MOLLUSCAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2025
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- Organization
- MOLLUSCAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION INC (EIN 46-3208917)
- Tax period
- 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
- Filed
- 2026-05-03
- IRS object ID
- 202601239349300320
- Schema version
- 2025v4.0
- 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 | 2026-05-03T20:39:42-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2025-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 454570537 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MARJTAX INCORPORATED | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3542 FRUITVALE- AVE PMB 227 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | OAKLAND | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | CA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 94602 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2025-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 463208917 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MOLLUSCAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | MOLL | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4109785782 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3 GRENADIER COURT | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | OWINGS MILLS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21117 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MICHAEL A MONT | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4109785782 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2026-04-23 | SignatureDt |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MARJORIE WILLIAMS-JONES | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00564614 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5104826204 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2026-04-23 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2025 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | MICHAEL A MONT | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3 GRENADIER COURT | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | OWINGS MILLS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21117 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $4,141,578 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | HTTP://WWW.MOLLUSCAN-SCIENCE.ORG/ | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2013 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MD | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 5 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 5 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $5,202,863 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $4,141,578 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $0 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $0 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $5,202,863 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $4,141,578 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $24,000 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $5,019 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $235,492 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $282,561 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $259,492 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $287,580 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $4,943,371 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $3,853,998 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $26,532,147 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $30,386,145 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $0 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $26,532,147 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $30,386,145 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $249,580 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH SHELLS ("SHELLS IN HAND"). (FULL STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O) | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH SHELLS ("SHELLS IN HAND"). SHELLS SERVE AS IDEAL NATURAL HISTORY TEACHING TOOLS, AS THEY CAN BE SAFELY DISTRIBUTED IN CLASSROOM SETTINGS WITHOUT THE RISK OF ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR OTHER CONCERNS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING OR ORGANIC SPECIMENS. (FULL STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O) | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN TO ENCOURAGE AMATEUR CONCHOLOGISTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH. THESE EFFORTS, ALONG WITH HIGHLIGHTED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, ARE FEATURED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE WEBSITE SHOWCASES NOT ONLY RESEARCH PRODUCED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS, BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IT INCLUDES FEATURED ARTWORK, A COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF MANUSCRIPTS, AND CURATED RESEARCH CONTENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN ADDITION TO FORMAL PUBLICATIONS, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH REGULARLY UPDATED WEBSITE POSTINGS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HIGHLIGHTS MANY OF THE EXPEDITIONS IT SPONSORS, FURTHER SUPPORTING EDUCATION, DISCOVERY, AND COLLABORATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $249,580 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | false | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (true) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | false | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | Yes (true) | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | false | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 1 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Form8899 Filedind | false | Form8899Filedind |
| Form1098 C Filed | false | Form1098CFiledInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 5 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 5 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | Yes (true) | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (true) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | false | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | false | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MICHAEL A MONT | PersonNm |
| Phone | 4109785782 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3 GRENADIER COURT | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | OWINGS MILLS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21117 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (5 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A MONT | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 10.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH GALE | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDE | 12.50 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $5,019 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN PRELLER | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN CROSS | ||||||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIPUN SODHI | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $5,019 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| All Other Contributions | $4,141,578 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $3,774,101 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $4,141,578 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $4,141,578 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,019 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,019 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,000 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $3,000 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $35,000 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $35,000 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $215,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $215,000 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,000 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,800 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,800 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,261 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,261 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,500 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,500 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $287,580 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $249,580 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $38,000 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,780 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $61,094 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $26,512,367 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,325,051 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $26,532,147 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,386,145 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | 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 | $26,532,147 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,386,145 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $26,532,147 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,386,145 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $26,532,147 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,386,145 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $3,853,998 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | false | FSAuditedInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | 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 | $1,796,624 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $2,487,417 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,383,369 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $5,202,863 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,141,578 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $16,011,851 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,796,624 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $2,487,417 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,383,369 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $5,202,863 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,141,578 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $16,011,851 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $12,801,828 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $3,210,023 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $16,011,851 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.20050 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.20060 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Ten Pct Facts Crcmstncs Test CY | Yes (X) | TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd |
| Facts And Circumstances Test | FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A FOUNDATION IN 2025 THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS UNCHANGED: TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MOLLUSKS AND SHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO SCHOOLCHILDREN CONTINUES IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, SUPPORTING AWARENESS AND LEARNING IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. THE FOUNDATION REMAINS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN SPONSORING SCHOLARLY WORK, INCLUDING PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, MONOGRAPHS, AND BOOKS. RECENT EXAMPLES FROM 2025 INCLUDE: "MONT, M.A., ZOILA KOSTINI LEEMANICA - A NEW NORTHERN SUBSPECIES (GASTROPODA: CYPRAEIDAE), PUBLISHED IN THE FESTIVUS (AUGUST 2025); "THE MONOGRAPH NEOGENE COWRIES OF JAVA (ACTA CONCHYLORIUM); "ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS DESCRIBING NEW SPECIES AND SUBSPECIES. CONSISTENT WITH ITS PRESERVATION MISSION, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR NUMEROUS RARE, ENDANGERED, AND EXTINCT SPECIMENS, INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIAL COLLECTION OF FOSSIL MATERIAL. FOR EXAMPLE, IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION ACQUIRED MULTIPLE SPECIMENS OF RARE GASTROPLAX FOSSILS. THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTINUED TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS. AS OF 2025, THE MOLLUSK SCIENCE FOUNDATION (MSF) MAINTAINS AN INVENTORY VALUED AT OVER 20 MILLION. BUILDING ON THIS GROWTH, THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO EXPAND ITS MONETARY DONATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING A PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE EXCEEDING 33.33%. | FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 17A | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A FOUNDATION IN 2025 THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS UNCHANGED: TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MOLLUSKS AND SHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO SCHOOLCHILDREN CONTINUES IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, SUPPORTING AWARENESS AND LEARNING IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. THE FOUNDATION REMAINS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN SPONSORING SCHOLARLY WORK, INCLUDING PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, MONOGRAPHS, AND BOOKS. RECENT EXAMPLES FROM 2025 INCLUDE: "MONT, M.A., ZOILA KOSTINI LEEMANICA - A NEW NORTHERN SUBSPECIES (GASTROPODA: CYPRAEIDAE), PUBLISHED IN THE FESTIVUS (AUGUST 2025); "THE MONOGRAPH NEOGENE COWRIES OF JAVA (ACTA CONCHYLORIUM); "ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS DESCRIBING NEW SPECIES AND SUBSPECIES. CONSISTENT WITH ITS PRESERVATION MISSION, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR NUMEROUS RARE, ENDANGERED, AND EXTINCT SPECIMENS, INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIAL COLLECTION OF FOSSIL MATERIAL. FOR EXAMPLE, IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION ACQUIRED MULTIPLE SPECIMENS OF RARE GASTROPLAX FOSSILS. THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTINUED TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS. AS OF 2025, THE MOLLUSK SCIENCE FOUNDATION (MSF) MAINTAINS AN INVENTORY VALUED AT OVER 20 MILLION. BUILDING ON THIS GROWTH, THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO EXPAND ITS MONETARY DONATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING A PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE EXCEEDING 33.33%. | ExplanationTxt |
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
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt |
|---|---|
| MOLLUSCAN SHELL COLLECTION (DONATED) | $30,179,959 |
| SHELL COLLECTION (PURCHASED) | $145,092 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $30,325,051 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Scientific Specimens ScientificSpecimensGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 6 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $3,774,101 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Any Property That Must Be Held | false | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | Yes (true) | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | false | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III | PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT - STATEMENT 1 THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH SHELLS ("SHELLS IN HAND"). SHELLS SERVE AS IDEAL NATURAL HISTORY TEACHING TOOLS, AS THEY CAN BE SAFELY DISTRIBUTED IN CLASSROOM SETTINGS WITHOUT THE RISK OF ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR OTHER CONCERNS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIC OR LIVING SPECIMENS. IN ADDITION, INSTRUCTIONAL LESSON PLANS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST TEACHERS IN INCORPORATING MALACOLOGY AND NATURAL SCIENCE INTO THEIR CURRICULA. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT - STATEMENT 2: THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH SHELLS ("SHELLS IN HAND"). SHELLS SERVE AS IDEAL NATURAL HISTORY TEACHING TOOLS, AS THEY CAN BE SAFELY DISTRIBUTED IN CLASSROOM SETTINGS WITHOUT THE RISK OF ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR OTHER CONCERNS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING OR ORGANIC SPECIMENS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL LESSON PLANS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS IN INTEGRATING MALACOLOGY AND NATURAL SCIENCE INTO THEIR CURRICULA. A CENTRAL FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION IS THE SUPPORT AND DISSEMINATION OF NEW RESEARCH ACROSS THE VARIOUS AREAS OUTLINED IN ITS MISSION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS GOAL, MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY THROUGH ONGOING SCHOLARLY WORK, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES, SPONSORED RESEARCH, AND ACADEMIC BOOKS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | MICHAEL MONT JUDITH GALE PRESIDENT VICE PRES PARENT/DAUGHTER |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRE THAT ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BE DISCLOSED: DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDE THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, THE ONLY PAID EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES INDEPENDENT MEMBERS,HAVE ASSESSED FAIR AND EQUITABLE COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPENSATION OF MANAGERS OF AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE, FIELD AND LOCATION TO THE MOLLUSCAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | APPRAISER FEES 10,000 0 0 RESEARCH 205,000 0 0 TOTAL 215,000 0 0 |