2014-05-08T09:23:46-07:00 2013-12-31 990 2013-01-01 262691686 ALGAE BIOMASS ORGANIZATION ALGA 5077652134 125 ST PAUL STREET NW PO BOX 369 PRESTON MN 55965 THOMAS BYRNE Treasurer 2014-05-08 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z MARGARET MCCORMICK 2815 EASTLAKE AVE E SUITE 3 SEATTLE WA 98102 1050165 false false X ALGAEBIOMASS.ORG X 2008 WA Organization's Primary Purpose: The Algae Biomass Organization ("ABO") is organized exclusively as an independent trade association which qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary purpose of the ABO is to improve business conditions in the algal biomass industry. The ABO's purposes, as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation, generally support this primary purpose:A.To promote the development of viable commercial markets for renewable and sustainable commodities derived from algae;B.To serve as a national and international trade association and voice for individuals, corporations and other business entities pursuing commercial applications for algal biomass, including, but not limited to, the use of algal biomass as a feedstock for transportation fuel and electrical generation, animal feed, wastewater rehabilitation, and nutraceuticals.C.To operate and function to: (i) facilitate informed business decisions based on 15 15 4 50 0 424208 461434 0 18 10 614657 588721 1038883 1050165 0 0 184630 169746 0 92883 874815 858851 1059445 1028597 -20562 21568 215030 94202 238612 96216 -23582 -2014 Organization's Primary Purpose: The Algae Biomass Organization ("ABO") is organized exclusively as an independent trade association which qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary purpose of the ABO is to improve business conditions in the algal biomass industry. The ABO's purposes, as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation, generally support this primary purpose:A.To promote the development of viable commercial markets for renewable and sustainable commodities derived from algae;B.To serve as a national and international trade association and voice for individuals, corporations and other business entities pursuing commercial applications for algal biomass, including, but not limited to, the use of algal biomass as a feedstock for transportation fuel and electrical generation, animal feed, wastewater rehabilitation, and nutraceuticals.C.To operate and function to: (i) facilitate informed business decisions based on false false 570421 The primary program accomplishments have been achieved by the work of the Executive Policy Council, the Technical Standards Committee and the Events Committee.Executive Policy Council:ABO has developed a set of policy statements on a range of issues to inform members, reporters and others who wish to know the ABO's position on issues critical to the industry. These statements have been used with media, policy makers, elected officials and the general public upon request. In some cases, they also serve as guiding principles or strategic imperatives for the organization. These are updated and added to throughout the year, as circumstances dictate. 454157 588721 The 7th annual Algae Biomass Summit was held September 30th to October 3rd in Orlando Florida, with 600 attendees from over 20 countries in attendance. The event featured 65 trade show exhibits, 100 poster presentations and 125 speakers. The Summit united industry professionals from all sectors of the world's algae utilization industries including, but not limited to, financing, algal ecology, genetic systems, carbon partitioning, engineering & analysis, biofuels, animal feeds, fertilizers, bioplastics, supplements and foods. The summit also participated in a facility tour of Alganol. 5000 The ABOs Technical Standards Committee, in a collaborative effort by over thirty universities, private companies and national laboratories, drafted and published Industrial Algae Measurements. This publication provides recommendations regarding standardization of various measurement methodologies (e.g., algae production, lifecycle analysis, etc.) for use in the industry with the goal of developing a common framework. ***This was mostly volunteer time, and $5,000 was allocated (based on a donation from the Algae Foundation) to graphic design and printing. 1029578 false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 4 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true false true true false false X THOMAS BYRNE 5077652134 125 ST PAUL STREET NW PO BOX 369 PRESTON MN 55965 THOMAS BYRNE Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK ALLEN Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN BENEMANN Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jacques Beaudry-Losiquc Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Billy Glover Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GREG MITCHELL Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Phil Pienkos Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIM BURNS Director 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARGARET MCCORMICK Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE FELGAR Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Hazelbeck Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Rekoske Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 QIANG HU Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Woods Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIM ZENK Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL MURDOCK Director 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TODD TAYLOR Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Rosenthal Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X 99756 0 0 99756 0 false false false K & L GATES 1601 K ST NW WASHINGTON DC 200061600 LOBBY/GOV RELATIONS 123230 1 461434 461434 0 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TRADE SHOW 900099 588721 588721 588721 1050165 588731 0 0 0 0 99756 0 46341 32439 9268 4634 0 12000 8400 2400 1200 11649 8154 2330 1165 0 848 594 169 85 0 123554 86488 24711 12355 0 0 0 0 3456 2419 691 346 11260 7882 2252 1126 0 0 42762 29933 8553 4276 0 454261 317983 90852 45426 0 0 0 2285 1600 457 228 PUBLIC RELATIONS 141394 98976 28279 14139 MARKETING 32346 22642 6469 3235 MERCHANT BANKING EXPENSES 24604 17223 4921 2460 OTHER OFFICE 7470 5229 1494 747 14611 10227 2923 1461 1028597 650189 185769 92883 193959 85204 21071 8998 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 215030 94202 2309 4016 236301 92200 2 238612 96216 X -23582 -2014 -23582 -2014 215030 94202 21568 X false false false false false true true 424208 123554 42146 165700 144231 21469 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The complete Form 990 is prepared by the treasurer and reviewed by the Executive Director, Chairperson of the Board, Board of Directors (for review and comment) and legal council. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The HR Committee of the Board negotiates the compensation package for the executive director. The final compensation package is approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Board of Directors receives documents at Board Meetings. Members can receive copies of documents upon request to the Executive Director. The Articles of Incorporaion are publicly available from the Secretary of The State of Washington. The Articles and By-Laws are available to members on the web site and the general public upon request.