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The Great Plains Institute
Minneapolis MN | IRS ruling year: 2000 | EIN: 41-1921126 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) is transforming the energy system to benefit the economy and environment. We combine a unique ... (More)
Rating Information
Great
This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points
Independent Board Size - 5 independent members10 out of 10 points
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Missing0 out of 5 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points
Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points
Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 7.53%25 out of 25 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 78.88%25 out of 25 points
Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0725 out of 25 points
Working Capital: Ratio - 1.60 years25 out of 25 points
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