | $884,138▲9.1% | $424,402▲170% | $427,115▲169% | 990 |
| 2017 | $914,490▲15.3% | $810,344▼3.1% | $157,380▲196% | $159,030▲83.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $793,393▲17.1% | $836,574▲20.3% | $53,234▼48.0% | $86,628▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $677,577▲15.2% | $695,160▲40.0% | $102,437▼14.7% | $103,868▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $588,294▲80.1% | $496,599▲33.6% | $120,020▲324% | $121,451▲329% | 990 |
| 2013 | $326,589 | $371,795▲47.5% | $28,325▼61.5% | $28,325▼61.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $252,116▲119% | $73,531▲164% | $73,531▲164% | 990 |
| 2011 | $129,379 | $115,153 | $27,816 | $27,816 | 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 · $671K total
35 grants to The 5 Gyres Institute totaling $671K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $17,364 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $12,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $12,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $9,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $30,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2022 | $15,500 |
| Community Partners | Online stem instruction to children, grades k-8 | 2022 | $10,035 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $5,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $22,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $22,700 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2021 | $11,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2021 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The 5 Gyres Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The 5 Gyres Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1350279, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The 5 Gyres Institute's EIN?
- The 5 Gyres Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1350279.
- How much revenue does The 5 Gyres Institute report?
- The 5 Gyres Institute reported $1,247,987 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The 5 Gyres Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades The 5 Gyres Institute C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The 5 Gyres Institute (EIN 27-1350279) 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.