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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4434262

ARCTIC ICE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · MENLO PARK, CA 94025

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$352K$749K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARCTIC ICE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$351,717$748,869-$397,152$302,871$12,775$290,096
December 31, 2023990$1,092,717$1,120,508-$27,791$694,301$6,605$687,696
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$351,703
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$232,043
Other salaries and wages
$147,434
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$463,436
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$770
Accounting fees
$19,939
Travel
$11,871
Depreciation
$681
Program services (functional)
$591,565
Management and general (functional)
$101,444
Fundraising (functional)
$55,860

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$694,301
Total assets, end of year
$302,871
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,775
Net assets, end of year
$290,096
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,863
Net assets without donor restrictions
$190,096
Net assets with donor restrictions
$100,000
Gross receipts
$351,717
Employees
4
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Annette ErosCEO
Officer
40$232,043
Steve PayneChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Steve ZornetzerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Carol SontagSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Christine GuTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Sara Stone PsihasDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Annette ErosCEO
Officer
40$219,582
Steve PayneChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Steve ZornetzerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Carol SontagSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Christine GuTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Sara Stone PsihasDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2010 OAKLEY AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-6050
In care of
% LESLIE FIELD
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
325 Sharon Park Drive 632, Menlo Park CA 94025
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Annette Eros, 1100 BROADWAY UNIT 5807, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Leslie Field, 325 Sharon Park Drive 632, Menlo Park CA 94025
Signed the 990
ANNETTE EROS, CEO
Phone
(415) 275-1873
Return prepared by
Zeni Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-4434262 or by the name ARCTIC ICE PROJECT.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Laboratory Research - With the goal of assessing the safety of potential future deployment, Arctic Ice Project is partnering with a leading marine technology and bio-marine research laboratory in Norway. AIP's contract research is yielding significant, publishable findings. 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.
    Expenses $563,909
  • Outreach - Worldwide Collaboration and Policy
    Expenses $12,186
  • 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.
    Expenses $11,652
  • 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. It underscores the urgency of taking meaningful action to mitigate the effects of climate change, making public awareness and informed decision-making essential for a sustainable future.
    Expenses $2,650
  • Early-Stage Research
    Expenses $693
  • Field Testing
    Expenses $475

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025Not on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
26-4434262
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C0)
Assets (IRS master file)
$302,871
Income (IRS master file)
$351,717

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$351,717$748,869$302,871XML
990December 2023$1,092,717$1,120,508$694,301XML
990December 2022$1,107,769$929,953$854,868IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Leslie Field
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4434262).

Questions about ARCTIC ICE PROJECT

What is the EIN of ARCTIC ICE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARCTIC ICE PROJECT is 26-4434262.
Is ARCTIC ICE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to ARCTIC ICE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARCTIC ICE PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARCTIC ICE PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARCTIC ICE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ARCTIC ICE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Annette Eros.
Who are the officers and directors of ARCTIC ICE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $232,043 (Annette Eros, CEO).
How much revenue does ARCTIC ICE PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $351,717, expenses of $748,869 and total assets of $302,871 at year end.

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