Mission
The US Biochar Initiative (USBI) is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the sustainable production and use of biochar through research, policy development, and technological implementation. Their focus includes engaging scientific, agricultural, and biomass communities to facilitate the safe utilization of biochar to benefit the environment.
Basic Information
Founded in
2016
EIN
81-3951338
Total Assets
$123.9 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Biochar: A Sustainable Solution
Exploring the environmental benefits and applications of biochar in agriculture.

2024 North American Biochar Conference
A gathering of biochar producers and researchers to share advances and insights.

Biochar Learning Center
Access educational resources and fact sheets about biochar technology.
Impact Stats
Annual Production
Biochar Production Goal
Aiming for the production and use of 100,000 tons of biochar annually.
CO2 equivalent reduction
Carbon Sequestration
Projected reduction of approximately 250,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions annually.
Upcoming Events
Biochar In The Woods Monthly Zoom Meeting
2024-09-04
Monthly meeting focused on biochar use in forestry and ecological restoration.
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
41
24
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.68%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
1.014
4
/20
Working Capital Ratio
-0.005508
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 37.83K | 12.43% |
Program Services | 266.6K | 87.57% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 304.4K | 100.00% |
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