GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1492 OLYMPUS AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-2208

In care of

% GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE

Mailing address (990-N for 2013)

PO Box 5455, Berkeley CA 94705

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

ARLENE BLUM PHD, PO BOX 9127, BERKELEY, CA 94709

Principal officer (990-N for 2013)

Dr Arlene Blum, 1492 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley CA 94708

Signed the 990

ARLENE BLUM PHD, EXECUTIVE DIR

Phone

(510) 541-5004

Website

GREENSCIENCEPOLICY.ORG

Return prepared by

Eva 990 & Associates

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-5571185 or by the name GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

WE WORK AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND POLICY TO REDUCE USE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND BUILDING MATERIALS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WE MOTIVATE AND PARTICIPATE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK WITH SCIENTISTS TO SHARE THEIR RESEARCH RESULTS WITH GOVERNMENT, STANDARDS BODIES, AND OTHER DECISION MAKERS AND CONVENE DIVERSE HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS TO EFFECT CHANGE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, WE EDUCATE DESIGNERS, RETAILERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND INSTITUTIONAL PURCHASERS TO EMPOWER THEM TO REDUCE THE USE OF ENTIRE CLASSES OF CHEMICALS OF CONCERN IN THE PRODUCTS THEY PRODUCE, SELL, OR BUY. OUR APPROACH HAS PROVEN SUCCESSFUL AT THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL FOR REDUCING THE USE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS.

Program accomplishments

• REDUCING FLAME RETARDANTS: We continued to reduce the use of unnecessary flame retardants in consumer products. INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS: We prevented unnecessary International flammability standards that would lead to the use of flame retardants without providing a fire safety benefit. Our educational work has helped prevent proposed international standards that would have led to the unnecessary use of hundreds of millions of pounds of flame retardants in electronics enclosures. Our team of expert consultants monitor flammability committees to prevent proposals that could lead to the increased use of these harmful chemicals. We are providing input to the European Commission in Brussels and collaborating with the Earth Commission, Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS), and progressive electronic manufacturers to use our research results to reduce the use of flame retardants in plastic cases. This will help achieve a toxics-free circular economy and reduce the need to Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula.LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: To reduce the unnecessary use of flame retardants in enclosures around lithium-ion batteries, we are conducting research with Sandia National Laboratory. Our preliminary results indicate the flame retardants in the plastic cases create more smoke and do not slow battery fires.FLAME RETARDANTS IN VEHICLES: Collaborating with Consumer Reports and the International Association of Fire Fighters, we submitted formal requests to the U.S. House and NHTSA to update the ineffective 1971 standard leading to flame retardants inside cars. We now have support from U.S. Senate and House offices from both parties on bill language for research to begin to address this problem in the 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization. This effort builds on our collaborative research and joint petition with 45,000 signatures to Get cancer-causing chemicals out of cars.
  Expenses $413,284
• REDUCING ANTIMICROBIALS: We increased our focus on quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), a type of antimicrobials used in consumer disinfectants, cleaning solutions, wipes and personal care products, that are harmful for health and environment, often without a benefit. POLICY CHANGE: 1) We are leading and providing scientific support for California Safer Soap Act (California AB916), first-in the nation legislation to stop the use of harmful and ineffective antimicrobials in soap and body wash. The bill, co-sponsored by Womens Voices for the Earth and Children Now, has passed the Environment and Toxic Materials Committee of the California Assembly. 2) We are providing scientific support and outreach to the UC Berkeley Law Clinic and Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP), for an antimicrobial consumer deception bill that will be introduced in the California Senate in 2026.MANUFACTURER EDUCATION: In October, we organized a well-received Antimicrobial Information Exchange meeting, which brought together representatives from most of the major soap and cleaning product brands that use antimicrobials, scientists who shared their research and government agencies who are beginning to regulate these chemicals, NGOs, and antimicrobial manufacturers. Our plan is that forward-looking brands will move towards healthier productswithout antimicrobialsahead of regulatory requirements. In the past, a similar approach resulted in cosmetics and carpet companies voluntarily moving away from using PFAS.PUBLIC EDUCATION: To educate consumers about the health harm and lack of benefit of antimicrobials, we are working with writers at Consumer Reports; Haden Begley who has made viral TikTok videos; and other media outlets.
  Expenses $413,284
• SIX CLASSES ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MEETINGS:1) We met with policymakers in Congress and agencies in Washington, DC. We educated Senate and House staff from both sides of the aisle on the class concept and the potential for harm of flame retardants and antimicrobials. During our meetings, we encouraged policy change, letters, appropriations report language, and other actions to update regulations to reduce toxic chemical exposures. 2) Held our Six Classes Toxic Reduction retreat with two dozen enthusiastic colleagues from the business, academic, government, and nonprofit sectors to discuss and develop plans for reducing the use of harmful chemicals with a focus on antimicrobials.COMMUNICATIONS: 1) Our monthly newsletter subscribers increased from 18,000 readers in 2024 to over 24,000 with a 50% open rate. Positive feedback includes Wellington Labs telling us our newsletters help them prioritize chemicals for their testing business and their LinkedIn post: Arlene's ongoing commitment to sharing environmental issues in a balanced, scientifically-sound manner helps broaden awareness across the field. 2) Arlene Blum presented on Tackling Toxics in Plastics during the Great Pacific Garbage Patch TedX and on Six Classes strategy for SETAC. Other well received talks included Living in the Toxic Soup: Solutions to the Legacy of Forever Chemicals at Bioneers and Reducing Chemical Harm for Healthier People and Planet webinar for the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. 3) Our joint publications with extensive press coverage included:1) Sleeping Children Exposed to Plasticizers, Flame Retardants, and UV-Filters from Their Mattresses? Environmental Science &Technology 2) Environmental Impacts of Polymeric Flame-Retardant Breakdown Nature Sustainability 3) High Potential Harm, Questionable Fire-Safety Benefit: Why Are Flame Retardants in Lithium-Ion Battery Enclosures? Environmental Science &Technology 4) Our series of Forbes articles is available at https://www.forbes.com/sites/arleneblum/SENIOR FELLOWS: We launched this visionary program in 2025 to support leading environmental health scientists and policy experts in developing and implementing new ideas to reduce chemical harm. Currently five fellows are sharing their scientific knowledge, years of experience changing chemical policies and practices, as well as their extensive networks. Senior Fellows develop strategies for healthier and safer chemistry.
  Expenses $154,981
• REDUCING PFAS: We continued to support our partners with scientific expertise:SCIENTIST CALLS: Led monthly PFAS Science and Policy calls that bring together scientists worldwide. In 2025, over 200 scientists were participating. The calls served as a basis for numerous scientific publications and policy advances.PFAS WEBSITE: To share knowledge more broadly, we continue PFAS Central, a website updated weekly with news, science, policy, jobs, and events. At the request of communities dealing with PFAS contaminated drinking water, this website contains a list of PFAS-free products.
  Expenses $51,660

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

20-5571185

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2006

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,721,316

Income (IRS master file)

$1,276,725

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5571185).

Questions about GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE?

The employer identification number (EIN) of GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE is 20-5571185.

Is GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.

Are donations to GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ARLENE BLUM PHD.

Who are the officers and directors of GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $241,000 (ARLENE BLUM PHD, EXECUTIVE DIR).

How much revenue does GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,276,725, expenses of $1,234,879 and total assets of $3,721,316 at year end.

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