INSTITUTE FOR MARKET TRANSFORMATION

EIN: 943241464 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$6,537,555
Total Expenses
$8,135,948
Total Assets
$5,394,663
Net Assets
$4,529,607
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ALEX DEWS
Phone
2025252883
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INSTITUTE FOR MARKET TRANSFORMATION, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

IMT BELIEVES BETTER BUILDINGS IMPROVE LIVES. IMT'S MISSION IS TO CATALYZE DEMAND FOR HIGH-PERFORMING BUILDINGS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,911,295 Revenue: $162,953

POLICY: IMT WORKS TO ACTIVATE GOVERNMENT AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS TO USE THE REGULATORY LEVERS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS BUILDING PERFORMANCE. FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, IMT HAS WORKED WITH...

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POLICY: IMT WORKS TO ACTIVATE GOVERNMENT AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS TO USE THE REGULATORY LEVERS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS BUILDING PERFORMANCE. FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, IMT HAS WORKED WITH POLICYMAKERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO CO-DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT BUILDING CODES AND POLICIES AT EVERY LEVEL TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR HEALTHY, RESILIENT, LOW-POLLUTION BUILDINGS. IMT CURRENTLY LEADS THE NATIONAL BPS COALITION, WHICH AIMS TO CATALYZE $132 BILLION IN INVESTMENT IN HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS THAT LOWER ENERGY COSTS FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,025,180 Revenue: $94,034

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: IMT BELIEVES COMMUNITIES WHICH EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST CHALLENGES SHOULD DRIVE THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS. IMT FACILIITATES CONVERSATION, PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, AND OFFERS TECHNICAL...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: IMT BELIEVES COMMUNITIES WHICH EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST CHALLENGES SHOULD DRIVE THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS. IMT FACILIITATES CONVERSATION, PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, AND OFFERS TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN POLICY RESPONSES THAT BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS, AND CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES. IMT WORKS WITH MORE THAN 100 PARTNERS ACROSS ALL OF OUR PROJECTS TO ENSURE POLICIES SUPPORT AFFORDABILITY AND COMMUNITY PRIORITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,832,771 Revenue: $1,118,445

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT: IMT HELPS THE PRIVATE SECTOR MEET THEIR CURRENT AND FUTURE BUILDING ENERGY NEEDS, WHILE PUSHING THE MARKET TOWARD HIGH-PERFORMING BUILDINGS AS A NEW NORMAL. IMT PROVIDES GREEN...

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BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT: IMT HELPS THE PRIVATE SECTOR MEET THEIR CURRENT AND FUTURE BUILDING ENERGY NEEDS, WHILE PUSHING THE MARKET TOWARD HIGH-PERFORMING BUILDINGS AS A NEW NORMAL. IMT PROVIDES GREEN LEASING CERTIFICATION THAT REDUCES ENERGY COSTS; AWARDEES CURRENTLY OWN OR MANAGE 8.1 BILLION SQ FT OF SPACE. IMT ALSO PROVIDES KEY POLICY DATA AND INSIGHTS THROUGH ITS CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, IMT HELPS THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR MEET SHIFTING MARKET DEMANDS THROUGH ITS BUILDING PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP AND ITS BUILDING INNOVATION HUB IN WASHINGTON, DC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,029,262
Program Service Revenue $1,372,675
Investment Income $132,861
Other Revenue $2,757
TOTAL REVENUE $6,537,555

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,293,750
Salaries & Benefits $5,074,827
Fundraising Expenses $220,046
Program Expenses $6,992,673
Other Expenses $1,767,371
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,135,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,537,555 $8,826,978 -0.3%
Expenses $8,135,948 $6,467,857 +0.3%
Net Income $-1,598,393 $2,359,121 -1.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
45
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$451,320
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SANDRA HENRY BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AKSHAI RAO BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOMEE JUNG BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC WALKER BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLTON BROWN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA GISEWITE BOARD MEMBER/AUDIT CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN WATERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GOLDSTEIN BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/20/2025) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX DEWS CEO 35.00
Officer
$211,550 $22,047 $233,597
BETSY LAW MANAGING DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$193,315 $24,408 $217,723
MARLA THALHEIMER SENIOR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$150,636 $38,557 $189,193
CLIFFORD MAJERSIK SENIOR ADVISOR 35.00
Highest
$143,649 $37,163 $180,812
LAUREN J MILLER SENIOR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$155,183 $9,168 $164,351
LINDSEY D FALASCA DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$139,558 $8,889 $148,447
THERESA M BACKHUS DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$132,485 $18,380 $150,865
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $6,537,555 $8,135,948 $5,394,663 $-1,598,393
2023 $8,826,978 $6,467,857 $6,580,356 $2,359,121
2022 $4,838,446 $6,285,109 $4,499,701 $-1,446,663
2021 $5,620,018 $4,873,828 $5,588,466 $746,190
2020 $3,259,502 $4,417,192 $5,324,068 $-1,157,690
2019 $2,863,240 $4,617,868 $6,200,903 $-1,754,628
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