Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute
Analysis
Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute is a registered charity in United States, based in Rollinsville, CO. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in May 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment, which this site groups under environment and conservation. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (donations from the general public) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.
In the financial year ending December 2023, Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute reported income of $638k and spending of $605k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2019 to December 2023, income grew from $193k to $638k (+230%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2020, when income rose by 210%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 10,430 United States charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile, and in the 72nd percentile within CO. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services ($636k), Buckelew Community Housing Development Organization Inc ($638k) and Napa Green ($636k).
On its Form 990 for the period ending December 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 55% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $124k (20% of expenses). At year end it held assets of $983k against liabilities of $0, net assets of $983k. It reported 4 employees.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Contributions & grants 55%
- Other 45%
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services | Houston | $636k |
| Buckelew Community Housing Development Organization Inc | San Rafael | $638k |
| Napa Green | Napa | $636k |
| Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative | Jacksonville | $638k |