EIN 56-2125831

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
To establish, maintain and operate facilities for these purposes, to publish the results of research, and to carry out other activities related to the furthering of education and research in the tropics.
Total revenues
$4,521,186
2022
Total expenses
$4,875,291
2022
Total assets
$14,310,445
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at OTS

Field stations: the Organization operates three biological field stations in diverse ecological zones of costa rica (la selva, las cruces, and palo verde) and one in kruger national park, south africa. These field stations are maintained to facilitate biological research and to conduct educational programs.
Educational programs: the Organization conducts a number of educational programs, including graduate courses for academic credit and undergraduate semester- abroad programs for academic credit. The Organization has offered mid-career professional training for u.s. and latin american officials and policy- makers, short excursions led by scientists for members of the public in costa rica, and programs for primary and secondary school teachers.
Facilitated research and conservation: the Organization receives grants and contracts to support scientific research at its field stations and conservation projects at, and in the vicinity of, its field stations.

Who funds Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ruggles Family FoundationGeneral Purpose$85,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$74,000
Queen City Academy Charter School (QCA)General Purposes$50,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at OTS

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth BrakerChief Executive Officer$0
Miguel MendezChief Financial Officer$83,077
James BoyleVice President Development$129,006
George MiddendorfChairperson$0
Alvaro UmanaTreasurer$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for OTS

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,330,846
Program services$1,990,947
Investment income and dividends$196,564
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,829
Total revenues$4,521,186

Form 990s for OTS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-03-09990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-22990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-08-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,933 from PayPal Giving Fund
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Queen City Academy Charter School (QCA)
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from Harold and Joan Feinbloom Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyForeign affairsPublic policyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyConducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
408 Switft Ave
Durham, NC 27705
Metro area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Website URL
tropicalstudies.org/ 
Phone
(919) 684-5774
Facebook page
OTS.OET 
Twitter profile
@ots_oet 
IRS details
EIN
56-2125831
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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