International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc
The organization champions a transition to the circular bioeconomy by collaboratively advancing policy, standards, research, and the systematic science-based verification of claims for compostability and biomaterials.
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc at a glance
In short: International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,025
- -66.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,513
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,513
- Total assets
- $3,428,405
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc
- Next open deadline
- November 8, 2026 (BPI Composting Microgrants)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc
Who International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Informa Business Media LLC ($7K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Informa Business Media LLC Cleveland, OH | Wasteexpo composting & organics recycling program: conference track sponsor | $6,775 |
| Greenblue Charlottesville, VA | Compostable Packaging Messaging Work | $6,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,428,405 | $3,547,517 | $3,319,229 | $13,025 | 2 | $31,267 |
| 2023 | $3,011,120 | $3,160,434 | $2,810,450 | $38,850 | 4 | $68,712 |
| 2022 | $2,526,820 | $2,571,499 | $2,178,294 | $22,000 | 2 | $-102,134 |
| 2021 | $2,177,783 | $1,722,263 | $1,397,696 | $36,500 | 3 | $958 |
| 2020 | $1,844,882 | $1,484,600 | $1,139,402 | $6,500 | 1 | $10,681 |
About International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc is led by Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhodes Yepsen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Wendell Simonson
Director
Marketing Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Margaret A. Eldridge
Certification Director
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$82K (2022) → $108K (2024)
Clifton Passow
Marketing Director
On filings since 2023
62 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Derek Atikinson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Dyer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Darby
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Pinc
Director & Sec.-
Director → Director & Sec.-, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Edwards
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Tashjian
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mounir Izallalen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justen Garrity
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Breton
Mg Dir-
Operations Director → Mg Dir-, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Jeanette Hanna
Sec.-
President & Director → Director, 2022
Director → Sec.-, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Hoks
Pres.-
Director → Pres.-, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renaud Des Rosiers
Vp-Finance-
Director → Vp-Finance-, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Leslie Rodgers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sri Narayan-Sarathy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Doyle (2022) — Director
- Former: Kyle Konczal (2022) — Director
- Former: Lena Zoda (2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Mitchell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Phil Van Trump (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Rosse (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christine Cassidy (2020) — Director
- Former: Julia Wetstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Goodman (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $174K, to Rhodes Yepsen (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc
How much does International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc give each year?
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 4 grants.
How large is International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc?
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc?
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc operate?
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc has awarded grants in Ohio, Virginia.
What is International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc's EIN?
International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4088453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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