Program areas at EREF
Research projects - each year eref funds and oversees Research projects related to a variety of waste management topics including landfill operations, recycling, safety, sustainability, and circular economy.
Data & policy program - program that aggregates and analyzes various solid waste industry data. Program also provides valuable experience to college students who assist in gathering and analyzing the data.
Scholarships - various scholarships are awarded on an annual basis to masters and phd level students.
Continuing Education - various programs providing quality and technically beneficial online courses, live webinars, and in-person regional summits for members of the solid waste industry.
Who funds Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at EREF
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Bryan F Staley | President and Chief Executive Officer | $340,497 | 2023-11-15 |
| Kyle Kusterer | Vice President of Development | $164,248 | 2023-09-21 |
| Stephanie Hollomon | Senior Director Administration and Finance | | 2023-09-21 |
| Gene Pinder | Director Marketing | | 2021-03-06 |
| Suzie Boxman | Director of Programs | | 2023-09-21 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for EREF
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $6,164,002 | $3,935,209 | 56.6% |
| Program services | $215,429 | $108,812 | 98% |
| Investment income and dividends | $302,660 | $346,797 | -12.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $73,594 | $267,341 | -72.5% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-877,328 | $-603,139 | -45.5% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,725 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $5,880,082 | $4,055,020 | 45% |
Organizations like EREF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Schuykill River Greenway Association | 501(c)(3) | Pottstown, PA | $2,439,295 |
| Pure Earth | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $9,646,852 |
| Clean Wisconsin | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $2,730,695 |
| Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,018,527 |
| International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $17,046,356 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Mcadenville, NC | $1,575,586 |
| The Water Research Foundation (WRF) | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $24,487,541 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | 501(c)(3) | Hood River, OR | $2,551,124 |
| Community Environmental Council (CEC) | 501(c)(3) | Santa Barbara, CA | $6,008,038 |
| Ventura Coastkeeper | 501(c)(3) | Ventura, CA | $6,669,201 |
Data update history
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsTrade associationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationPollutionEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 3301 Benson Dr Suite 101
- Raleigh, NC 27609
- Metro area
- Raleigh-Cary, NC
- County
- Wake County, NC
- Website URL
- erefdn.org/Â
- Phone
- (919) 861-6876
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1804051
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1992
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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