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RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY

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RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY

EIN 05-0478525 · General Science (U20)

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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 made simple

82.9%of expenses went to mission workForm 990 program services
16.1%of expenses went to managementOffice and general costs
1.1%of expenses went to fundraisingCosts of asking for donations

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Revenue$701,102
Expenses$573,714
Assets$686,180

How reported expenses were divided

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Mission workProgram services82.9%of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs16.1%of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations1.1%of expenses

Mission work is the Form 990 category called program services. These are the organization’s reported accounting categories, not an independent measure of results.

About this charity

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

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