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Morpho Institute

EIN 83-2272747 · Grosse Pointe, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Amazon conservation through education

Income
$106,703
Spending
$65,580
Reserves
23.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $11,003 spent. EDUCATOR ACADEMY IN THE AMAZON (EAA): in 2024 the EAA brought together twenty-three educators from eighteen U.S states and one Canadian province for a 10-day immersive experienve in the Peruvia Amazon. Participants explored the rainforest ecosystem, engaged in inquiry- based learning, and described their time as magical and transformative, reinforcng the impact of experiential education in our flagship program.
  2. $11,879 spent. AMAZON RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOR EDUCATORS (ARIE): 2024 was the third year of ARIE, a 10-day field program uniting U.S. and Peruvian partners. Twelve U.S. educators, three Peruvian graduate students, seven scientists, and four local guides conducted research on Amazon biodiversity. Participants explored plat phenology, animal behavior, and community-based conservation with the Indigenous Maijuna. By linking educators to long-term research and cross-culteral collaboration, ARIE equips them to bring authentic scientific inquiry into classrooms, inspiring students and deepening their understanding of global conservation.
  3. $12,360 spent. EDUCATORS in the AMAZON SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Investing in teacher scholarships cultivates the next generation of environmental leaders. By equipping educators with the latest tools, resources, and knowledge, we empower them to teach climate action and sustainability effectively. These opportunities strengthen teaching skills, creating a ripple effect of environmental awareness. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we doubled our scholarship program in 2024, awarding $14,500 in scholarship, which enabled ten additional educators to join us in the field.
  4. $650 spent. AMAZON BINOCULAR PROJECT: ABP has expanded to remote villages, using bird education to goster deeper community conservation and (Schedule O)
  5. $4,060 spent. Climate Fund

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 2018.

    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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