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The Institute For Global Environmental Strategies Inc

  • Arlington, VA
  • Tax-exempt since March 1995
  • EIN: 54-1720742

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: Social Science Research Institutes, Services N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.17M (2023)

Expenses
$1.19M (2023)

Total Assets
$189k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$106k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,172,190
Expenses
$1,187,122
Net Income
-$14,932
Net Assets
$82,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,158,009
98.8%
Program Services $14,181
1.2%
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 $350,947
29.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $421,697
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,805
Total Liabilities $106,009
Net Assets $82,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President) $208,320 $0 $6,250
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $159,050 $0 $4,772
Russanne Low (Senior Scientist) $130,184 $0 $3,906
Cassandra Soeffing (Senior Science Educator) $116,799 $0 $3,504
Jim Geringer (Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Bill Klanke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Snitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly J Mc Grath (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,432,598
Expenses
$1,411,632
Net Income
$20,966
Net Assets
$97,728
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,283,238
89.6%
Program Services $149,360
10.4%
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 $374,524
26.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $402,510
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,685
Total Liabilities $166,957
Net Assets $97,728
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President) $165,646 $0 $0
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $146,427 $0 $0
Russanne Low (Senior Scientist) $140,838 $0 $0
Cassandra Soeffing (Senior Science Educator) $119,154 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Bill Klanke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathy Mac Kinnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly J Mc Grath (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Snitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,299,306
Expenses
$1,296,046
Net Income
$3,260
Net Assets
$76,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,285,961
99.0%
Program Services $13,345
1.0%
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 $326,579
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $505,097
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,553
Total Liabilities $258,791
Net Assets $76,762
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President) $210,612 $0 $0
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $166,893 $0 $0
Russanne Low (Senior Scientist) $139,815 $0 $0
Cassandra Soeffing (Senior Science Educator) $115,471 $0 $0
John Ensworth (Senior Science Educator) $106,517 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Klanke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathy Mac Kinnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly J Mc Grath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Snitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,384,005
Expenses
$1,409,701
Net Income
-$25,696
Net Assets
$73,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,352,025
97.7%
Program Services $31,980
2.3%
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 $386,580
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $569,045
40.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,315
Total Liabilities $365,813
Net Assets $73,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President) $209,247 $0 $0
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $165,317 $0 $0
Russanne Low (Senior Scientist) $133,108 $0 $0
John Ensworth (Senior Science Educator) $117,195 $0 $0
Cassandra Soeffing (Senior Science Educator) $113,579 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Klanke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathy Mac Kinnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly J Mc Grath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Snitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,511,679
Expenses
$1,454,847
Net Income
$56,832
Net Assets
$99,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,437,387
95.1%
Program Services $74,292
4.9%
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 $210,975
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $674,914
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,675
Total Liabilities $188,477
Net Assets $99,198
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President) $204,589 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Klanke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathy Mac Kinnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly J Mc Grath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Snitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 20, 2019

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Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,514,485
Expenses
$1,491,527
Net Income
$22,958
Net Assets
$42,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,446,951
95.5%
Program Services $67,534
4.5%
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 $375,663
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $520,634
34.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,592
Total Liabilities $271,226
Net Assets $42,366
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President/Treasurer/Direct) $232,315 $0 $0
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $183,388 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Laws (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,269,983
Expenses
$1,265,442
Net Income
$4,541
Net Assets
$19,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,216,334
95.8%
Program Services $53,649
4.2%
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 $415,828
32.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $460,661
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,825
Total Liabilities $327,417
Net Assets $19,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President/Treasurer/Director) $193,758 $0 $0
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $156,063 $0 $0
Frank Van De Kerkhove (Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary) $32,775 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Laws (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 7, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,140,951
Expenses
$1,140,493
Net Income
$458
Net Assets
$14,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,140,951
100%
Program Services $0
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 $367,357
32.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $377,284
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,232
Total Liabilities $213,365
Net Assets $14,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President/Treasurer/Direct) $199,865 $0 $870
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $165,752 $0 $870
Frank Van De Kerkhove (Assistant Treasurer) $28,725 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Laws (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,221,426
Expenses
$1,217,879
Net Income
$3,547
Net Assets
$14,409
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,221,426
100%
Program Services $0
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 $282,213
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $344,405
28.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,651
Total Liabilities $150,242
Net Assets $14,409
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President/Treasurer/Direct) $141,029 $0 $9,314
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $111,426 $0 $6,767
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Laws (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Van De Kerkhove (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,554,289
Expenses
$1,584,123
Net Income
-$29,834
Net Assets
$10,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,554,289
100%
Program Services $0
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 $320,991
20.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $469,010
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,481
Total Liabilities $144,619
Net Assets $10,862
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Colleton (President/Treasurer/Direct) $174,357 $0 $9,266
Theresa Schwerin (Secretary) $140,467 $0 $6,594
Wayne T Chen (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Shelby G Tilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Laws (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Geringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Van De Kerkhove (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,935,730
Expenses
$1,941,915
Net Income
-$6,185
Net Assets
$40,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,935,730
100%
Program Services $0
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 $321,238
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $583,907
30.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,048
Total Liabilities $156,352
Net Assets $40,696

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990
Filed on Dec. 23, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,153,581
Expenses
$2,166,236
Net Income
-$12,655
Net Assets
$46,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,153,581
100%
Program Services $0
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 $375,250
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $666,753
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,268
Total Liabilities $259,387
Net Assets $46,881

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,236,819
Expenses
$2,237,669
Net Income
-$850
Net Assets
$59,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,222,598
99.4%
Program Services $14,129
0.6%
Investment Income $92
0.0%
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 $353,889
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $659,128
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $378,328
Total Liabilities $318,792
Net Assets $59,536

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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