EIN 22-3232968

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
126
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies generates scientific knowledge about ecological systems and their importance to human well-being through innovative research and collaboration. They promote ecoliteracy for all ages through their education programs, offering research experience for undergraduate students. Their outreach efforts include translating science to advance the public's understanding of environmental issues and inform public policy. They provide lectures, forums, tours, field guides, and maps to research their property in Millbrook, NY.
Total revenues
$10,369,057
2022
Total expenses
$13,189,706
2022
Total assets
$143,232,353
2022
Num. employees
126
2022

Program areas at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Research - unbiased environmental research to advance understanding of ecological systems and climate change. We provide solutions for environmental problems. Our staff are global experts in the ecology of cities, disease, forests and freshwater.
Outreach - translate science in many ways that advance the public's understanding of environmental issues and inform public policy. We share our findings widely and provide lectures, forums, tours, field guides and maps to research our property. Our programs are generally free and open to the public.
Education - innovative education programs to promote ecoliteracy for all ages. We serve k-12 students and teachers through school programs, summer camp, data jams, teacher workshops and curriculum. We provide research experience for undergraduate students. We offer research experience, courses and mentoring for graduate students.
Grounds, auxiliary and library - maintenance of the 2000 acre campus used for research, education and outreach, housing for visiting scientists and staff and a 10,000 volume library that includes web of science and ecology reference services.

Who funds Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)$400,096
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationTo Support Research To Project 21st-century Fire Risk and Forest-Ecosystem Change.$300,000
Carson Family Charitable TrustCapital Campaign$250,000
...and 39 more grants received totalling $1,866,610
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
National Science FoundationBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES$2,623,173
Department of DefenseRESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT$131,645
Department of Health and Human ServicesALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH$84,065
...and 22 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

NameTitleCompensation
Joshua R GinsbergPresident$336,934
Lori M. QuillenDirector of Communications
Amy SchulerDirector of Information Services and Library
Holly TalbotSenior Director of Administration and Comptroller$212,014
Catherine ForbesSenior Director of Advancement
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,074,273
Program services$116,104
Investment income and dividends$119,552
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,004,162
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$54,966
Total revenues$10,369,057

Form 990s for Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-24990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-10990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA)Philadelphia, PA$5,773,090
The Water Research Foundation (WRF)Denver, CO$27,171,902
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)Portland, ME$6,111,584
Stroud Water Research CenterAvondale, PA$11,493,503
NatureServeArlington, VA$7,695,284
The Watershed Research and Training CenterHayfork, CA$5,970,626
Center for Coastal StudiesProvincetown, MA$5,055,340
Wdi (WDI)Ann Arbor, MI$3,314,047
Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)Bozeman, MT$5,005,952
Environmental Research CenterSan Diego, CA$2,712,741
Data update history
July 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,300 from Bentley Holden Fund
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
September 11, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
Box Ab
Millbrook, NY 12545
Metro area
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
County
Dutchess County, NY
Website URL
caryinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(845) 677-5343
Facebook page
CaryInstitute 
Twitter profile
@caryinstitute 
IRS details
EIN
22-3232968
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C05: Environment Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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