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Blue Marble Institute

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 20-5827211

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jun 22, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.BLUEMARBLEINSTITUTE.ORG
3208 E Ft Lowell RoadRoom/Suite 106Tucson, AZ 85716

(520) 269-7682

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

59th percentile

7.5%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

85th percentile

52%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$15,567

Up $5,359 (+52%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$14,218

Up $4,010 (+39%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$1,349

Up $1,349 from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Down

$53,796

Down $23,933 (-31%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$49,786

Down $43,057 (-46%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$4,010

Up $19,124 (+127%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2011: $14,662Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $14,6622011Assets 2012: $25,322Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $25,3222012Assets 2013: $10,208Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $10,2082013Assets 2014: $15,567Liabilities 2014: $1,349Net Assets 2014: $14,2182014

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$15,567
Liabilities$1,349
Net Assets$14,218
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $42,706Expenses 2011: $32,790Net Income 2011: $9,9162011Revenue 2012: $65,341Expenses 2012: $54,681Net Income 2012: $10,6602012Revenue 2013: $77,729Expenses 2013: $92,843Net Income 2013: -$15,1142013Revenue 2014: $53,796Expenses 2014: $49,786Net Income 2014: $4,0102014

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2014

Revenue$53,796
Expenses$49,786
Net Income$4,010
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jun 22, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$53,796
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Blue marble institute seeks to create a healthier world through science and sustainability education; space and scientific exploration; and, leadership and ethics training. Its goal is to help people of all ages see themselves as agents of change in their own lives and communities to help create a healthier world. Through project-based learning, students develop a love of learning through the wonder of science.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE IS A MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES EDUCATOR AND YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, AND LITERACY THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING.-$49,786
GABRIELLE GIFFORDS EARTH AND SPACE LEADERSHIP FUND PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT FUTURE LEADERS IN HONOR OF THE TRAGIC 2011 EVENT IN TUCSON. PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY IN STASIS.--
THE LOCAL TRUST IS A CARBON-OFFSETTING PROGRAM AND PROVIDES URBAN TREE AND SOLAR WATER HEATER CONTRIBUTIONS.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JANE POYNTERPresidentPT$0--
JAIMIE LEOPOLDDirectorPT$0--
BETTY BARTONDirectorPT$0--
TABER MACCALLUMDirectorPT$0--
JOHN PEDICONEDirectorPT$0--
NAOKO OKADADirectorPT$0--
RICHARD DEBERNARDISDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Marble Institute
EIN
20-5827211
Phone
5202697682
Address
3208 E FT LOWELL ROAD, ROOM/SUITE 106, TUCSON, AZ 85716

Signing Officer

Name
Jane Poynter
Title
President
Phone
5202697682
Signed
2015-06-22

Preparer

Firm
Ludwig Klewer & Co Pllc
Address
4783 E CAMP LOWELL DR, TUCSON, AZ 85712
Preparer
Julie S Klewer CPA
Phone
5205450500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses office expense 784 travel 68 conference 140 insurance 2,194 direct program expense 850 licenses and fees 60 total 4,096”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

“Prepaid expenses 1,123 370 total 1,123 370”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

“ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 1,349”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Blue marble institute seeks to create a healthier world through science and sustainability education; space and scientific exploration; and, leadership and ethics training. Its goal is to help people of all ages see themselves as agents of change in their own lives and communities to help create a healthier world. Through project-based learning, students develop a love of learning through the wonder of science.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$15,567
Liabilities
$1,349
Net assets
$14,218
Revenue
$53,796
Expenses
$49,786
Net income
$4,010
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.6$1.35$14.2$53.8$49.8$4.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.2$0.00$10.2$77.7$92.8$15.1
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$25.3$0.00$25.3$65.3$54.7$10.7
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.7$0.00$14.7$42.7$32.8$9.92
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