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Science & Environmental Health Network

EIN 45-0452872 · Jamestown, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES, THE EARTH AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, THE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NETWORK FORGES SCIENCE, ETHICS, AND LAW INTO TOOLS FOR ACTION.

Income
$718,608
Spending
$822,683
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$137,124, executive direc

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 December 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 (3)
  1. $408,114 spent. Energy Policy Program: Recognizing rapidly emerging developments in climate and energy policy, the Science and Environmental Health Network brings a deeply ethical and scientific perspective to local, state, national and international struggles over fossil fuels. We have two nationally renowned scientists on our team and they are very active in our campaign on carbon capture and storage (CCS) to evaluate and address new technologies proposed across the nation. We continue to moderate and participate in a major coalition on CCS that includes activists, scientists, lawyers and writers. This coalition is able to provide rapid-response research and analysis as well as provide experts for policy and media briefings. We continue to update and disseminate the findings of the 9th edition of the Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking and Associated Gas and Oil Infrastructure, which is a renowned resource for policymakers, educators, activists, and health professionals.
  2. $149,836 spent. Legal Program: The Science & Environmental Health Network provided legal and scientific expertise to grassroots campaigns working to protect water, climate and public health. We shared our 25+ year expertise in law, science and innovative policy through intensive local workshops, webinars, factsheets, workbooks, guidance and technical assistance. Consulted with regulators and members of the media about permits and monitoring regarding pipelines and other fossil fuel infrastructure around the country. Monitored changes in policy on state and national levels in order to analyze and share information on the associated risks to the community and broader public health. Incorporated the legal principles of the Commons, Free, Prior and Informed Consent, the Public Trust Doctrine, the Precautionary Principle and the Rights of Future Generations in environmental work around the country and world.
  3. $101,553 spent. Ecological Medicine Program: The Science & Environmental Health Network worked extensively with community groups and non-governmental organizations in the United States, addressing many aspects of human health and the environment through an Ecological Model of Health. We provided scientific expertise to community groups and individuals who were tackling problems of pesticides, toxic chemicals in consumer products, contaminated drinking water and air, and carbon dioxide exposure. Conducted analysis, wrote white papers, and gave numerous presentations on the food-agriculture-climate connection as a strategic point for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Regularly provided content to numerous listservs of the Collaborative on Health and the Environment. Served as science advisor and speaker for the Health Care Without Harm Safer Materials and Healthy Food in Health Care workgroups.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 October 1999.

    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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