Center For Research On The Changing Earth System

  • Clarksville, MD
  • Tax exemption issued: Oct. 2002
  • EIN: 52-2360982

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Marine Science and Oceanography (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Gross receipts
Less than $50,000

Postcard filings do not ask for a specific revenue amount and provide no additional financial details.

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990-N

Postcard filing for an organization with gross receipts less than $50,000. These filings do not generate a downloadable form.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$7,824
Net Income
-$7,824
Net Assets
$588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $588
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $588
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $1,472 $0
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 9, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$6,710
Net Income
-$6,710
Net Assets
$8,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,563
Total Liabilities $151
Net Assets $8,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $2,878 $0
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $0 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 18, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,961
Expenses
$36,792
Net Income
$165,169
Net Assets
$15,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,064
74.3%
Program Services $51,897
25.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,731
34.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,325
22.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,382
Total Liabilities $260
Net Assets $15,122
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $5,313 $0 $0
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $3,000 $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 27, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,820
Expenses
$102,268
Net Income
-$41,448
Net Assets
-$150,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,923
14.7%
Program Services $51,897
85.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,578
Total Liabilities $153,625
Net Assets -$150,047
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $8,059 $0
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $1,000 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 11, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,897
Expenses
$116,556
Net Income
-$67,659
Net Assets
-$108,599
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $48,897
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,000
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,965
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,047
Total Liabilities $136,646
Net Assets -$108,599
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $13,069 $0 $0
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $7,000 $0 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$125,528
Expenses
$170,717
Net Income
-$45,189
Net Assets
-$40,940
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $125,528
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,489
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,445
Total Liabilities $54,385
Net Assets -$40,940
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $80,000 $0 $0
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $17,930 $0 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 1, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,311
Expenses
$312,311
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$4,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $312,311
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,615
35.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,797
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,669
Total Liabilities $106,420
Net Assets $4,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $150,000 $0 $10,565
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $14,044 $0 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 10, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$297,428
Expenses
$297,428
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$4,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $297,428
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $151,154
50.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,247
15.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,382
Total Liabilities $46,133
Net Assets $4,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $92,308 $0 $8,308
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $13,338 $0 $0
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr James O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 3, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$298,939
Expenses
$298,939
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$4,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $298,939
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,558
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,318
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,724
Total Liabilities $49,475
Net Assets $4,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Vikram M Mehta (Executive Di) $86,538 $0 $7,788
Dr Norman Rosenberg (Director) $23,250 $0 $0
Kahler & Associates Pc (Chief Admin) $12,260 $0 $0
Dr Amita Mehta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr James O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$569,424
Expenses
$569,424
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$4,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $569,424
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,673
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,068
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,112
Total Liabilities $219,863
Net Assets $4,249

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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