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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2269704

WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · LARAMIE, WY 82072

Financials

$3.3M$3.9M2023$3.6M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 28, 2024990$3,642,925$3,869,042-$226,117$3,187,729$1,692,498$1,495,231
December 30, 2023990$3,260,845$3,929,744-$668,899$3,251,027$1,631,753$1,619,274
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 28, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$169,476
of which government grants
$169,476
Program service revenue
$2,702,546
Investment income
$95,311
Royalties
$30,000
Other revenue
$675,592

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$227,048
Other salaries and wages
$1,403,061
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,527,155
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$636
Accounting fees
$48,325
Travel
$26,468
Depreciation
$109,893
Program services (functional)
$1,434,179
Management and general (functional)
$2,434,863

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,251,027
Total assets, end of year
$3,187,729
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,692,498
Net assets, end of year
$1,495,231
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,821,088
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,495,231
Gross receipts
$3,642,925
Employees
30
Volunteers
3
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
WY

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 28, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JERAMIE ADAMSLEAD SCIENTIST
Highest-paid employee
40$133,881$40,710
JEAN-PASCAL PLANCECEO (FORMER)
Former
40$120,546$36,743
JUSTIN MARTINPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$121,334$34,757
DIDIER C LESUEURCEO
Officer
40$106,504$15,091
DR MYRON B ALLEN IIICHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD WILLSON JRMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR OPINDER BHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROB HURLESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR ANNE ALEXANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR HOLLY KRUTKADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RALPH SHIRTSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JEAN-PASCAL PLANCECEO
Officer
40$164,105$36,018
JERAMIE ADAMSLEAD SCIENTIST
Highest-paid employee
40$131,375$32,258
JUSTIN MARTINPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$116,152$32,054
JOSEPH ROVANIANALYTICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$108,323$15,609
DR MYRON B ALLEN IIICHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD WILLSON JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR OPINDER BHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROB HURLESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR ANNE ALEXANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR HOLLY KRUTKADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RALPH SHIRTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3474 N 3RD ST, LARAMIE, WY 82072-9571
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR DIDIER LESUEUR, 3474 NORTH 3RD ST, LARAMIE, WY 82072
Signed the 990
DR DIDIER LESUEUR, CEO
Phone
(307) 721-2207
Return prepared by
MHP ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS RELATED TO ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 28, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) IN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS INCLUDES R&D IN COAL PROCESSES, OIL SHALE, TAR SAND, ASPHALT, ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF R&D ACTIVITY.
    Expenses $1,434,179 · revenue $2,702,546

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
74-2269704
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
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B43)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,187,729
Income (IRS master file)
$3,642,925

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,642,925$3,869,042$3,187,729XML
990December 2023$3,260,845$3,929,744$3,251,027XML
990December 2022$3,451,985$3,873,431$3,540,945IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 74-2269704).

Questions about WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE is 74-2269704.
Is WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN RESEARCH 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 WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE 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 WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE 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 WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 28, 2024 names DR DIDIER LESUEUR.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 28, 2024 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,881 (JERAMIE ADAMS, LEAD SCIENTIST).
How much revenue does WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 28, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,642,925, expenses of $3,869,042 and total assets of $3,187,729 at year end.

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