Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chapel Hill, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $816K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $16K.
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc at a glance
In short: Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,000
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,000
- +116.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,000
- Total assets
- $816,127
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waterorg ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $49K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterorg Kansas City, MO | Help provide support to bring water and sanitation to the world. | $44,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $816,127 | $39,042 | $65,437 | $44,000 | 1 | $50,067 | $15,740 |
| 2024 | $842,522 | $272,181 | $55,743 | $40,700 | 2 | $44,182 | $251,016 |
| 2023 | $626,084 | $4,359 | $62,024 | $43,100 | 1 | $47,218 | $55 |
| 2022 | $683,749 | $71,576 | $88,528 | $48,530 | 1 | $76,705 | $52,178 |
| 2021 | $700,701 | $81,605 | $56,450 | $42,600 | 1 | $45,711 | $61,900 |
| 2020 | $675,546 | $80,580 | $56,269 | $40,950 | 1 | — | $54,620 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc is led by Christian J. Lambertsen Jr., President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christian J. Lambertsen Jr.
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley S. Lambertsen
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Lambertsen
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc
How much does Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc give each year?
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 2 grants.
How large is Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc?
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc reported $816K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $39K.
What is Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc?
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chapel Hill, NC. It holds $816K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc operate?
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina.
What is Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc's EIN?
Ecosystems Technology Transfer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2619483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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