Biophysical Economics Institute Inc
The primary activities of the Institute are research and research sponsorship; the development and dissemination of data standards analytical tools to bring the natural sciences into economic analysis and decision making; education about these concepts; support for corporate officers and policymakers in the evaluation of projects and policies designed to promote energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Biophysical Economics Institute Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $125,000
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $94
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Biophysical Economics Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Washington University ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | to study EVs vs ICE and the energy and carbon impacts | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94 | $238,089 | $345,962 | $125,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $106,579 | $1,734 | $133,706 | — | — |
| 2023 | $241,932 | $190,939 | $234,050 | — | — |
| 2021 | $214,725 | $421,992 | $215,303 | — | — |
About Biophysical Economics Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc is a public charity, based in Malden, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $94 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc is led by R Patrick Kent, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R Patrick Kent
President
Clerk → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles AS Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey King
Director
Director → Clerk, 2024
Clerk → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R Paul Detwiler
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Pieter Oosterom
Past President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jan-Pieter Oosterom (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Patrick Kent (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Phil Metz (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jonathan E Dorsheimer (2021) — President
- Former: Karen Parker Feld (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Keen (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Biophysical Economics Institute Inc
How much does Biophysical Economics Institute Inc give each year?
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Biophysical Economics Institute Inc?
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc reported $94 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $238K.
Where does Biophysical Economics Institute Inc operate?
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Biophysical Economics Institute Inc's EIN?
Biophysical Economics Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3222578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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