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Environment America Research and Policy Center Inc

EIN 13-4339865 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE CORPORATION MAY ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, ANALYSIS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND LITIGATION ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE QUALITY OF AMERICA'S AIR, WATER, AND LAND. THE CORPORATION IS NOT ORGANIZED FOR GAIN OR INDIVIDUAL PROFIT AND IT SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. CLEAN ENERGY: PROMOTING SOLUTIONS THAT WILL HELP OUR COUNTRY TO GO FOSSIL FUEL FREE, PROMOTE CARBON-FREE TRANSPORTATION, REDUCE POWER PLANT POLLUTION, PRESERVE TROPICAL FORESTS AND MORE. WE ARE ALSO WORKING TO REDUCE ENERGY WASTE, CONVINCE COMPANIES THAT OWN AND OPERATE BUILDINGS WITH BIG, FLAT, SUNNY ROOFS TO USE THEM TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY FROM THE SUN, BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR AND WIN POLICIES THAT WILL HELP AMERICA RUN ON RENEWABLE ENERGY.
  2. $2.0 million spent. CONSERVATION:WORKING TO PROTECT OUR PUBLIC LANDS FROM EXPLOITATION AND DEVELOPMENT, SAVE AMERICA'S REMAINING WILDLIFE, AND DEFEND OUR OCEANS FROM DRILLING, PLASTIC POLLUTION AND OTHER THREATS.
  3. $421,955 spent. CLEAN WATER AND AIR:PROTECTING THE WATER WE DRINK AND THE AIR WE BREATHE BY HOLDING POLLUTERS ACCOUNTABLE, STRENGTHENING STATE AND FEDERAL PROTECTIONS, NETWORKING WITH LOCAL CLEAN WATER CHAMPIONS, AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2008.

    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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