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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1233189

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE

Tax-exempt · ELLSWORTH, WI 54011

Financials

$905K$718K2023$1.9M$977K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,860,945$977,070$883,875$1,427,409$0$1,427,409
December 31, 2023990$905,451$718,469$186,982$543,534$0$543,534
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,850,850
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,145
Other revenue
$950

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$192,500
Other salaries and wages
$317,284
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$553,898
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,535
Occupancy
$28,959
Travel
$55,420
Program services (functional)
$709,014
Management and general (functional)
$267,858
Fundraising (functional)
$198

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$543,534
Total assets, end of year
$1,427,409
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,427,409
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,061
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,427,409
Gross receipts
$1,860,945
Employees
5
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
CO

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
NATHAN J HAGENSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$192,500
MISTY STINNETT–40$112,500
LESLIE BATT-LUTZOFFICE MANAGER40$100,008
JOAN DIAMONDDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATT KAYHOEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOAN DIAMONDDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NATHAN J HAGENSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATT KAYHOEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
344 W MAIN ST, ELLSWORTH, WI 54011-5087
In care of
% KYLE SAUNDERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NATHAN J HAGENS, 344 WEST MAIN STREET, ELLSWORTH, WI 54011
Signed the 990
NATHAN J HAGENS, President
Phone
(651) 343-8963
Return prepared by
Terri Montgomery CPA

Mission

ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE THROUGH: RESEARCH, STUDY, AND ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC ENERGY SUPPLY, PRODUCTION, AND CAPACITY; RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF ENERGY MARKETS AND GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS; THE FACILITATION OF CIVIL, EVIDENCE-BASED DISCUSSION ABOUT ENERGY AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR FUTURE; RAISING AWARENESS OF ENERGY ISSUES; THE CONDUCT AND SPONSORSHIP OF PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH REGARDING SUPPLY AND DEMAND OF ENERGY RESOURCES AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ALTERNATIVES TO PETROLEUM-BASED ENERGY SOURCES; THE LEVERAGING OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE INTERNET TO CREATE A GLOBAL FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF ENERGY PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS, THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE; AND SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AND MISSIONS AS ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME.
    Expenses $709,014

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
26-1233189
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,427,409
Income (IRS master file)
$1,860,945

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,860,945$977,070$1,427,409IRS
990December 2023$905,451$718,469$543,534XML
990December 2022$560,032$594,579$356,552IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 26-1233189).

Questions about INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE is 26-1233189.
Is INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NATHAN J HAGENS.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,500 (NATHAN J HAGENS, President).
How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,860,945, expenses of $977,070 and total assets of $1,427,409 at year end.

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