BLUE WORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $2.4M · expenses $2.4M · assets $393K
- EIN
- 82-4673877
- Address
- 728 WEST AVE 174, COCOA, FL 32927-4989
- Website
- WWW.BWRI.ORG
- NTEE code
- U21
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 2019 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Smith | PRESIDENT | 2018-2024 | $184,880 | $552,355 | 1 |
| Megan Stolen | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 2023-2024 | $81,535 | $161,272 | 1 |
| Sarah Driscoll (former) | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 2022-2023 | $95,309 | $206,351 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Dagley | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amy Smith | TREASURER, SECRETARY | 2018-2024 | 8 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Arthur Wong (former) | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2018-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · 2 paid, $266K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON SMITH | PRESIDENT | 60 | $177,769 | - | $7,111 | $184,880 | 1 |
| MEGAN STOLEN | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 40 | $76,920 | - | $4,615 | $81,535 | 1 |
| KELLEY DAGLEY | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AMY SMITH | TREASURER, SECRETARY | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · 3 paid, $379K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON SMITH | PRESIDENT | 60 | $196,500 | - | $7,860 | $204,360 | 1 |
| SARAH DRISCOLL | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 40 | $91,643 | - | $3,666 | $95,309 | 1 |
| MEGAN STOLEN | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 40 | $76,670 | - | $3,067 | $79,737 | 1 |
| ARTHUR WONG | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AMY SMITH | TREASURER, SECRETARY | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · 2 paid, $274K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON SMITH | PRESIDENT | 60 | $163,115 | - | - | $163,115 | 1 |
| SARAH DRISCOLL | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 40 | $109,586 | - | $1,456 | $111,042 | 1 |
| ARTHUR WONG | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AMY SMITH | TREASURER, SECRETARY | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON SMITH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR WONG | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AMY SMITH | CHIEF FINANC OFFICER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON SMITH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR WONG | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AMY SMITH | CHIEF FINANC OFFICER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON SMITH | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR WONG | VICE-PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AMY SMITH | CHIEF FINANC OFFICER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Smith | President | 25 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Arthur Wong | Vice-President | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amy Smith | Chief Financial Officer | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 5 contractors · $791K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHALL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES INC | APTOS, CA | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $385,708 |
| UP WORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $137,868 |
| AMY SMITH | COCOA, FL | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. | $110,750 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI | HATTIESBURG, MS | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $90,761 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $65,839 |
2023 · 5 contractors · $661K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILD ME ORG | PORTLAND, OR | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $243,800 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $157,137 |
| AMY SMITH | COCOA, FL | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. | $101,250 |
| UP WORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $98,352 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI | HATTIESBURG, MS | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $60,573 |
2022 · 3 contractors · $237K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY SMITH | COCOA, FL | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. | $95,500 |
| WILD ME ORG | PORTLAND, OR | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $85,000 |
| FAUNA LABS INC | DURHAM, NC | FAUNA DATA DIAGNOSTICS | $56,833 |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0 | $1,845,175 | 16 |
| 2025 | $0 | $1,132,585 | 20 |
| 2024 | $0 | $1,757,842 | 11 |
| 2023 | $0 | $5,337,012 | 18 |
Largest awards · 42 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACOUSTIC WORKBENCH | $790,524 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | SIEBA-MIMES TECHNICAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT | $770,000 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | TRANSITIONING RISK ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK | $313,792 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-22-03 APEX PREDATOR DISTRIBUTION | $283,996 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE EFFORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2 OF THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM | $150,000 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-21-06A, WHALE SHARK AND LARGE-BODIED ELASMOBRANCH BEHAVIORAL RISK ANALYSIS STUDY | $62,500 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | MM-20-X04C, SUPPORT FOR CANAVERAL SHOALS TELEMETRY ARRAY | $61,350 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | STUDY: NT-21-04A, SPATIAL AND ACOUSTIC ECOLOGY | $48,600 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NARW PREDICTIVE TOOLS WORKSHOP | -$15,678 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-23-06 QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT | -$125,909 |
| 2026 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | ACOUSTIC MODELING CODER SUPPORT | -$494,000 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE EFFORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2 OF THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM | $830,620 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | BIOLOGGING TAG PROCUREMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE NATION OIL AND GAS PROGRAM | $100,420 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | TELEMETRY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ TASK ORDER: NEXT GENERATION OF ANIMAL TELEMETRY SPACE-BASED DEMONSTRATION: AWARD | $48,500 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | OCEANIC MANTA ADDENDUM TO UNDERSTANDING ENERGY AND MINERAL OPERATIONS IMPACT ON LARGE-BODIED LOW TROPHIC ANIMALS | $48,449 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | AWARD OF TASK ORDER | $37,972 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | BIOLOGGING WORKSHOP TECHNICAL SUPPORT | $29,922 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-21-06A, MORTALITY RISK FOR WHALE AND- NEW TASK ORDER TO PURCHASE TELEMETRY TAGS | $28,900 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-20-03D, NEXT GENERATION OF ANIMAL TEL | $24,300 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | TELEMETRY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ TASK ORDER: INTEGRATING DMS GRADIENTS INTO DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT TO PREDICT NARW OCCURRENCE IN THE | -$69 |
| 2025 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | AK-21-X06 SEAOTECH | -$16,427 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-23-X15 BALEEN WHALE RESPONSE TO VIBRO | $601,908 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | TELEMETRY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ TASK ORDER: INTEGRATING DMS GRADIENTS INTO DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT TO PREDICT NARW OCCURRENCE IN THE | $449,498 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-22-03 APEX PREDATOR DISTRIBUTION | $283,996 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | LARGE WHALE SPATIAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH | $209,090 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-21-06A MORTALITY RISK WHALE AND SHARK | $117,000 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | STANDARDIZING INTEGRATED EBM | $66,240 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-20-03D NEXT GENERATION ANIMAL TAGS | $25,110 |
| 2024 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-22-03 APEX PREDATOR DISTRIBUTION | $1,274,528 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | ACOUSTIC MODELING CODER SUPPORT | $950,000 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | LARGE WHALE SPATIAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH | $758,400 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-23-06 QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT | $699,499 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-21-06A MORTALITY RISK WHALE AND SHARK | $591,321 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | MM-22-02B STURGEON RESPONSE TO DREDGE | $247,691 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | STANDARDIZING INTEGRATED EBM | $201,575 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | AK-21-X06 SEAOTECH | $164,278 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NARW PREDICTIVE TOOLS WORKSHOP | $116,474 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | MM-20-03B BEHAVIORAL AND SPATIAL ECOLOGY | $104,397 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | NT-20-02B SEA TURTLE HEARING | $102,210 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES | $85,940 |
| 2023 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Contract | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541620 | MM-20-X04C ANIMAL TRACKING ATLANTIC OCS | $40,699 |
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2023 · 1 contributor · $12K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEA OF CHANGE FOUNDATION | Person | AUGUSTA, GA | $12,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,408,496 | $2,426,345 | $392,558 | $337,271 | $4,775 | - | $177,769 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,530,596 | $2,410,886 | $377,849 | $351,915 | $21,753 | - | $196,500 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,501,968 | $1,380,748 | $282,938 | $265,886 | - | - | $163,115 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $809,366 | $763,242 | $159,452 | $159,452 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $354,526 | $258,086 | $117,356 | $117,356 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $266,933 | $246,017 | $20,916 | $20,916 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,678 | $20,948 | $0 | -$2,045 | - | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
2 grantors reported grants to this organization, $54,076 in all, tax years 2020 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION FOUNDATION INC | Public charity | Exact | 2020-2023 | 4 | $39,588 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $14,488 | 2023 | $14,488 | show |
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Where the money went
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2024 · Form 990PF · $2,426,345 spent · pay $338,323 · grants $0 · events $18,503
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $2,011,857 | 82.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $177,769 | 7.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,664 | 5.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $37,081 | 1.5% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $34,890 | 1.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $18,503 | 0.8% | |
| Occupancy | $15,363 | 0.6% | |
| Taxes | $3,808 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,410 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,426,345 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $2,410,886 spent · pay $406,097 · grants $0 · events $7,922
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $1,938,642 | 80.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $196,500 | 8.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,487 | 7.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $34,110 | 1.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $30,715 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy | $16,967 | 0.7% | |
| Taxes | $8,201 | 0.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $7,922 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,437 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $905 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,410,886 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $1,380,748 spent · pay $330,726 · grants $0 · events $5,448
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $1,016,234 | 73.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $163,115 | 11.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $140,162 | 10.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $27,449 | 2.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $15,050 | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $8,881 | 0.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $5,448 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,322 | 0.2% | |
| Taxes | $1,028 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $59 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,380,748 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $763,242 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $10,694
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $737,529 | 96.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $10,694 | 1.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $7,062 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $6,478 | 0.8% | |
| Taxes | $1,355 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $124 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $763,242 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $258,086 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $4,578
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $247,203 | 95.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $4,578 | 1.8% | |
| Occupancy | $3,454 | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,984 | 0.8% | |
| Taxes | $867 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $258,086 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $246,017 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $4,373
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $238,363 | 96.9% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $4,373 | 1.8% | |
| Occupancy | $1,851 | 0.8% | |
| Taxes | $1,055 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $296 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $79 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $246,017 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $20,948 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $3,524
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $14,688 | 70.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $3,524 | 16.8% | |
| Printing and publications | $2,215 | 10.6% | |
| Occupancy | $335 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $186 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $20,948 | 100% |
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