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Shaw Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 01-0455007

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.MERIRESEARCH.ORG
PO Box 1652Blue Hill, ME 04614

(207) 374-2135

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

9th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$13,000

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Down

$517,857

Down $87,160 (-14%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$401,705

Down $82,733 (-17%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$116,152

Down $4,427 (-3.7%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$271,727

Down $104,526 (-28%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$354,460

Up $24,001 (+7.3%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$82,733

Down $128,527 (-281%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $701,020Liabilities 2011: $174,250Net Assets 2011: $526,7702011Assets 2012: $600,358Liabilities 2012: $157,512Net Assets 2012: $442,8462012Assets 2013: $543,779Liabilities 2013: $142,819Net Assets 2013: $400,9602013Assets 2014: $601,394Liabilities 2014: $141,057Net Assets 2014: $460,3372014Assets 2015: $566,811Liabilities 2015: $128,167Net Assets 2015: $438,6442015Assets 2016: $605,017Liabilities 2016: $120,579Net Assets 2016: $484,4382016Assets 2017: $517,857Liabilities 2017: $116,152Net Assets 2017: $401,7052017Assets 2018: $643,749Liabilities 2018: $112,656Net Assets 2018: $531,0932018Assets 2019: $593,528Liabilities 2019: $104,232Net Assets 2019: $489,2962019Assets 2020: $558,492Liabilities 2020: $100,745Net Assets 2020: $457,7472020Assets 2021: $483,449Liabilities 2021: $90,785Net Assets 2021: $392,6642021Assets 2022: $604,669Liabilities 2022: $106,218Net Assets 2022: $498,4512022Assets 2023: $787,543Liabilities 2023: $98,850Net Assets 2023: $688,6932023Assets 2024: $939,647Liabilities 2024: $295,222Net Assets 2024: $644,4252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$517,857
Liabilities$116,152
Net Assets$401,705
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $524,739Expenses 2011: $685,687Net Income 2011: -$160,9482011Expenses 2012: $679,9142012Revenue 2013: $529,660Expenses 2013: $573,257Net Income 2013: -$43,5972013Revenue 2014: $496,079Expenses 2014: $436,704Net Income 2014: $59,3752014Revenue 2015: $409,099Expenses 2015: $437,226Net Income 2015: -$28,1272015Revenue 2016: $376,253Expenses 2016: $330,459Net Income 2016: $45,7942016Revenue 2017: $271,727Expenses 2017: $354,460Net Income 2017: -$82,7332017Revenue 2018: $516,879Expenses 2018: $387,491Net Income 2018: $129,3882018Revenue 2019: $381,262Expenses 2019: $423,059Net Income 2019: -$41,7972019Revenue 2020: $266,650Expenses 2020: $298,221Net Income 2020: -$31,5712020Revenue 2021: $286,551Expenses 2021: $351,634Net Income 2021: -$65,0832021Revenue 2022: $517,126Expenses 2022: $411,066Net Income 2022: $106,0602022Revenue 2023: $666,930Expenses 2023: $476,688Net Income 2023: $190,2422023Revenue 2024: $539,358Expenses 2024: $583,626Net Income 2024: -$44,2682024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$271,727
Expenses$354,460
Net Income-$82,733
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$271,727
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Protect/improve ocean life and human health by advancing understanding of ocean pollution, educating the public and advocating for policies to preserve the ocean/human environment for this and future generations.

Generating independent science that protects human health and the environment. The institute produces scientific research that drives change and inspires solutions to pressing environmental health issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$448,874$457,916▲ $9,042
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$148,171$53,048▼ $95,123
Accounts Receivable-$3,328-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,620$2,624▲ $4
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,352$941▼ $4,411
Total Assets$605,017$517,857▼ $87,160
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$118,655$114,002▼ $4,653
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,924$2,150▲ $226
Total Liabilities$120,579$116,152▼ $4,427
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$484,438$401,705▼ $82,733
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$484,438$401,705▼ $82,733
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$605,017$517,857▼ $87,160

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$430,261$430,261
Land$424,608-$424,608
Equipment$33,308$87,876$121,184
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan D Shaw Dr PhPresidentFT$13,000$13,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shelley Sanders KehlChair
Cosmo FagundoDirector
David GalloDirector
H Richard DietrichDirector
Rick KeatingDirector
Martha DischingerSecretary
Greg SundbergTreasurer
Matthew NewtonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$267,956
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$29
Other Revenue
$3,742
All Other Contributions
$267,956
Change in Net Assets
$-82,733

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$271,727
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$190,797
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$462,524
Total Revenue per Form 990
$271,727
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$186,786
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$167,674
Total Fundraising Expense$25,545
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$119,594$11,287$11,407$142,288
Occupancy$33,297$10,218$2,646$46,161
Fees for Services Other$29,558$1,585-$31,143
Office Expenses$7,678$4,510$2,052$14,240
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$9,100$1,950$1,950$13,000
Payroll Taxes$10,202$1,063$1,121$12,386
Information Technology$2,299$3,618$5,538$11,455
Insurance$5,690$5,475-$11,165
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,851-$9,851
Depreciation Depletion$6,643$831$831$8,305
Conferences and Meetings$5,492$2,803-$8,295
Fees for Services Legal$3,645$327-$3,972
Travel$3,005--$3,005
Other Expenses$1,763$150-$1,913
Advertising$387$702-$1,089
Total Functional Expenses$274,354$54,561$25,545$354,460

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$545,257
Expenses per Audited Statements$354,460
Total Expenses per Form 990$354,460
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$190,797
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The institute has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm. When the form 990 has been prepared, it is reviewed by management for completeness and accuracy. After management has completed their reviewm, an electronic version of the form 990 is forwarded to each board member for thier review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“A non-competition/confidentiality agreement is explained to new employees/directors during orientation. This document is signed by both the employee and director and maintained in the employees file.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Marine & environmental research institute makes its form 990 available for public inspection on guidestar.org. In addition, forms 990 and financial statements are available upon request at the orgainzation's address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Marine & Environmental Research
EIN
01-0455007
Phone
2073742135
Address
PO BOX 1652, BLUE HILL, ME 04614

Signing Officer

Name
Greg Sundberg
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2073742135
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Greg Sundberg
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
11
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Nicholson Michaud & Company
Address
76 SILVER ST, WATERVILLE, ME 04901-6528
Preparer
Erik Nadeau CPA
Phone
2078727077
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process for assuming responsibility over the audit of the institute and for the selection of an independent accountant has not changed since the prior year.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$517,857
Liabilities
$116,152
Net assets
$401,705
Revenue
$271,727
Expenses
$354,460
Net income
-$82,733
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.40$2.95$6.44$5.39$5.84$0.44
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.88$0.99$6.89$6.67$4.77$1.90
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.05$1.06$4.98$5.17$4.11$1.06
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.83$0.91$3.93$2.87$3.52$0.65
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.58$1.01$4.58$2.67$2.98$0.32
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.94$1.04$4.89$3.81$4.23$0.42
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.44$1.13$5.31$5.17$3.87$1.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.18$1.16$4.02$2.72$3.54$0.83
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.05$1.21$4.84$3.76$3.30$0.46
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.67$1.28$4.39$4.09$4.37$0.28
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.01$1.41$4.60$4.96$4.37$0.59
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.44$1.43$4.01$5.30$5.73$0.44
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.00$1.58$4.43$6.80
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.01$1.74$5.27$5.25$6.86$1.61