2025-06-23T05:25:11-07:00 2024-12-31 824863608 Zeni Inc 420 Florence St Ste 300 Palo Alto CA 94301 990 2024-01-01 264434262 ARCTIC ICE PROJECT ARCT 4152751873 1100 BROADWAY UNIT 5807 REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 ANNETTE EROS CEO 2025-06-23 true true Christopher Dean P01659020 5108586558 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Annette Eros 1100 BROADWAY UNIT 5807 REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 351717 false X WWW.ARCTICICEPROJECT.ORG X 2008 CA Through innovative scientific research and the development of safe geoengineering methods, AIP addresses the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice, a critical factor in global climate regulation. Preserving the Arctics reflective ice cover helps mitigate global warming and safeguard ecosystems. AIP is developing environmentally safe Surface Albedo Modification (SAM) techniques using materials like hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) to enhance the reflectivity of sea ice. This increased reflectivity can disrupt the feedback loops that accelerate ice melt, contributing to the stabilization of Arctic temperatures and the global climate. Grounded in scientific rigor, safety, and a commitment to restoring the Arctic ecosystem, AIP collaborates with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative and responsible solutions to one of the planets most urgent climate challenges. 5 5 4 25 0 1092717 351703 0 14 0 1092717 351717 0 0 372761 463436 0 55860 747747 285433 1120508 748869 -27791 -397152 694301 302871 6605 12775 687696 290096 X Through innovative scientific research and the development of safe geoengineering methods, AIP addresses the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice, a critical factor in global climate regulation. Preserving the Arctics reflective ice cover helps mitigate global warming and safeguard ecosystems. 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The primary aim of this research is to understand the fate and distribution of HGMS in the Arctic Ocean and to determine any potential harmful effects on indigenous marine species within the water column. All studies to date have been conducted in controlled laboratory environments using Arctic Ocean water and simulated oceanic and atmospheric conditions. This series of laboratory experiments is essential for evaluating any possible toxicological impacts of HGMS on a representative sample of indigenous ocean species. The objective of this research is to ensure, for ourselves, the scientific community, regulatory authorities, and concerned Indigenous groups, that a future test deployment of HGMS in authorized Arctic Ocean regions would be safe. We are approaching this work with a blend of optimism and due diligence. 12186 Outreach - Worldwide Collaboration and Policy 11652 CLIMATE MODELING - To assess the effectiveness of potential deployment, Arctic Ice Project collaborates with a world-class climate modeling team to perform the complex computer simulations required for publication. These simulations focus on targeted strategic areas of the Arctic Sea, using global climate modelslarge, sophisticated programs that require ongoing development by expert teams. The modeling work involves running numerical simulations to study the impact of spreading highly reflective silica microspheres (Hollow Glass Microspheres - HGMs) in specific Arctic regions. The goal is to identify optimal deployment locations and timing while evaluating large-scale climate effects. Preliminary results show that applying a thin layer of HGMs lowers both Arctic and global average surface temperatures. We partnered with with NASA Earth Exchange (NEX) to leverage NASAs state-of-the-art supercomputers and analytical tools to conduct these simulations. This affiliation with a leading research organization provided essential computational resources, with costs limited to our personnel. Our climate modeling efforts have been presented at annual conferences, and our findings have been published in peer-reviewed journals. 2650 EDUCATION - The goal of educating people about the role the Arctic plays in influencing climate change is of paramount importance in AIPs collective efforts to address one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. The Arctic region serves as a crucial indicator and driver of climate change, with its rapidly warming temperatures, melting ice, and impacts on global weather patterns. Understanding the Arctic's significance helps individuals and policymakers comprehend the far-reaching consequences of climate change, from rising sea levels to altered weather patterns and biodiversity loss. 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AIP is developing environmentally safe Surface Albedo Modification (SAM) techniques using materials like hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) to enhance the reflectivity of sea ice. This increased reflectivity can disrupt the feedback loops that accelerate ice melt, contributing to the stabilization of Arctic temperatures and the global climate. Grounded in scientific rigor, safety, and a commitment to restoring the Arctic ecosystem, AIP collaborates with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative and responsible solutions to one of the planets most urgent climate challenges. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE BOARD RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND APPROVES IT FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL RELATED SCHEDULES ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED. 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