Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Rapid City, SD EIN: 51-0223079

Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc is a private foundation, based in Rapid City, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K.

Key facts about Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc

EIN: 51-0223079
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $3,664
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $916
Median grant: $892
Total assets: $55,407
Primary geography: Alabama (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Alabama (27%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc gives

In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$55K

-7.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

+66.5% YoY

Grant Count

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$916

+108.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $985 (27%)

All other $3K (73%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama

Cities

Reston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$55,407	$59,687	$18,858
Revenue	$6	$120,650	$282
Expenses	$4,286	$79,821	$598
Qualifying Distributions	$3,664	$2,200	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$2,709	$-1,955	$902

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kirsten Kusel ($1,580), Usgs ($985), Kurt Konauser ($799).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Kirsten Kusel	Grant for conference attendance in 2023 and presentation.	$1,580
USGS Reston, AL	Reimbursement of speaker Denise Akob fees for USGS employee to USGS. Speaker presented and attended at conference held in 2023.	$985
Kurt Konauser	Speaker reimbursement for participation at conference in 2023	$799
Jingzhi Liang	Student award for presentation at conference in 2023	$300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sarah Keenan	Treasurer	5	—
Chris Omelon	President	5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc?

As of 2024, Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc holds $55K in total assets with $6 in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $4K in 2024.

Where does Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc operate?

Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.

What size grants does Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc award?

In 2024, Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $916 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc's EIN?

Symposia on Environmental Biogeochemistry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0223079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.