RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY

EIN 05-0478525 · General Science (U20)

What they do

The Rhode Island Natural History Survey is An Independent Nonprofit Organization Founded In 1994 to Gather and Disseminate Information On Rhode Islands Animals and Plants Geology and Ecosystems to Facilitate Communication Among The Diverse People Agencies and Organizations Interested In The Ecology of Rhode Island and to Support Naturalists and The Study of Rhode Islands Natural History. Membership In RINHS Supports Events Research and Publications That Highlight Biodiversity Support The Work of Naturalists and Teach A New Generation to Be Curious About The World Around Them. RINHS Maintains An Innovative Collection of Online Services That Promote Communication and Provide Information for Scientists Naturalists and All Individuals Interested In Natural History.

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Of every $100 spent, about $82.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

67.80%of revenue went to mission work82.9% of expenses · Program services

0.87%of revenue went to fundraising1.1% of expenses

$81.83spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

13.16%of revenue went to management and office costs16.1% of expenses

$1.20in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

53.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$701,102

Mission workProgram services$475,33667.80% of revenue82.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$92,28113.16% of revenue16.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$6,0970.87% of revenue1.1% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$127,38818.17% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$573,71481.83% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 82.9% mission · 16.1% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.83% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 85.9% mission · 12.8% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.74% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 70.0% mission · 12.3% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.42% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 62.8% mission · 13.6% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.85% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 60.3% mission · 13.6% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.15% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$701,102

Expenses$573,714

Annual surplus $127,388 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$475,336 · 82.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$92,281 · 16.1% of expenses

Fundraising$6,097 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$701,102

Expenses$573,714

Assets$686,180

Income$701,102

Contributions$377,439

Mission work (program services)$475,336

Fundraising$6,097

Management and general$92,281

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (17)

JANNELLE COURETDIRECTOR

STAN TRAGARTREASURER AND DIRECTOR

SARAH GAINESPRESIDENT ELECT AND DIRECTOR

ROBERT KENNEYSECRETARY AND DIRECTOR

PETER AUGUSTDIRECTOR

MARTY WENCEKVICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR

LOUIS PERROTTIPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR

KEITH KILLINGBECKDIRECTOR

JOANNE RICCITELLIDIRECTOR

APRIL ALIXDIRECTOR

HUGH MARKEYDIRECTOR

EMILIE HOLLANDDIRECTOR

DONALD DEHAYESDIRECTOR

DENNIS SKIDDSDIRECTOR

CAITLIN CHAFFEEDIRECTOR

BRYAN OAKLEYDIRECTOR

BENEDICT GAGLIARDIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1994
Location: PO BOX 1858, KINGSTON, RI 02881-0498
County: Washington
In care of: % STAN TRAGAR
Primary officer: Stan, Tragar

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(401) 874-5800 Officer phone(410) 781-0161

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: General Science (U20)
IRS tax category: General Science