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Norwich University Applied Research Institutes Ltd

EIN 06-1669185 · Northfield, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NUARI'S MISSION IS A) TO SERVE THE NATIONAL PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH THE STUDY OF CRITICAL NATIONAL ISSUES; B) TO PROVIDE RAPID RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; C) TO ADDRESS RELATED CRITICAL POLICY, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES TO ENHANCE NATIONAL RESPONSE CAPABILITY; D) TO DEVELOP RELATED EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS; AND E) TO SERVE AS A NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM AND CYBERCRIME.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
69
Highest pay
$404,514, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $123,154 spent. TRAINING, EXERCISE AND SIMULATION ACTIVITIES: (A) CYBER EXERCISE SUPP. EXERCISES - SCENERIOS AND EXERCISES USING THE DECIDE FS TOOL TO DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVENESS AND NEED FOR CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE PLANS IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR (B) CYBER INTRUSION PLANNING AND DETECTION FOR THE STATE OF VT (C)CYBER EDUCATION TRAINING.
  2. $1.4 million spent. COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES: DEVELOP WEB BASED INCIDENT RESPONSE TRAINING FOR STATES AND COMMUNITITES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR RESPONSE CAPABILITIES AND PREPARDEDNESS IN THE EVENT OF A CYBER ATTACK, NATIONAL EMERGENCY OR OTHER DISASTER.
  3. $3.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PROVIDED SME SUPPORT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FOR VISUAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS AND OTHER RELATED DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS; DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION THROUGH SME SUPPORT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND PROVIDE OTHER SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL SERVICES.
  4. $99,670 spent. IR&D & B&P LABOR

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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