EIN 76-0038315

Houston Advanced Research Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
39
State
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
HARC provides scientific analysis on energy, air, and water issues. It focuses on transitioning to decarbonized systems and improving environmental quality.
Total revenues
$6,858,545
2023
Total expenses
$7,088,820
2023
Total assets
$6,979,342
2023
Num. employees
39
2023

Program areas at Houston Advanced Research Center

HARC's energy research program includes identifying and supporting cost-effective, practical energy solutions to speed the transition to a decarbonized system. Making the transition to clean energy will require a coordinated effort led by non-partisan entities. HARC's continued effort will guide policymakers and industry leaders toward improvements in areas such as electric power resilience, energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and low impact oil and gas exploration.(Continued on Schedule O)The key research objectives of the energy research program are: - Accelerate the adoption of resilient clean energy technologies.- Provide applied research to increase the implementation of clean energy policies.- Create solutions that lessen the environmental and social impacts of oil and gas development.
HARC's air quality research and management program includes air quality modeling, emission reduction technologies, emissions monitoring technology and policy. In addition, researchers study regional impacts of and adaptations to climate change. The air research program is multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional; objective and non-partisan. The result is a dynamic partnership that integrates rigorous research and policy assessment in a way that has become a HARC trademark in the region.Key research objectives:- Advance the science of regional air quality monitoring and modeling. - Develop emissions-reducing technology. - Communicate climate change science and policy.
HARC's water research program emphasizes water quality and quantity, watershed management, biodiversity and ecological function, and ecosystem informatics. HARC compiles and analyzes numerous databases describing environmental quality, biological and water resources, and aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Integration, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding important water issues is considered key to advancing more sustainable management of coastal watersheds, water supplies, and water quality.(Continued on Schedule O)The key research objectives of the water research program are: - Analyze the links between water researchers, ecosystems and people in support of watershed planning, coastal management, and the provision of ecosystem services.- Provide applied research to increase the implementation of clean water quality policies.- Deliver information and resources for the greater region through targeted research programs.

Who funds Houston Advanced Research Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Endowment for Regional Sustainability ScienceEducational, Charitable, and Scientific Programs$3,100,000
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation (CGMF)To Support Harc's 'solar for All' Application Activities To the Epa$150,000
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation (CGMF)To Provide Independent Analysis on Energy, Air, and Water Issues To People Seeking Scientific Answers$127,511
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Houston Advanced Research Center

NameTitleCompensation
John L. HallPresident and Chief Executive Officer$287,993
Bob TravisVice President , Business Operations
Robert TravisVice President$203,036
Gavin DillinghamVice President , Research$203,653
Stephanie Glenn, PhDVice President , Research - Water$197,458
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Houston Advanced Research Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,122,027
Program services$732,877
Investment income and dividends$27
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$465
Net rental income$3,149
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,858,545

Form 990s for Houston Advanced Research Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $3,100,000 from Endowment for Regional Sustainability Science
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8801 Gosling Rd
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Montgomery County, TX
Website URL
harcresearch.org/ 
Phone
(281) 364-6000
Facebook page
HARCResearch.org 
IRS details
EIN
76-0038315
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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