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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4339482

THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80206

Financials

$290K$92K2024$316K$359K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$315,741$359,058-$43,317$155,361$0$155,361
December 31, 2024990$290,272$91,594$198,678$198,678$0$198,678
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$310,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,741
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$113
Program services (functional)
$337,242
Management and general (functional)
$21,816

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$198,678
Total assets, end of year
$155,361
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$155,361
Net assets without donor restrictions
$155,361
Gross receipts
$315,741
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2023
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHEPARD NEVELCEO
Officer
40$146,000
BALAN NAIRCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GEORGE SPARKSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROSEMARY RODRIGUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRUCE KATZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BALAN NAIRCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GEORGE SPARKSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROSEMARY RODRIGUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRUCE KATZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHEPARD NEVELCEO
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
191 UNIVERSITY BLVD SUITE 968, DENVER, CO 80206-4613
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHEPARD NEVEL, 191 UNIVERSITY BLVD 968, DENVER, CO 80206
Signed the 990
SHEPARD NEVEL, CEO
Phone
(720) 989-6155
990-N for 2023 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Balan Nair, 191 University Blvd Suite 968, Denver CO 80206. Mailing address: 191 University Blvd Suite 968, Denver CO 80206.
Return prepared by
JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP

Mission

WE PROVIDE UNBIASED, EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM ELECTED EXECUTIVE DECISION MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC WITH THE BEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE INSTITUTE HAS PRODUCED SEVERAL EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH REPORTS THAT HAVE INFORMED DECISION-MAKING ON CRITICAL PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
    Expenses $337,242

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
93-4339482
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B05)
Assets (IRS master file)
$198,678
Income (IRS master file)
$290,272

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$315,741$359,058$155,361XML
990December 2024$290,272$91,594$198,678XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Balan Nair
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2023≤ $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 93-4339482).

Questions about THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY

What is the EIN of THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY is 93-4339482.
Is THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY 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 ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY 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 THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHEPARD NEVEL.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,000 (SHEPARD NEVEL, CEO).
How much revenue does THE ROMER INSTITUTE OF EVIDENCE- BASED POLICY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $315,741, expenses of $359,058 and total assets of $155,361 at year end.

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