Nonprofit · EIN 20-8044425
NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $482,152 | $349,708 | $132,444 | $4,970,167 | $43,939 | $4,926,228 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $548,501 | $202,368 | $346,133 | $4,637,591 | $43,879 | $4,593,712 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $424,146 | $167,453 | $256,693 | $4,083,389 | $52,292 | $4,031,097 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $315,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $172,112
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,460
- Other revenue
- -$5,460
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $88,056
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $668
- Travel
- $24,213
- Program services (functional)
- $327,317
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,391
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,637,591
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,970,167
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $43,939
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,926,228
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,681,599
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,655,865
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $270,363
- Gross receipts
- $552,052
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SCHRIFT | IIAR PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $365,313 |
| MIKE MCGINNIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WAYNE WEHBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| QUINN VO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON FETZER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GREULICH | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| NICK NECHAY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOHN FLYNN | EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF SUTTON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| WALTER TEETER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SCHRIFT | IIAR PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $335,287 |
| DAVE MALINAUSKAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCGINNIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| QUINN VO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DON FETZER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GREULICH | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK NECHAY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FLYNN | EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SUTTON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER TEETER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SCHRIFT | IIAR PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $309,730 | $34,101 |
| TREVOR HEGG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JOHNSTON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MALINAUSKAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| QUINN VO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON FETZER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GREULICH | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MANDATO JR | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STENCEL | EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SUTTON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER TEETER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 N FAIRFAX ST STE 503, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-1587
- In care of
- % J W BOWLES JR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GARY SCHRIFT, 1001 N FAIRFAX STREET SUITE 503, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- GARY SCHRIFT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (703) 312-4200
- Website
- WWW.IIAR.ORG/FOUNDATION
- Return prepared by
- WESSEL & COMPANY
Mission
THE NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION PROMOTES THE CLIMATE-POSITIVE, SAFE, RELIABLE, AND EFFICIENT USE OF THE MOST EARTH-FRIENDLY NATURAL REFRIGERANTS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, DELIVERY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS, PROVIDING RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO DEVELOP INDUSTRY TALENT, ACADEMIC ALLIANCES, AND OUTREACH WITHIN THE NATURAL REFRIGERATION COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST EDUCATION THROUGH GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY AIDING THE EDUCATION OF MEN AND WOMEN TO BECOME QUALIFIED ENGINEERS. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, TRUSTS, AND CORPORATIONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS, AND OTHER LEGAL MEANS.Expenses $112,269 · grants $88,055
- THE NRF PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL IIAR CONFERENCE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS. FIRST THE FOUNDATION OPERATES FUNDRAISING EVENTS WHICH TYPICALLY INCLUDE THE GOLF TOURNAMENT AND MAY INCLUDE OTHER EVENTS - FOLLOWED BY AN NRF VIP RECEPTION. THESE EVENTS ACT AS BOTH A FUNDRAISER FOR THE NRF AS WELL AS A THANK-YOU FOR ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE. SECONDLY, THE NRF HOSTS ALL ITS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND PAYS FOR THEIR TRAVEL, LIVING, AND ATTENDANCE. AT THE CONFERENCE, THESE SCHOLARS ARE PROVIDED WITH DETAILS ABOUT THE NATURAL REFRIGERANT INDUSTRY, EXPOSED TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY, ABLE TO MEET AND NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS, AND ABLE TO ATTEND ALL THE AVAILABLE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SESSIONS. DURING THE CONFERENCE, NRF-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE PRESENTED THROUGH TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS INCLUDING THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT, THE PROJECT RESULTS, AND HOW THOSE RESULTS WILL BENEFIT THE NATURAL REFRIGERANT INDUSTRY.Expenses $215,048
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8044425
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,970,167
- Income (IRS master file)
- $552,052
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $482,152 | $349,708 | $4,970,167 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $548,501 | $202,368 | $4,637,591 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $424,146 | $167,453 | $4,083,389 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $362,135 | $232,003 | $3,706,517 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 20-8044425).
Questions about NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION is 20-8044425.
- Is NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION 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 NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GARY SCHRIFT.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $365,313 (GARY SCHRIFT, IIAR PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does NATURAL REFRIGERATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $482,152, expenses of $349,708 and total assets of $4,970,167 at year end.
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