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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2272747

MORPHO INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · GROSSE POINTE, MI 48236

Financials

$88K$48K2023$107K$66K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MORPHO INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$106,703$65,580$41,123$129,741$3,127$128,027
December 31, 2023990$88,182$48,472$39,710$89,536$2,632$86,904
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$65,742
Program service revenue
$40,961

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,326
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,920
Printing, publications and postage
$849
Other expenses
$52,485
Program services (functional)
$39,952

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$89,536
Total assets, end of year
$129,741
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,127
Net assets, end of year
$128,027
Cash, savings and investments
$128,814
Gross receipts
$106,703

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTA DILLABAUGHTreasurerDirector10$0
ROSANNA RUIZPresident2$0
KIRSTEN FRANKLINSecretary2$0
NANCY TRAUTMANNBoard Member2$0
KELLY KEENABoard Member2$0
AMANDA DWORAK-ROWLANDBoard Member2$0
LINDSEY SWIERKBoard Member2$0
KATIE FEILENBoard Member2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTA DILLABAUGHTTreasurerDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROSANNA RUIZPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
KIRSTEN FRANKLINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
NANCY TRAUTMANNBoard Member
Trustee or director
25$0
KELLY KEENABoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
AMANDA DWORAK-ROWLANDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSEY SWIERKBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
KATIE FEILENBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 361030, GROSSE POINTE, MI 48236-5030
In care of
% CHRISTA DILLABAUGH
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 361030, Grosse Pointe MI 48236
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Christa Dillabaugh, PO Box 361030, Grosse Pointe MI 48236
Signed the 990-EZ
CHRISTA DILLABAUGH, Treasurer
Phone
(913) 214-6126
Return prepared by
ADEM Enterprises Inc

Mission

Amazon conservation through education

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATOR ACADEMY IN THE AMAZON (EAA): in 2024 the EAA brought together twenty-three educators from eighteen U.S states and one Canadian province for a 10-day immersive experienve in the Peruvia Amazon. Participants explored the rainforest ecosystem, engaged in inquiry- based learning, and described their time as magical and transformative, reinforcng the impact of experiential education in our flagship program.
    Expenses $11,003
  • AMAZON RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOR EDUCATORS (ARIE): 2024 was the third year of ARIE, a 10-day field program uniting U.S. and Peruvian partners. Twelve U.S. educators, three Peruvian graduate students, seven scientists, and four local guides conducted research on Amazon biodiversity. Participants explored plat phenology, animal behavior, and community-based conservation with the Indigenous Maijuna. By linking educators to long-term research and cross-culteral collaboration, ARIE equips them to bring authentic scientific inquiry into classrooms, inspiring students and deepening their understanding of global conservation.
    Expenses $11,879
  • EDUCATORS in the AMAZON SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Investing in teacher scholarships cultivates the next generation of environmental leaders. By equipping educators with the latest tools, resources, and knowledge, we empower them to teach climate action and sustainability effectively. These opportunities strengthen teaching skills, creating a ripple effect of environmental awareness. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we doubled our scholarship program in 2024, awarding $14,500 in scholarship, which enabled ten additional educators to join us in the field.
    Expenses $12,360
  • AMAZON BINOCULAR PROJECT: ABP has expanded to remote villages, using bird education to goster deeper community conservation and (Schedule O)
    Expenses $650
  • Climate Fund
    Expenses $4,060

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, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MORPHO INSTITUTE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-2272747
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$177,538
Income (IRS master file)
$138,604

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$106,703$65,580$129,741XML
990December 2023$88,182$48,472$89,536XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Christa Dillabaugh
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Christa Dillabaugh
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Christa Dillabaugh
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Christa Dillabaugh
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-2272747).

Questions about MORPHO INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of MORPHO INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MORPHO INSTITUTE is 83-2272747.
Is MORPHO INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to MORPHO INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MORPHO 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 MORPHO INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MORPHO INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MORPHO INSTITUTE?
The 990-N for 2022 names Christa Dillabaugh.
Who are the officers and directors of MORPHO INSTITUTE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MORPHO INSTITUTE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $106,703, expenses of $65,580 and total assets of $129,741 at year end.

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