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Shaw Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 01-0455007

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.SHAWINSTITUTE.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

71st percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

20th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$13,000

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-7.8%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$593,528

Down $50,221 (-7.8%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$489,296

Down $41,797 (-7.9%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$104,232

Down $8,424 (-7.5%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$381,262

Down $135,617 (-26%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$423,059

Up $35,568 (+9.2%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$41,797

Down $171,185 (-132%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th 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

2019

Assets$593,528
Liabilities$104,232
Net Assets$489,296
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th 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

2019

Revenue$381,262
Expenses$423,059
Net Income-$41,797
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$381,262
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.

To discover and expose environmental threats to people and wildlife through innovative science and to engage in global partnerships to improve human and ecological health. 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$455,920$449,564▼ $6,356
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$114,227$110,266▼ $3,961
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$72,661$32,757▼ $39,904
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$941$941→ $0
Total Assets$643,749$593,528▼ $50,221
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$108,305$102,992▼ $5,313
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,351$1,240▼ $3,111
Total Liabilities$112,656$104,232▼ $8,424
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$531,093$489,296▼ $41,797
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$531,093$489,296▼ $41,797
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$643,749$593,528▼ $50,221

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$430,261$430,261
Land$424,608-$424,608
Equipment$24,956$72,252$97,208
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Employees

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

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cosmo FagundoDirector
David GalloDirector
Martha DischingerDirector
Matthew NewtonDirector
Greg SundbergTreasurer
H Richard DietrichVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$380,889
Program Service Revenue
$200
Investment Income
$173
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$380,889
Change in Net Assets
$-41,797

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$381,262
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$191,459
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$572,721
Total Revenue per Form 990
$381,262
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$223,562
Other Expenses$172,116
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$27,381
Total Fundraising Expense$22,857
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$173,067$9,560$11,131$193,758
Occupancy$29,182$9,359$3,484$42,025
Foreign Grants$27,381--$27,381
Fees for Services Other$21,310$2,150-$23,460
Information Technology$11,170$2,982$1,332$15,484
Insurance$3,160$10,005-$13,165
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$9,100$1,950$1,950$13,000
Payroll Taxes$10,033$925$987$11,945
Conferences and Meetings$10,210$804-$11,014
Office Expenses$2,229$4,573$2,473$9,275
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,706-$8,706
Travel$7,432$972$66$8,470
Depreciation Depletion$5,084$636$636$6,356
Fees for Services Legal-$4,530$717$5,247
Other Employee Benefits$4,778-$81$4,859
Other Expenses$3,475$38-$3,513
Advertising$381$293-$674
Total Functional Expenses$341,837$58,365$22,857$423,059

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$614,518
Expenses per Audited Statements$423,059
Total Expenses per Form 990$423,059
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$191,459
International Activity

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
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 35% controlled entity
No
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 review, an electronic version of the form 990 is forwarded to each board member for their 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

“The shaw 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 organization's address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shaw Institute
EIN
01-0455007
Phone
2073742135
Address
PO BOX 1652, BLUE HILL, ME 04614

Signing Officer

Name
Susan D Shaw Dr Ph
Title
President
Phone
2073742135
Signed
2020-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Greg Sundberg
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
12
Volunteers
12

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 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To discover and expose environmental threats to people and wildlife through innovative science and to engage in global partnerships to improve human and ecological health. The institute produces scientific research that drives change and inspires solutions to pressing environmental health issues.”

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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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE 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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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$593,528
Liabilities
$104,232
Net assets
$489,296
Revenue
$381,262
Expenses
$423,059
Net income
-$41,797
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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