irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.42MALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING GROUNDS, AUXILIARY AND LIBRARY - MAINTENANCE OF THE 2000 ACRE CAMPUS USED FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, HOUSING FOR VISITING SCIENTISTS AND STAFF AND A 10,000 VOLUME LIBRARY THAT INCLUDES WEB OF SCIENCE AND ECOLOGY REFERENCE SERVICES.
- #2 $1.33MEDUCATION - INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ECOLITERACY FOR ALL AGES. WE SERVE K-12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP, DATA JAMS, TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND CURRICULUM. WE PROVIDE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. WE OFFER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, COURSES AND MENTORING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Research Facilities
Maintenance and operation of a 2,000-acre campus used for ecological research, including long-term field studies, housing for visiting scientists, and a 10,000-volume library with ecology reference services.
Education Programs
Innovative programs promoting ecoliteracy for all ages, including school programs, summer camps, teacher workshops, and curriculum development for K-12 audiences. Also provides research experiences and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students.
Outreach
Public lectures, forums, tours, field guides, and science translation initiatives designed to advance public understanding of environmental issues and inform policy. Programs are generally free and open to the public.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Conducts ecological research globallyConducts research at 58 sites worldwide, including long-term field studies, environmental monitoring, computer modeling, and analysis to understand ecosystem function and human impacts on biogeochemical cycles, air, water, and forest resources. Research themes include freshwater systems, disease ecology, forests, urban ecosystems, and climate change.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivers ecological education programs for K-12 and teachersProvides hands-on ecological science education to K-12 students through schoolyard programs, field trips, summer camps, and a data-focused competition. Offers professional development for educators through summer institutes, workshops, and research experience programs that partner teachers with Cary scientists.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Generates renewable solar energy for campus operationsProduces renewable solar energy that offsets 100% of the annual energy needs of the Millbrook, NY campus.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Offers research and mentoring opportunities for studentsEngages local high school students in advanced environmental research through a mentoring program and hosts undergraduate students in independent research projects that support entry into scientific careers.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Operates a 2,000-acre research and education campusOperates a 2,000-acre campus in Millbrook, NY, with research facilities, laboratories, classrooms, an auditorium, housing for visiting scientists, and a 10,000-volume library with ecology reference services. The campus is maintained for ecological research, education, and outreach.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Provides public science outreach and accessAdvances public understanding of environmental issues through free lectures, forums, tours, field guides, maps, and open conference facilities. Trails and internal roads are maintained for public access from sunrise to sunset or during extended seasonal hours.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Provides scientific input to inform environmental policyProvides scientific expertise that informs major environmental policies and international assessments, including the Clean Air Act amendments, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as regional environmental management practices in the Northeastern United States.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Trains and supports future ecologists and researchersOffers a fellowship program that provides stipends, office and laboratory space, and a one-year official affiliation enabling fellows to co-lead external grant proposals. Also trains future ecologists and resource managers through research experiences, mentoring, and graduate-level coursework.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30.98M
Contributions & grants$9.86M32%
Program service revenue$235K1%
Investment income$20.80M67%
Other revenue$91K
expenses
Total expenses$18.22M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$9.80M
Grants paid out$118K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$155.87M
Cash$7.13M
Investments$129.44M
Liabilities$6.65M
Net assets$149.21M
Liquid reserves89.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +225.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOSHUA R GINSBERG | PRESIDENT | 35 | $475K |
| HOLLY A TALBOT | SR. DIRECTOR OF ADMIN/COMPTROLLER | 35 | $267K |
| RICHARD S OSTFELD | DISTINGUISHED SENIOR SCIENTIST | 35 | $259K |
| STEWARD TA PICKETT | DISTINGUISHED SENIOR SCIENTIST | 35 | $254K |
| KATHLEEN C WEATHERS | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 35 | $228K |
| CHRIS SOLOMON | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 35 | $214K |
| ALAN BERKOWITZ | HEAD OF EDUCATION | 35 | $199K |
board members · 18
- ALLAN SHOPE — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- BETH COMSTOCK — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- CHRISTOPHER J MCKENZIE — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- ELIZABETH M HEWITT — VICE CHAIR
- ELIZABETH R HILPMAN — BOARD OF TRUSTEES (UNTIL 11/24)
- EMILY BERNHARDT PHD — BOARD OF TRUSTEES (UNTIL 11/24)
- ERIC S EWING — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- ERICH D JARVIS PHD — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- EVERETTE JOSEPH PHD — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- FARRAN TOZER BROWN — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- FRANCES BEINECKE — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- HUGO CASSIRER — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- INDY BURKE PHD — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- J BARCLAY COLLINS — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- JED HART — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- JOHN M DRAKE PHD — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- KIM M WIELAND — TREASURER
- LAWRENCE KELLY — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Bard College Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
- Boston University Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
- Elsevier Partner — Published research in a journal published by Elsevier.
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Partner in informing environmental policy and management practices
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Recipient of scientific input from Cary Institute to inform policy and regulation.
- Evan Gora Government — Chair of the Cary Fellows Committee and contact for program inquiries.
- Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network Partner — Collaborative international network in which Cary Institute plays a guiding role in freshwater resource management research.
- Hubbard Brook Partner — Manages field and laboratory operations at Hubbard Brook.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Government — Scientific body informed by research from Cary Institute scientists.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Government — Scientific input provided to support global climate assessments
- James and Hayes Slade Partner — Architectural firm that designed the renovation of the conference center in the Tozer Ecosystem Science Building.
- John Wiley & Sons, Ltd Partner — Published research in journals published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Mike Fargione Partner — Grounds Manager responsible for coordinating external group visits to the campus
- National Science Foundation Government — Funder and partner in the Long Term Ecological Research program through support of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study.
- Princeton University Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
- Springer Nature Partner — Published research in journals published by Springer Nature.
- Springer Nature Switzerland Partner — Published research in a volume edited by external experts and published by Springer Nature Switzerland.
- Taylor & Francis Partner — Published research in a journal published by Taylor & Francis.
- USAID Partner — Collaborates on disease ecology research, including fieldwork related to Ebola outbreaks.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
- Web of Science Partner — Provides access to Web of Science through its 10,000-volume library and ecology reference services.
- Yale University Partner — Collaborates through scientist appointments and graduate student advising.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration to Address Global Environmental Challengesmethodology: multidisciplinary_scienceBy integrating expertise across scientific and non-scientific disciplines, the Institute addresses large-scale environmental problems, because complex ecological issues require diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving to generate impactful solutions.
- Place-Based and Experiential Education for Ecoliteracymethodology: place_based_educationBy grounding ecological education in local environments and hands-on experiences, the Institute builds ecosystem literacy among students and educators, because connecting learning to real-world places increases relevance, engagement, and long-term understanding of ecological interdependence.
- Science-to-Policy Translation for Environmental Solutionsmethodology: science_to_policy_translationBy conducting ecosystem research in key domains and collaborating with external partners, the Institute translates scientific findings into environmental policy and management actions, because evidence-based science leads to more effective and sustainable societal outcomes.