Nonprofit · EIN 91-2156197
FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS
Tax-exempt · VIENNA, VA 22180
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,448,963 | $1,295,350 | $153,613 | $646,155 | $23,359 | $622,796 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,306,822 | $1,283,803 | $23,019 | $555,276 | $97,805 | $457,471 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,520,298 | $1,422,258 | $98,040 | $531,775 | $118,951 | $412,824 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,125,359
- of which government grants
- $1,083,647
- Program service revenue
- $317,814
- Investment income
- $5,790
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $107,725
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $130,307
- Other salaries and wages
- $397,361
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $641,567
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $86,301
- Depreciation
- $1,213
- Program services (functional)
- $956,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $338,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $555,276
- Total assets, end of year
- $646,155
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,359
- Net assets, end of year
- $622,796
- Publicly traded securities
- $135,143
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $271,319
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $351,477
- Gross receipts
- $1,448,963
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SHINGLEDECKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $179,287 | $8,791 |
| PATRICIA ALLEN | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,855 | $13,817 |
| YUHAN RAO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER BUDDEN RUTH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL BENEDICT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RELPH | CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICAHEL MAHONEY | CHAIR, PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DIGGS | CHAIR, EDIJ COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS STONER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE CARON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SHINGLEDECKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $172,718 | $8,470 |
| ANNIE BURGESS | LAB DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,720 | $10,660 |
| DENISE HILLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YUHAN RAO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH DUERR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RELPH | CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HSU | CHAIR, PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH SIGNELL | CHAIR, NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DIGGS | CHAIR, EDIJ COMM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHE TODD-BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GE PENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SHINGLEDECKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $161,634 | $7,875 |
| ANNIE BURGESS | LAB DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,119 | $0 |
| DENISE HILLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YUHAN RAO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH DUERR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER BUDDEN | CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HSU | CHAIR, PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RAMDEEN | CHAIR, NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GE PENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHE TODD-BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 344 MAPLE AVE W 129, VIENNA, VA 22180-5612
- In care of
- % ESIP FOUNDATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH COOLEY, 574E RITCHIE HWY, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
- Signed the 990
- SARAH COOLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (800) 881-9418
- Website
- https://www.esipfed.org/
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON DAVIS & ASSOCIATES CPA PA
Mission
EMPOWER INNOVATIVE USE AND STEWARDSHIP OF EARTH SCIENCE DATA TO SOLVE OUR PLANETS GREATEST CHALLENGES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPEMENT SERVICES IN ORDER TO MAKE EARTH SCIENCE BROADLY AVAILABLE TO PROFESSIONAL USERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE PROGRAMS HAD THE GENERAL GOAL OF IMPROVING SCIENCE-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS. THEY INCLUDED GENERATING AND FUNDING NEW INFORMATION RESOURCES AND ORGANIZING PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES ON EARTH SCIENCES.Expenses $956,850 · grants $107,725 · revenue $317,814
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-2156197
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $646,155
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,448,963
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,448,963 | $1,295,350 | $646,155 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,306,822 | $1,283,803 | $555,276 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,520,298 | $1,422,258 | $531,775 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,354,283 | $1,370,930 | $406,495 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 91-2156197).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS is 91-2156197.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS 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 FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SARAH COOLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $179,287 (SUSAN SHINGLEDECKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,448,963, expenses of $1,295,350 and total assets of $646,155 at year end.
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