Nonprofit · EIN 54-1720742
THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,289,172 | $1,324,080 | -$34,908 | $199,097 | $148,896 | $50,201 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,254,947 | $1,252,634 | $2,313 | $222,526 | $137,417 | $85,109 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,277,979
- of which government grants
- $1,277,979
- Program service revenue
- $11,193
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $344,128
- Other salaries and wages
- $539,870
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,044,175
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,079
- Occupancy
- $12,066
- Travel
- $36,097
- Depreciation
- $3,075
- Program services (functional)
- $836,225
- Management and general (functional)
- $487,855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $222,526
- Total assets, end of year
- $199,097
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,896
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,201
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,093
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $50,201
- Gross receipts
- $1,289,172
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Colleton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $186,974 | $5,735 |
| Theresa Schwerin | Vice President, Education Officer | 40 | $144,230 | $4,589 |
| Russanne Low | Senior Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,396 | $4,038 |
| Cassandra Soeffing | Senior Science Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,965 | $3,429 |
| Kelly J McGrath | Acting Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Klanke | CEO & Publisher Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas Snitch | Director, Federal Relation Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Colleton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $187,195 | $5,616 |
| Theresa Schwerin | Vice President, Education Officer | 40 | $144,551 | $4,337 |
| Russanne Low | Senior Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,768 | $3,953 |
| Cassandra Soeffing | Senior Science Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,795 | $3,354 |
| Kelly J McGrath | Acting Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Klanke | CEO & Publisher Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas Snitch | Director, Federal Relations Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3101 WILSON BLVD STE 500, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-4466
- In care of
- % NIKKI ROGERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Nancy Colleton, 3101 Wilson Blvd Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201
- Signed the 990
- NANCY COLLETON, President
- Phone
- (703) 312-0823
- Website
- www.strategies.org
- Return prepared by
- Plante & Moran PLLC
Mission
IGES' mission is to be a trusted leader in Earth and space science education, communication and outreach, and to foster national and international cooperation in global Earth observations. IGES hopes its efforts will improve the understanding of, and response to, natural and human-induced changes in the Earth's systems by seeking multidisciplinary approaches to complex and critical social, environmental and economic challenges.IGES seeks to develop and implement activities and programs for students, teachers, and the broader Earth and space science education community, as well as to work with leaders and decision-makers from government, the private sector, and academia around the world in order to further Earth observations research.
Program accomplishments
- NASA CAN: This is a cooperative agreement from NASA's Science Mission Directorate supporting the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC). IGES is the lead and is partnered with three NASA Centers: Goddard, Langley, and JPL. Awarded in February 2016 for up to 10 years, $8.6M is earmarked for IGES. A few of the many contributions IGES will be making to this effort are: 1) Overall project management and coordination; 2) Developing educationally relevant Earth STEM themes; 3) Act as a key liason to other CAN project teams; 4) Support training and online instruction for GLOBE initiatives; and 5) Lead the planning and implementation of the annual International Science and Engineering competition and awards.Expenses $382,992
- NASA - CUNY Globe Implementation: This is a federal grant that will lead theGlobal Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Implementation Office Training, Education, and Public Engagement TEPE and Science Teams. The goal is to elevate GLOBE's visibility and scientific relevance in the realms of STEM education, Earth system research, and science diplomacy, while supporting GLOBE participants as agents of changecontributing to a sustainable planet.Expenses $225,609
- NSF: This is a federal grant transferred from TERC, Inc. This grant supports collaborative research around scaffolding middle and high school students' scientific evaluations of sources and alternative claims in Earth and environmental sciences.Expenses $52,124
- Other federal and non-federal grants related to the Organization's mission.Expenses $175,500
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
- 54-1720742
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Social science (V99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $199,097
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,289,172
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,289,172 | $1,324,080 | $199,097 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,254,947 | $1,252,634 | $222,526 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,172,190 | $1,187,122 | $188,805 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 54-1720742).
Questions about THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC
- What is the EIN of THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC is 54-1720742.
- Is THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES 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 THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC 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 THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC 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 THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Nancy Colleton.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,974 (Nancy Colleton, President).
- How much revenue does THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,289,172, expenses of $1,324,080 and total assets of $199,097 at year end.
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