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 | 2024-06-17 |
| Kyle Kusterer | Vice President of Development | $164,248 | 2024-06-17 |
| Stephanie Hollomon | Senior Director - Administration and Finance | | 2024-06-17 |
| Suzie Boxman | Director of Programs | | 2024-06-17 |
| Caitlin Conklin | Senior Director of Engagement | $102,422 | 2024-06-17 |
| ...and 10 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 | $5,230,809 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | 501(c)(3) | Hood River, OR | $2,551,124 |
| Carbon180 | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,850,496 |
| Clean Wisconsin | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $3,111,326 |
| Washington Environmental Council | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $4,132,286 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | 501(c)(3) | MC Adenville, NC | $1,575,586 |
| Community Environmental Council (CEC) | 501(c)(3) | Santa Barbara, CA | $4,627,895 |
| Arundel Rivers Federation | 501(c)(3) | Edgewater, MD | $1,961,843 |
| Acterra: Action for A Healthy Planet | 501(c)(3) | Palo Alto, CA | $2,207,683 |
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
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsTrade associationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationPollutionEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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