Nonprofit · EIN 94-2353199
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Tax-exempt · DAVIS, CA 95617
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,562,540 | $1,566,616 | -$4,076 | $605,338 | $77,985 | $527,353 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,367,086 | $1,352,137 | $14,949 | $626,687 | $97,300 | $529,387 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,195,511 | $1,176,534 | $18,977 | $613,497 | $127,519 | $485,978 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,546,111
- of which government grants
- $687,256
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $16,429
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $203,559
- Other salaries and wages
- $928,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,238,926
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,204
- Travel
- $120,774
- Program services (functional)
- $1,282,713
- Management and general (functional)
- $283,903
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $626,687
- Total assets, end of year
- $605,338
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $527,353
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,402
- Publicly traded securities
- $251,319
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $527,353
- Gross receipts
- $1,562,540
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Parker | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $126,651 |
| Katy Carter | Operations Mgr. Officer | 40 | $76,908 |
| Franklin Gress | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul R Kelly | President/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Dewees | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marge Kolar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bart Wickel | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Parker | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $116,041 |
| Katy Carter | Operations Mgr. Officer | 40 | $86,694 |
| Franklin Gress | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul R Kelly | President/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Dewees | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marge Kolar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bart Wickel | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PARKER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $93,811 |
| Katy Carter | Operations Mgr. Officer | 40 | $77,507 |
| FRANKLIN GRESS | President/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL R KELLY | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DEWEES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARGE KOLAR | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bart Wickel | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1185, DAVIS, CA 95617-1185
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Paul R Kelly, PO BOX 1185, Davis, CA 95617
- Signed the 990
- Christopher Dewees, Treasurer
- Phone
- (530) 400-1512
- Website
- CIESRESEARCH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & JAMES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2353199 or by the name CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, THE RESULTS OF WHICH ARE USED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY,INCLUDING THE WISE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $1,282,713
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
- 94-2353199
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D053)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $605,338
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,562,540
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,562,540 | $1,566,616 | $605,338 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,367,086 | $1,352,137 | $626,687 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,195,511 | $1,176,534 | $613,497 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $884,381 | $885,591 | $518,393 | 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 94-2353199).
Questions about CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES is 94-2353199.
- Is CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 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 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 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 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 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 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Paul R Kelly.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,651 (Michael Parker, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,562,540, expenses of $1,566,616 and total assets of $605,338 at year end.
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