COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION: Form 990, tax year 2013
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- Organization
- COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION (EIN 26-4188804)
- Tax period
- 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31
- Filed
- 2014-11-10
- IRS object ID
- 201443149349302754
- Schema version
- 2013v3.0
- 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 | 2014-11-10T15:54:06-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2013-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 410746749 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 4250 N FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 1020 | AddressLine1 |
| City | ARLINGTON | City |
| State | VA | State |
| ZIP Code | 22203 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2013-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 264188804 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | COUN | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2029629200 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1201 MARYLAND AVENUE SW NO 900 | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 20024 | ZIPCode |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | CATHLEEN ENRIGHT | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 2029629200 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2014-11-05 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MARY ANNE HAKIM | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00236052 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5712279500 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2013 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | CATHLEEN ENRIGHT | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1201 MARYLAND AVENUE SW NO 900 | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 20024 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $5,393,061 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c | Yes (X) | Organization501cInd |
| Website Address | WWW.WHYBIOTECH.COM / WWW.GMOANSWERS.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2008 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | DC | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ITS BENEFITS AND SAFETY AND THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OTHER MEANS IN HE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 6 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 6 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 0 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $0 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $0 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $2,829,970 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $5,391,750 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $2,667 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $1,311 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $0 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $0 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $2,832,637 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $5,393,061 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $321,265 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $624,361 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $0 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $0 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $2,739,162 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $4,358,393 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $3,060,427 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $4,982,754 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$227,790 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $410,307 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $782,056 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $1,668,526 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $253,919 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $730,082 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $528,137 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $938,444 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ITS BENEFITS AND SAFETY AND THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OTHER MEANS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | Yes (1) | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Desc | STATE AND MEDIA RELATIONS -FUNDED LOBBYING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN SEVENTEEN STATES AND ONE U.S. TERRITORY (PUERTO RICO) TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE AG BIOTECH INDUSTRY. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | REPOSITIONING/GMO ANSWERS -DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED THE GMO ANSWERS PROGRAM AND WEBSITE, A TRANSPARENCY EFFORT ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO ASK US ANYTHING ABOUT GMOS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | MEXICO PROGRAMS -HOSTED MEDIA TRAINING AND CONFERENCES FOR STUDENTS, FARMERS, AND ACADEMICS ON THE BENEFITS OF AG BIOTECH; PARTNERED WITH GROWER GROUPS, ACADEMIA, AND FOOD CHAIN TO ENHANCE ACCEPTANCE OF AG BIOTECH; CREATED POLICY BRIEFS FOR REGULATORS. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Described In Section501c3 | 0 | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | 0 | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | Yes (1) | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | 0 | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| 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 | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | Yes (1) | 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 |
| 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 With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| 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 |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 9 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| 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 |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 6 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 6 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | Yes (1) | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | Yes (1) | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | Yes (1) | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | Yes (1) | 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 | 0 | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CATHLEEN ENRIGHT COUNCIL FOR BIOTECH | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2029629200 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1201 MARYLAND AVENUE SW NO 900 | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 20024 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| No Listed Persons Compensated | Yes (X) | NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (7 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA ADELMAN | ||||||
| CHAIR | 0.20 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY FLINT | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MATTHIAS MEDER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| NAOMI STEVENS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JERRY STEINER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BRAD SHURDUT | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CATHLEEN ENRIGHT | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $0 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $0 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | Yes (1) | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1 | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/City | StateContractorAddress/USAddress/State | ZIP CodeContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCode | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt | Address Line1ContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/AddressLine1 | CityContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/City | CountryContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/Country | Postal CodeContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/PostalCode | Province Or StateContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/ProvinceOrState |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KETCHUM INC | ||||||||||
| 6 PPG PLACE 12TH FLOOR | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15222 | PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANTS | $1,750,000 | |||||
| AGROBIO MEXICO AC | ||||||||||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | $750,000 | CALDERON DE LA BARCA NO 78 PB | COL. POLANCO | MX | 11560 | |||||
| BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION | ||||||||||
| 1201 MARYLAND AVE STE 900 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20024 | MGMT SRVCS & STATE ADVOCACY | $614,963 | |||||
| OFW LAW | ||||||||||
| 600 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW SUITE | WASHINGTON | DE | 20037 | FEDERAL RELATIONS CONSULTANTS | $310,273 | |||||
| CROPLIFE CANADA | ||||||||||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | $250,000 | 21 FOUR SEASONS PLACE SUITE 627 | ETOBICOKE | CA | M9B 6J8 | ONTARIO | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 7 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | MEMBERSHIP DUES & SPEC | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $5,391,750 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $5,391,750 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,391,750 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $1,311 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $1,311 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $5,393,061 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $5,391,750 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $1,311 | 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 | $624,361 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $194,566 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $40,276 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $54,172 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,092,245 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,250,000 | TotalAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,600,141 | TotalAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $6,379 | TotalAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $19,863 | TotalAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $19,936 | TotalAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,715 | TotalAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $57,888 | TotalAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $9,212 | TotalAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | SPONSORSHIPS | Desc |
| Total | $11,000 | TotalAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,982,754 | TotalAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $241,753 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $953,861 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $532,223 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $416,735 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,080 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,492 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $349,113 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $59,675 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $289,438 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $782,056 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,668,526 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $211,605 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $276,468 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $42,314 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $453,614 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $253,919 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $730,082 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $528,137 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $938,444 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $528,137 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $938,444 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $782,056 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,668,526 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $410,307 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | Yes (1) | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
Acct Compile Or Review Basis AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| FS Audited | 0 | FSAuditedInd |
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Political Expenditures | $0 | PoliticalExpendituresAmt |
| Volunteer Hours | 0 | VolunteerHoursCnt |
| Expended527 Activities | $0 | Expended527ActivitiesAmt |
| Internal Funds Contributed | $0 | InternalFundsContributedAmt |
| Substantially All Dues Nonded | 0 | SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd |
| Only In House Lobbying | 0 | OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd |
| Agree Carryover Prior Year | Yes (1) | AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd |
| Dues Assessments | $5,391,750 | DuesAssessmentsAmt |
| Non Deductible Lbbyng Pltcl CY | $1,092,245 | NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclCYAmt |
| Non Ded Lbbyng Pltcl Cyov | $294,545 | NonDedLbbyngPltclCyovAmt |
| Non Deductible Lbbyng Pltcl Tot | $1,386,790 | NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclTotAmt |
| Aggregate Reported Dues Ntc | $970,515 | AggregateReportedDuesNtcAmt |
| Carried Over | $416,275 | CarriedOverAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $1,787 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $1,787 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $0 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $347,326 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $57,888 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $289,438 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $289,438 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | DUE TO BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | Desc |
| Amt | $453,614 | Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $453,614 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART X, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CBI IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. CBI REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. CBI DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE, OR REFLECT, ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. CBI'S IRS FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER IT WAS FILED. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF
Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO | RegionTxt |
| Offices | 0 | OfficesCnt |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| Type Of Activities Conducted | PROGRAM SERVICES | TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt |
| Specific Services Provided | CANADA: FOCUSED ON TRAINING THIRD PARTY SPOKESPEOPLE (FARMERS, ACADEMICS, DIETICIANS) TO EDUCATE MEDIA AND PUBLIC ABOUT RISK AND ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF AG BIOTECH;MEXICO: HOSTED MEDIA TRAINING AND CONFERENCES FOR STUDENTS, FARMERS, AND ACADEMICS ON THE BENEFITS OF AG BIOTECH; PARTNERED WITH GROWER GROUPS, ACADEMIA, AND FOOD CHAIN TO ENHANCE ACCEPTANCE OF AG BIOTECH; CREATED POLICY BRIEFS FOR REGULATORS. | SpecificServicesProvidedTxt |
| Region Total Expenditures | $1,250,000 | RegionTotalExpendituresAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Subtotal Offices | 0 | SubtotalOfficesCnt |
| Subtotal Employees | 0 | SubtotalEmployeesCnt |
| Continutation Total Office | 0 | ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt |
| Continutation Total Employee | 0 | ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Office | 0 | TotalOfficeCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Subtotal Spent | $1,250,000 | SubtotalSpentAmt |
| Continuation Spent | $0 | ContinuationSpentAmt |
| Total Spent | $1,250,000 | TotalSpentAmt |
| Transfer To Foreign Corp | 0 | TransferToForeignCorpInd |
| Interest In Foreign Trust | 0 | InterestInForeignTrustInd |
| Foreign Corp Ownership | 0 | ForeignCorpOwnershipInd |
| Passive Foreign Investmest Co | 0 | PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd |
| Foreign Partnership | 0 | ForeignPartnershipInd |
| Boycott Countries | 0 | BoycottCountriesInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 3: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | QUARTERLY REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES AND FUNDS SPENT ARE RECEIVED FROM CANADA AND MEXICO PROGRAMS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (10 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1 | CityUSAddress/City | StateUSAddress/State | ZIP CodeUSAddress/ZIPCode | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAWAII CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION | |||||||
| 2111 PIILANI HWY PO BOX 629 | KIIHEI | HI | 96753 | 990258882 | 501(C)(6) | $204,000 | FOR OUTREACH, EDUCATION, LOBBYING AND COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES. |
| OREGONIANS FOR FOOD AND SHELTER | |||||||
| 1149 COURT ST NE STE 110 | SALEM | OR | 973014030 | 930775640 | 501(C)(6) | $281,000 | OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS RELATING TO BIOTECHNOLOGY RELATED MATTERS IN THE STATE OF OREGON / GRANT FOR GMO LEGAL FEES |
| WASHINGTON FIRENDS OF FARMS & FORESTS | |||||||
| PO BOX 7644 | OLYMPIA | WA | 98507 | 911453960 | 501(C)(6) | $10,000 | BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH |
| STATE ARGRICULTURE AND RURAL LEADERS | |||||||
| 6181 WEST STATE RD 28 | WEST LEBANON | IN | 47991 | 204400600 | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 | 2013 SARL SPONSORSHIP |
| SOUTHERN CROP PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION | |||||||
| 129 E LEE STREET SE | DAWSON | GA | 39842 | 580848709 | 501(C)(6) | $6,500 | STATE DINNER AT THE (SASDA) JUNE 9-13, 2013 |
| BEEHIVE TECHNOLOGY | |||||||
| PO BOX 91863 | ALBUQUERQUE | NM | 87199 | 275102015 | $8,132 | WEBSITE/SEO CAMPAIGN DESIGN CREATION | |
| GRAY MEDIA | |||||||
| ONE WALNUT STREET | BOSTON | MA | 02108 | 061691042 | $8,500 | PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES | |
| RED HILL STRATEGIES | |||||||
| 35 ALBA STREET | PORTLAND | ME | 04103 | 462417880 | $12,500 | COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT MAINE | |
| UNITED DAIRY FARMERS OF VERMONT | |||||||
| PO BOX 69 | HARDWICK | VT | 05843 | 009346041 | $25,000 | CALENDER YEAR 2013 LABELING STATE OUTREACH GRANT PROPOSAL | |
| WINNER AND MANDABACH CAMPAIGNS | |||||||
| 2029 CENTURY PARK EAST SUITE 1750 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90067 | 954038637 | $40,000 | WA I-1522 RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT PROJECT- CONSULTING FEES | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 1 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 9 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CBI REQUIRES A FINAL REPORT 30 DAYS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION ON HOW FUNDS WERE SPENT AND THE RESULT OF PROJECT, AND COMPARES IT TO A SIGNED PROPOSAL TO ENSURE THE FUNDS WERE SPENT FOR PURPOSES APPROVED BY CBI. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5, EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION: IN 2013, CATHLEEN ENRIGHT SERVED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE COUNCIL ON BIOTECHNOLOGY. CATHLEEN WAS EMPLOYED BY BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION (BIO), AN UNRELATED ENTITY TO THE COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION (CBI). MS. ENRIGHT PERFORMED WORK FOR CBI AND THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF SALARY AND BENEFITS WERE ALLOCATED TO CBI FROM BIO. TOTAL COMPENSATION: SALARY $25,880.19, BENEFITS $7,246.45. CATHLEEN ENRIGHT (2013) - COMPENSATION $25,880.19 BENEFITS $7,246.45. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 | IN 2013, CBI DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED THE GMO ANSWERS PROGRAM AND WEBSITE. PLEASE SEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ON PART III, LINE 4B. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | CBI IS UNAWARE OF ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS A BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY OTHER OFFICER DIRECTOR TRUSTEE OR KEY EMPLOYEE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE AND VARIED ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBER COMPANIES, CBI BELIEVES THAT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SUCH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS MAY EXIST BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE CBI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESOLVED TO HAVE THE STEERING COMMITTEE ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; OVERSEE EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS IN UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO; REVIEW ANNUAL BUDGET REQUESTS AND BUSINESS PLANS; REALLOCATE FUNDS AMONG PROGRAMS, AS NEEDED; AND PERFORM IN SUCH OTHER CAPACITY AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. CBI HAS NO EMPLOYEES. BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CBI. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | SENIOR MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO TO SIX FOUNDING MEMBERS AND OTHER CORPORATE ENTITIES THAT MEET SUCH QUALIFICATIONS AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY CORPORATE ENTITY THAT DESIRES TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION AND MEETS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | EACH OF THE SENIOR MEMBERS APPOINTS A PERSON TO SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE CORPORATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | CBI STAFF PROVIDES THE CBI STEERING COMMITTEE (DESIGNATED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION TO OVERSEE DAILY OPERATIONS) THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND MAKE COMMENTS, VIA EMAIL AND TELECONFERENCE, ON THE FORM PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER FILING, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CBI HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND A PROCESS FOR ENSURING THAT IT IS NOT VIOLATED: AN ANNUAL STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE IS CIRCULATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH CONFLICT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE INTERESTS OF CBI. AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR WHOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS UNDER REVIEW MAY NOT DEBATE, VOTE OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN SUCH DETERMINATION. IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO SHALL DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY. SUCH REMEDY MAY INCLUDE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE RECUSAL OF THE CONFLICTED OFFICER OR DIRECTOR FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR OTHER CBI BODY. CBI'S INTERNAL GOVERNANCE POLICIES STATE THAT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH MEMBER OF THE CBI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THIS POLICY, AND SHALL COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | AS A BIO EMPLOYEE, THE COMPENSATION OF CBI'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ARE DETERMINED BY BIO, AND CBI'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE TIME ALLOCATION TO BE REIMBURSED BY CBI. THE CBI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' TIME ALLOCATION IN 2013. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. CBI COMPLIES WITH THE PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 6104 BY MAKING ITS FORM 1024, APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(A), DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE IRS, AND THE FORMS 990 FOR ITS THREE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED TAX PERIODS (CURRENTLY NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THIS IS CBI'S SECOND FORM 990). HOWEVER, AS SECTION 6104 DOES NOT REQUIRE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) TO DISCLOSE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CBI HAS CHOSEN NOT TO MAKE SUCH INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CANADA & MEXICO 1,250,000. |
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