United States · Economic development and livelihoods
Rocky Mountain Institute
RMI
USA non-profit think tank
Transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. RMI is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization of experts across disciplines working to accelerate the clean energy transition and improve lives. For nearly 40 years, RMI has utilized our unique techno-economic expertise and whole-systems thinking to both publish groundbreaking research and analysis. We bring together collaborations of rare reach, range and expertise—creating unconventional partnerships and mobilizing action to drive change on the massive scale needed to combat the climate crisis.
- Founded
- 1982
- Income 2023
- $139.4M
Accounts
Income Expenditure
Source: IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) — official register
Data table
| Year | Income | Expenditure | Public funds | Staff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | $139.4M | $141.2M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2022-06-30 | $117M | $107.2M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2021-06-30 | $115.1M | $66.4M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2020-06-30 | $61.9M | $52.6M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2019-06-30 | $53.5M | $44.9M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2018-06-30 | $42.3M | $39.8M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2017-06-30 | $36.4M | $33.4M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2016-06-30 | $29.5M | $29.3M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2015-06-30 | $25.8M | $23.5M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2014-06-30 | $18.9M | $15.3M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2013-06-30 | $16.5M | $12.6M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2012-06-30 | $10M | $11.8M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
Public funds from donor governments
Payments by donor in the last 5 years
| Donor | 2021 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Affairs Canada (Canada) | €6.4M | – | – |
| State Department (United States) | – | €329,320 | €274,940 |
Payments to the organisation reported by the aid agencies of 17 countries (USAID, FCDO, BMZ, Sida and others) in their own IATI data, converted to euros at the year's average rate. They include funds passed on to local partners. Not all donors name the recipient of their payments, so figures may be incomplete; EU funds are in their own section.
Spending on declared projects (IATI)
Only the projects the organisation publishes on IATI: usually a fraction of its total spending (median 14% in our checks).
Countries with projects published on IATI
Ethiopia ↗ 1 · Nigeria ↗ 1
Number of activities published on IATI that mention the country, added up over all years. Platforms that raise funds for other organisations publish every small project as a separate activity. Each country opens on d-portal the list of this organisation’s projects in that country.
Projects published on IATI (most recent and largest)
| Project | Country | Period | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enabling innovative business models for clean transitional minigrids in Ethiopia | Ethiopia | 2021–2022 ongoing | – |
| Unlocking Renewable Embedded Generation in Nigeria | Nigeria | 2021–2022 ongoing | $6,934 |
Titles are shown as published by the organisation, in their original language. Spending = disbursements and expenditure reported on IATI, in US$.
Official checks
- Public register
- ProPublica (IRS 990) — active registration
- Latest accounts filed
- 2023 (IRS Form 990 (ProPublica))
Facts from public registers and certification bodies, not a judgement on the organisation; the absence of a label is not a negative sign. Methodology
Timeline
- Founded
- Tax-exempt status (IRS)
- First publication on IATI