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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7451983

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20010

Financials

$322K$221K2023$410K$342K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$409,765$341,630$68,135$896,140$21,698$874,442
December 31, 2023990$322,195$220,809$101,386$769,129$18,253$750,876
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,195
Program service revenue
$345,517
Investment income
$58,053
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,925
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$89,021
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,021
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,900
Accounting fees
$6,925
Travel
$2,930
Program services (functional)
$271,031
Management and general (functional)
$70,599

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$769,129
Total assets, end of year
$896,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,698
Net assets, end of year
$874,442
Publicly traded securities
$801,253
Net assets without donor restrictions
$874,442
Gross receipts
$409,765
Employees
0
Volunteers
24
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
NC

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENI RUGGERIExecutive Dir.
Officer
20$65,735
MARZIEH REZAEI GHALEHASSISTANT ED
Officer
10$23,286
DEBARATI MAJUMDAR NARAYANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
B SANBORNCHAIR ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ELIF TURALPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LISA LIMTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CELEN PASALARSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
ALINA OSNAGADirector
Trustee or director
5$0
BO ZHANGDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
LORRAINE MAXWELLDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
ALEXANDRE CHAMPAIGNDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
HANNAH ARNETTDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
JULIE STEVENSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ROXANA JAFARIDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENI RUGGERIExecutive Dir.
Officer
20$63,745
LINDSAY MCCUNNChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ELIF TURALChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
SHARMIN KADERPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LISA LIMTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SHAUNA MALLORY-HILLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HANNAH ARNETTSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEBARATI MAJUMDAR NARAYANDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
MALLIKA BOSEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BO ZHANGDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
CELEN PASALARDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
B SANBORNDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
HUI CAIDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
ALEXANDRE CHAMPAGNEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ALINA OSNAGADirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JULIE STEVENSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LORRAINE MAXWELLEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 43023, WASHINGTON, DC 20010-9023
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBARATI MAJUMDAR NARAYAN, PO BOX 43023, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Signed the 990
B SANBORN, CHAIR
Phone
(507) 339-4620
Return prepared by
Petersen Professionals PC

Mission

THE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION ADVANCES & DISSEMINATES BEHAVIOR & DESIGN RESEARCH TOWARD IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE & THEIR ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDRA hosts an annual conference that brings together approximately 500 researchers, academics, students & policymakers to share & explore the latest research in environmental design. EDRA also publishes peer-reviewed conference proceedings & a quarterly newsletter to synthesize & disseminate knowledge in design & planning, supporting members engaged in teaching & practice across 28 countries. In 2024, EDRA celebrated the 26th anniversary of its Great Places Awards, which recognize exemplary work that integrates design, research & practice. These awards honor projects that advance EDRA's mission to create dynamic, humane environments that engage attention & imagination. Award-winning submissions reflect interdisciplinary, sustainable & human-centered approaches that emphasize the experiential relationship between people & their environments. The Great Places Awards are presented in the following categories: design, book, planning, art & research at the Annual Conference in Portland, OR.In 2024, EDRA bestowed 15 CORE (Certificate of Research Excellence) to outstanding research by professionals in environmental design practice. Additionally, the association honored 2 distinguished members with the EDRA Achievement Award.Furthering its educational mission, EDRA hosted a Graduate Student Workshop in Portland, OR, during the EDRA55 2024 conference & organized four Zoom webinars & events to promote the dissemination of scientific & creative work in both professional & academic contexts globally.
    Expenses $271,031 · grants $11,925 · revenue $345,517

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7451983
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C030)
Assets (IRS master file)
$896,140
Income (IRS master file)
$409,765

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$409,765$341,630$896,140XML
990December 2023$322,195$220,809$769,129XML
990December 2022$320,028$245,655$616,336IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 23-7451983).

Questions about ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC is 23-7451983.
Is ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC 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 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBARATI MAJUMDAR NARAYAN.
Who are the officers and directors of ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,735 (DENI RUGGERI, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $409,765, expenses of $341,630 and total assets of $896,140 at year end.

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