THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE: Form 990, tax year 2021
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- Organization
- THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE (EIN 86-1153859)
- Tax period
- 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
- Filed
- 2022-11-01
- IRS object ID
- 202203059349302675
- Schema version
- 2021v4.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2022-11-01T17:27:34-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2021-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | HAN GROUP LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1020 19TH STREET NW SUITE 800 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20036 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2021-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 861153859 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | BIOM | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4158001401 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 9216 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MISSOULA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 59807 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BETH RATTNER | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4158001401 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2022-10-30 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | BETH | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | RATTNER | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | XXX-XX-XXXX | SSN |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | JENNIFER S HAN | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00633304 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2022937000 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2022-10-30 | PreparationDt |
Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation
Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Trusted Customer | 3 | TrustedCustomerCd |
| Authentication Assurance Level | AAL1 | AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd |
| Identity Assurance Level | IAL1 | IdentityAssuranceLevelCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2021 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | BETH RATTNER | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 9216 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MISSOULA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 59807 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $2,006,526 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.BIOMIMICRY.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2005 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MT | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | THE PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO NATURALIZE BIOMIMICRY IN THE CULTURE BY PROMOTING THE TRANSFER OF IDEAS, DESIGNS, AND STRATEGIES FROM BIOLOGY TO SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SYSTEMS DESIGN. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 10 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 10 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 15 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 80 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $1,873,028 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $1,885,407 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $107,710 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $116,700 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $8,168 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $4,419 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $0 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $0 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $1,988,906 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $2,006,526 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $65,548 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $31,398 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $956,230 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,208,868 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $174,288 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $659,639 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $952,852 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $1,681,417 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $2,193,118 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $307,489 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$186,592 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $2,169,536 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $1,924,122 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $593,835 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $535,013 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $1,575,701 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $1,389,109 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO NATURALIZE BIOMIMICRY IN THE CULTURE BY PROMOTING THE TRANSFER OF IDEAS, DESIGNS, AND STRATEGIES FROM BIOLOGY TO SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SYSTEMS DESIGN. ABOUT BIOMIMICRY: EFFORTS TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE, CONSUMPTION, POLLUTION, DEFORESTATION, AND THE MYRIAD OF OTHER ISSUES THAT THREATEN THE PLANET HAVE TO DATE BEEN PRIMARILY REACTIVE AND WHOLLY INSUFFICIENT. THE STRATEGIES WE RELIED ON TO PROVIDE FOOD, WATER, ENERGY, SHELTER, AND COMFORT TO A GROWING POPULATION ARE NOW SEEN AS COMPOUNDING RATHER THAN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS. BIOMIMICRY IS A NEW SCIENCE THAT STUDIES NATURE'S BEST IDEAS, ABSTRACTS THE DEEP DESIGN PRINCIPLES, AND THEN EMULATES THESE DESIGNS AND PROCESSES TO SOLVE HUMAN PROBLEMS. THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE IS THE FOREMOST AUTHORITY AND ALL AROUND GO-TO PLACE FOR BIOMIMICRY INFORMATION, THROUGH ITS THREE MAIN PROGRAMS: BIOMIMICRY DESIGN CHALLENGES & EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM, AND ASKNATURE. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $574,584 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $21,511 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | ASKNATURE AND ASKNATURE SOLUTIONS RESEARCH:AS THE LARGEST OPEN-ACCESS DATABASE FOR INNOVATORS TO FIND BIOLOGICAL MODELS FOR DESIGN GUIDANCE, ASKNATURE IS MISSION-CRITICAL FOR OUR WORK. STUDENTS USE ASKNATURE WHEN THEY FIRST LEARN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SKILLS IN OUR PROGRAMS AND CONTINUE TO USE IT AS THEY ADVANCE THROUGH UNIVERSITY AND BECOME INNOVATORS. OUR AIM IS TO HAVE NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN BECOME STANDARD PRACTICE, WITH ASKNATURE AS A PRIMARY TOOL. WE CURRENTLY HAVE MORE THAN 1,700 ARTICLES DESCRIBING BIOLOGICAL STRATEGIES (A CHARACTERISTIC, MECHANISM, OR PROCESS THAT PERFORMS A FUNCTION FOR AN ORGANISM OR OTHER TYPE OF LIVING SYSTEM), 220 ABOUT INNOVATIONS (STORIES BEHIND REALIZED AND CONCEPTUAL PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS THAT ARE INSPIRED BY BIOLOGY), AND 70 INDEXED RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR EDUCATORS. ASKNATURE IS THE WORLD'S GO-TO AND LARGEST OPEN-ACCESS SOURCE OF BIOMIMICRY EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR PRIMARY, SECONDARY, POST-SECONDARY, AND PROFESSIONAL AUDIENCES. IN 2021 WE IMPROVED FUNCTIONALITY AND ADDED OR UPDATED HUNDREDS OF PAGES OF CONTENT TO THIS SERVICE.IN 2021, APPROXIMATELY 690,000 PEOPLE VISITED THE SITE FOR 966,000 SESSIONS AND ACCESSED FREE RESOURCES AND CONTENT (IN 2020 THERE WERE 638,000 VISITORS OVER 876,000 SESSIONS). OUR USERS COME FROM 229 COUNTRIES AND A WIDE VARIETY OF SECTORS INCLUDING EDUCATION, ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, ENGINEERING, BIOTECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE, HEALTH, TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY, FASHION, GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFITS, AND MEDIA. THE YEAR SAW THE LAUNCH OF OUR REDESIGNED WEBSITE, WHICH HAS PUT A NEW EMPHASIS ON CREATING DEEPER CONTENT IN ACCESSIBLE, JARGON-FREE LANGUAGE, AND MORE CONTEXTUALIZING CONTENT TO BRING THE LESSONS OF BIOMIMICRY TO A WIDER AUDIENCE. IT HAS ALSO INVOLVED DEI TRAINING AND TRAINING TO APPROPRIATELY AND MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES WHO WISH TO WORK WITH ASKNATURE IN ANY MANNER. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $502,074 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $5,198 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $93,189 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | YOUTH EDUCATION AND DESIGN CHALLENGES PROGRAMS:- YOUTH DESIGN CHALLENGETHE BIOMIMICRY YOUTH DESIGN CHALLENGE (YDC) PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN STEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE USING BIOMIMICRY AND A PROJECT-BASED EXPERIENCE. THROUGH 25 PHASES OF ACTIVITY, THE CURRICULUM AND DESIGN CHALLENGE ALLOWS STUDENTS TO AUTHENTICALLY CONNECT BIOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTIONS TO TODAY'S CHALLENGES.IN 2021, 295 EDUCATORS REGISTERED, FROM 46 STATES AND 34 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, ACCESSING TEACHER MATERIALS. THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT TO PREVIEW AND USE THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM HAD BEEN LIFTED FOR THIS YEAR. THE RESULT WAS MORE PROJECTS SUBMITTED (AS 29% INCREASE FROM 2020). THE REGISTERED EDUCATORS REPRESENTED 12,600 STUDENTS. OUR PROGRAM EVALUATION OF STUDENTS FOUND THAT THE YDC HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON UNDERSTANDING OF BIOMIMICRY (97%). OUR PROGRAM EVALUATION OF TEACHERS / COACHES FOUND THAT THE YDC HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON UNDERSTANDING BIOMIMICRY (98%).- BIOMIMICRY GLOBAL DESIGN CHALLENGETHE BIOMIMICRY GLOBAL DESIGN CHALLENGE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH BIOMIMICRY-TO DO DESIGN, NOT JUST STUDY IT. THROUGH FREE RESOURCES SUCH AS THE BIOMIMICRY TOOLBOX, WEBINARS, DESIGN BRIEFS, AND MENTORSHIP, TEAMS LEARN AND PRACTICE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMIMICRY AND CREATE BIO-INSPIRED SOLUTIONS ALIGNED WITH NATURE AND THE UN'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. IN 2021, THE 92 TEAMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES SUBMITTED PROJECTS TO THE CHALLENGE. 12 FINALISTS WERE SELECTED AND WERE THEN INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIOMIMICRY LAUNCHPAD.THE 2021 BIOMIMICRY GLOBAL DESIGN CHALLENGE WAS THE FINAL ITERATION OF THIS PROGRAM. AFTER A SUCCESSFUL 6 YEAR PERIOD, THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE DETERMINED THAT THIS PROGRAM WOULD COME TO CLOSE IN ORDER TO BETTER ALIGN WITH YOUTH EDUCATION AND INNOVATION INITIATIVES. ALL MATERIALS CREATED FOR THE CHALLENGE ARE READILY AVAILABLE VIA THE BIOMIMICRY TOOLBOX OR ASKNATURE. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $317,902 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $5,500 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $2,000 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | INNOVATION:- BIOMIMICRY LAUNCHPADTHE BIOMIMICRY LAUNCHPAD PROVIDES TRAINING, CONNECTIONS, AND RESOURCES FOR NATURE-INSPIRED SCIENTISTS AND INNOVATORS WHO OTHERWISE WOULDN'T HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT COMMERCIALIZING THEIR WORK. THE LAUNCHPAD EQUIPS NATURE-INSPIRED SCIENTISTS, DESIGNERS, AND RESEARCHERS WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO TURN THEIR WORK INTO SCALABLE STARTUPS.IN 2021, THE BIOMIMICRY GLOBAL DESIGN CHALLENGE FINALISTS WERE INVITED TO JOIN THE BIOMIMICRY LAUNCHPAD, WHERE THEY CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR DESIGNS AND BUSINESS MODELS. THE BIOMIMICRY LAUNCHPAD HAD A COHORT OF 12 TEAMS, WITH 56 PARTICIPANTS FROM 7 COUNTRIES. THE PROGRAM CONSISTED OF A 10-WEEK VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT COMBINED THE THREE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF BIOMIMICRY WITH STARTUP BASICS TRAINING. TEAMS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND SECTORS TACKLED A RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING URBAN FLOODING, WATER ACCESS, AND EXCESSIVE HEAT MITIGATION. ALL OF THE TEAMS ADDRESSED ONE OR MORE OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) IN THEIR PURSUIT OF CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE. THEY VALUED LEARNING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS SUCH AS CUSTOMER DISCOVERY, TESTING ASSUMPTIONS, DEVELOPING VALUE PROPOSITIONS, AND HOW TO BUILD A STRONG AND DIVERSE TEAM. IN ADDITION, THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS LEARNED HOW TO APPLY BIOMIMICRY'S SUSTAINABILITY ETHOS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR PROJECT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SCHEDULED IN-PERSON TRIPS WERE CANCELED AND REPLACED BY LOCALIZED NATURE-IMMERSION ACTIVITIES AND VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS.- RAY OF HOPE PRIZETHE RAY OF HOPE PRIZE CELEBRATES AND ACCELERATES NATURE-INSPIRED SOLUTIONS ADDRESSING THE WORLD'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES. THIS $100,000 PRIZE SPARKS THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESSES THAT WILL LEAD US TO A CIRCULAR AND REGENERATIVE FUTURE. THE 2021 AWARD RECIPIENT WAS SPINTEX ENGINEERING, FROM OXFORD, ENGLAND. SPINTEX ARTIFICIALLY SPINS THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE SILK FIBERS AVAILABLE, THROUGH A SPIDER INSPIRED PROCESS. THE PROCESS IS 1000X MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN SYNTHETIC PLASTIC FIBERS, AND USES NO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS WITH WATER AS THEIR ONLY BY-PRODUCT. AQUAMMODATE, FROM GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, A BIOTECH STARTUP THAT SEPARATES RAW MATERIALS SUCH AS LITHIUM FROM WATER, TOOK HOME THE $25,000 RUNNER-UP PRIZE. IN TOTAL, TEN STARTUPS (SELECTED FROM 301 APPLICANTS) PARTICIPATED IN THIS YEAR'S RAY OF HOPE PRIZE PROGRAM, WHICH CONSISTED OF TRAINING ON SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, IN ADDITION TO ACCESSING A CURATED COMMUNITY OF EXPERT MENTORS, ADVISORS, AND INVESTORS.DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SCHEDULED IN-PERSON TRIPS WERE CANCELED AND REPLACED BY HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO PRODUCTION ABOUT EACH OF THE PARTICIPATING STARTUPS' TECHNOLOGY, AND HOW IT WAS INSPIRED BY NATURE. THE AWARD CEREMONY WAS HELD VIRTUALLY AT GREENBIZ'S CIRCULARITY CONFERENCE. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $360,730 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $20,700 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | SYSTEM CHANGE:- DESIGN FOR DECOMPOSITION (D4D)THIS YEAR WE INITIATED A NEW SYSTEMS CHANGE PROGRAM TO CONTINUE BUILDING ON THE INTEREST GENERATED BY OUR THE NATURE OF FASHION REPORT (2020). THIS PROGRAM LOOKS AT SYSTEM LEVEL CHALLENGES, WITH AN INITIAL FOCUS ON TEXTILE DECOMPOSITION AND HOW WE CAN DESIGN SYSTEMS THAT ULTIMATELY SUPPORT THE SAFE BREAK DOWN AND BUILD UP OF MATERIALS. IN 2021, THE D4D INITIATIVE RECRUITED AND SIGNED MOU'S WITH TWO US PARTNERS, CELERY DESIGN AND THE YALE CENTER FOR GREEN CHEMISTRY, AND FOUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS: METABOLIC INSTITUTE (THE NETHERLANDS), THE OR FOUNDATION (GHANA), HKRITA (HONG KONG), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA LEGON. WITH THESE PARTNERS ON BOARD, WE SECURED FUNDING FROM THE LAUDES FOUNDATION TO BEGIN THE WORK.THE D4D INITIATIVE HAS FOUR PRIMARY ELEMENTS: A PHYSICAL PILOT IN WESTERN EUROPE, A PHYSICAL PILOT IN ACCRA, GHANA; GAINING A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF BIOLOGICAL AND ABIOTIC DEGRADATION AND HOW WE CAN BETTER TEST AND DESIGN FOR DEGRADATION; AND A NARRATIVE COMPONENT. AS PART OF BOTH PHYSICAL PILOTS, WE BEGAN IDENTIFYING DOZENS OF TECHNOLOGIES THAT COULD BREAK DOWN TEXTILES AND GENERATE BIOCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS OF VALUE, SUCH AS GLUCOSE OR SOIL AMENDMENTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, WE BEGAN ECOLOGICAL MONITORING OF SEVERAL SITES IN ACCRA THAT ARE SUBJECT TO TEXTILE AND OTHER WASTE. WE ALSO CONDUCTED A BIOLOGICAL LITERATURE REVIEW TO DEEPLY UNDERSTAND NATURAL DECOMPOSITION, AND PARTNERED WITH THE YALE CENTER FOR GREEN CHEMISTRY TO CONDUCT ANOTHER LITERATURE REVIEW ON BIODEGRADATION SCIENCE AND TESTING. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $360,730 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Grant | $20,700 | TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $1,755,290 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | 0 | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | Yes (1) | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (1) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 55 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 15 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 10 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 10 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Own Website | Yes (X) | OwnWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
| Other | Yes (X) | OtherInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE ORGANIZATION | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 4158001401 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 9216 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MISSOULA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 59807 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (12 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BIRNEY | |||||||
| PRESIDENT | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ANGELA NAHIKIAN | |||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KENT SNYDER | |||||||
| TREASURER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JIM BUNCH | |||||||
| SECRETARY | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LISA GAUTIER | |||||||
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| ERIN ROVALO | |||||||
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BILLY ALMON | |||||||
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DIMITRI DEHEYN | |||||||
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DANIELA PIGOSSO | |||||||
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| EVELYN ERICKSON | |||||||
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BETH RATTNER | |||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $165,161 | $0 | $15,060 | ||
| ANDREW HOWLEY | |||||||
| ASKNATURE CHIEF EDITOR | 40.00 | $102,484 | $0 | $6,790 | Yes (X) | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $267,645 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $21,850 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 2 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Government Grants | $50,000 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $1,835,407 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $1,885,407 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSULTING | 611600 | $75,450 | $75,450 |
| WORKSHOPS | 611600 | $33,200 | $33,200 |
| PRG APPLICATION FEES | 611600 | $4,790 | $4,790 |
| ONLINE EDUCATION | 611600 | $3,260 | $3,260 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $116,700 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $4,419 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,419 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,006,526 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $116,700 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,419 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $25,898 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,898 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,000 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,500 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,500 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $180,221 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $144,160 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $24,296 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $11,765 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $797,215 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $637,879 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $107,282 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $52,054 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $20,474 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $16,377 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,760 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,337 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $130,122 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $104,085 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $17,542 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $8,495 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $80,836 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $64,661 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $10,898 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,277 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,221 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $2,221 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,316 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $22,316 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,879 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $3,879 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $685,511 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $579,432 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $16,470 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $89,609 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $59,650 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $47,714 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $8,042 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,894 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,950 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $15,022 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,171 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $757 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $48,555 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $48,515 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $40 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,444 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,344 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $16 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $84 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,685 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $8,685 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $47,792 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $42,709 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,083 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,846 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,676 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $788 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $382 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUES/FEES/SUBSCRIPTIONS | $30,388 | $5,633 | $24,121 | $634 |
| CURRENCY TRANSLATION LO | $10,615 | $10,615 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,193,118 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,755,290 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $263,540 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $174,288 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $205,423 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $95,281 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $908,461 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,174,630 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $895,932 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $494,277 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,862 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,103 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $17,341 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $14,307 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $201,654 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $60,130 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,827 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $141,524 | EOYAmt |
Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $130,690 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,169,536 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,924,122 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $137,145 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $169,820 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $456,690 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $365,193 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $593,835 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $535,013 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $705,701 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $912,510 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $870,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $476,599 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,575,701 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,389,109 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,169,536 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,924,122 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$186,592 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $931,385 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,138,020 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,752,504 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,873,028 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,885,407 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $7,580,344 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $931,385 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,138,020 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,752,504 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,873,028 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,885,407 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $7,580,344 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $5,434,542 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $2,145,802 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $3,938 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $5,987 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $12,519 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $8,168 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,419 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $35,031 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $123 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Total | $123 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $7,615,498 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $571,368 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.28180 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.28720 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Ten Pct Facts Crcmstncs Test CY | Yes (X) | TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd |
| Facts And Circumstances Test | THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE 'FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES' TEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (1) TBI HAS AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM OF 10% PUBLIC SUPPORT UNDER THIS TEST, (2) THE CURRENT SUPPORT TEST IS CLOSE TO ONE THIRD OF TOTAL SUPPORT, (3) THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT COMES FROM A BROAD NUMBER OF DONORS, (4) THE ORGANIZATION HAS A GOVERNING BODY THAT IS MORE REPRESENTATIVE OF BROAD PUBLIC INTERESTS, (5) THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE PUBLIC, AND (6) A FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IS IN PLACE THAT GENERATES BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT. | FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $24,226 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $17,421 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $6,805 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $177,428 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $42,709 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $134,719 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $141,524 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,088,074 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $81,548 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $81,548 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $2,006,526 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $0 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $2,006,526 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,274,666 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $81,548 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $81,548 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $2,193,118 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $0 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $2,193,118 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART X, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE INSTITUTE FOLLOWS THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE RELATING TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES INCLUDED IN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES. THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. IT IS THE INSTITUTE'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSES. THE INSTITUTE PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS GENERALLY REMAINS OPEN FOR THREE TAX YEARS WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE INSTITUTE FILES TAX RETURNS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (2 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Non Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YALE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT YALE UNIVERSITY | ||||||||
| 195 PROSPECT STREET | NEW HAVEN | CT | 06511 | 060646973 | 501(C)(3) | $20,700 | $0 | GIFT TO SCHOOL FOR THEIR GREEN CHEMISTRY AND GREEN ENGINEERING PROGRAM |
| NETWORK FOR GOOD | ||||||||
| 1140 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 700 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20036 | 680480736 | 501(C)(3) | $5,198 | $0 | GIFT TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE WINNERS OF OUR YOUTH DESIGN CHALLENGE PROGRAM |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 2 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 2 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN SUBMISSION AND RULES THAT OVERSEE THE YOUTH DESIGN CHALLENGE AND AWARD PROCESS ARE POSTED ON OUR CHALLENGE WEBSITE, YOUTHCHALLENGE.BIOMIMICRY.ORG. THE PRIZE AWARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED AT THE END OF THE CHALLENGE AND AS THEY ARE TRUE PRIZES, NO MONITORING OF FUNDS IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER, OUR GUIDELINES ON THE FRONT END OF THE CHALLENGE DICTATE HOW THE DESIGNS ARE JUDGED AND THE SELECTION CRITERIA WE USE TO DETERMINE THE PRIZE AWARD WINNERS. FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GENERAL GRANT FUNDS, WE AS A MATTER OF PRACTICE, REQUIRE A SIGNED AGREEMENT WHICH OUTLINES THE CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT REQUIRING EACH RECIPIENT TO SUBMIT A FINAL PROJECT REPORT INCLUDING A NARRATIVE OF PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES AND CORRESPONDING PROJECT FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS AN ITEMIZATION OF EXPENSED FUNDS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form990 Of Other Organizations | Yes (X) | Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BETH RATTNER | PersonNm |
| Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | TitleTxt |
| Base Compensation Filing Org | $165,161 | BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
| Compensation Based On Rltd Orgs | $0 | CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt |
| Bonus Filing Organization | $0 | BonusFilingOrganizationAmount |
| Bonus Related Organizations | $0 | BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt |
| Other Compensation Filing Org | $0 | OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
| Other Compensation Rltd Orgs | $0 | OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt |
| Deferred Compensation Flng Org | $6,630 | DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt |
| Deferred Comp Rltd Orgs | $0 | DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt |
| Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org | $8,430 | NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt |
| Nontaxable Benefits Rltd Orgs | $0 | NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt |
| Total Compensation Filing Org | $180,221 | TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
| Total Compensation Rltd Orgs | $0 | TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt |
| Comp Report Prior990 Filing Org | $0 | CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt |
| Comp Report Prior990 Rltd Orgs | $0 | CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FOLLOWING IS THE OFFICIAL BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE 990 POLICY INCLUDED AS PART OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS' GOVERNANCE POLICIES: THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE RECOGNIZES THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE RIGHT TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS: A. THE BIOMIMICRY'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF FORM 990. B. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE TO ENABLE A COMPREHENSIVE AND CAREFUL REVIEW BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE ADDRESSED BY THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE'S FINANCIAL OFFICER AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. C. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE INVITED TO VIEW THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE BOARD ARE ADDRESSED BY THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE'S FINANCIAL OFFICER AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. D. AFTER ALL OF THE INPUT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED, SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE FILES THE FINAL FORM 990 AS REQUIRED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ACCORDING TO THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE'S (TBI) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D. UNDERSTANDS TBI IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, OUR POLICY CALLS FOR PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE TBI OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING; B. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND REASONABLE INVESTMENT OF PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. PART OF THE REVIEW IS TO DETERMINE WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE REVIEW IS BASED ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD ALSO DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AND AS TO ANY CHANGES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THIRD PARTY SITES SUCH AS GUIDESTAR. THE 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 579,432. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 16,470. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 89,609. TOTAL EXPENSES 685,511. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. |
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