Civic Intelligence

Sylvia Earle Alliance Mission Blue

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 26-1892969

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 01, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.MISSION-BLUE.ORG

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PO Box 6882Napa, CA 94581

(707) 492-6866

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

82nd percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$135,722

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

80th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-8.5%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,194,472

Up $550,791 (+34%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,107,212

Up $552,435 (+36%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$87,260

Down $1,644 (-1.8%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,740,665

Down $162,339 (-8.5%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$1,188,230

Down $358,291 (-23%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$552,435

Up $195,952 (+55%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $407,485Liabilities 2010: $1,182Net Assets 2010: $406,3032010Assets 2011: $350,058Liabilities 2011: $17,146Net Assets 2011: $332,9122011Assets 2014: $348,600Liabilities 2014: $113,423Net Assets 2014: $235,1772014Assets 2015: $620,994Liabilities 2015: $96,367Net Assets 2015: $524,6272015Assets 2016: $1,140,748Liabilities 2016: $15,349Net Assets 2016: $1,125,3992016Assets 2017: $833,480Liabilities 2017: $51,471Net Assets 2017: $782,0092017Assets 2018: $1,208,823Liabilities 2018: $6,911Net Assets 2018: $1,201,9122018Assets 2019: $1,643,681Liabilities 2019: $88,904Net Assets 2019: $1,554,7772019Assets 2020: $2,194,472Liabilities 2020: $87,260Net Assets 2020: $2,107,2122020Assets 2021: $2,340,872Liabilities 2021: $95,518Net Assets 2021: $2,245,3542021Assets 2022: $4,046,520Liabilities 2022: $42,120Net Assets 2022: $4,004,4002022Assets 2023: $2,516,189Liabilities 2023: $116,511Net Assets 2023: $2,399,6782023Assets 2024: $3,285,587Liabilities 2024: $384,528Net Assets 2024: $2,901,0592024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,194,472
Liabilities$87,260
Net Assets$2,107,212
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $409,5582010Expenses 2011: $428,0312011Revenue 2014: $1,386,998Expenses 2014: $1,298,487Net Income 2014: $88,5112014Revenue 2015: $1,301,934Expenses 2015: $1,012,484Net Income 2015: $289,4502015Revenue 2016: $1,838,187Expenses 2016: $1,237,415Net Income 2016: $600,7722016Revenue 2017: $991,313Expenses 2017: $1,261,676Net Income 2017: -$270,3632017Revenue 2018: $1,592,514Expenses 2018: $1,169,611Net Income 2018: $422,9032018Revenue 2019: $1,903,004Expenses 2019: $1,546,521Net Income 2019: $356,4832019Revenue 2020: $1,740,665Expenses 2020: $1,188,230Net Income 2020: $552,4352020Revenue 2021: $1,830,629Expenses 2021: $1,642,408Net Income 2021: $188,2212021Revenue 2022: $4,207,180Expenses 2022: $2,525,883Net Income 2022: $1,681,2972022Revenue 2023: $1,752,688Expenses 2023: $3,377,835Net Income 2023: -$1,625,1472023Revenue 2024: $3,865,306Expenses 2024: $3,371,591Net Income 2024: $493,7152024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,740,665
Expenses$1,188,230
Net Income$552,435
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 1, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,740,665
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Explore protect the ocean by advancing public awareness of the oceans importance as Earths life support system, furthering scientific knowledge of ocean systems igniting public support for a network of MPAs--Hope Spots--Mission Blue aims to save and restore the ocean. Collectively, with the ocean community, our goal is 30 protection by 2030.

To explore and protect the ocean through research, exploration, and advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,269,624$1,517,345▲ $247,721
Accounts Receivable$136,571$445,454▲ $308,883
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$234,674$217,931▼ $16,743
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,212$12,142▲ $10,930
Total Assets$1,643,681$2,194,472▲ $550,791
Other Assets Total$1,600$1,600→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$88,904$87,260▼ $1,644
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$88,904$87,260▼ $1,644
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,554,777$2,107,212▲ $552,435
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,554,777$2,107,212▲ $552,435
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,643,681$2,194,472▲ $550,791

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,142$8,775$20,917
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura CassianiExecutive DirectorFT$135,722$135,722

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sylvia a Earle PhdPresident
Carl Gustaf LundinDirector
Dan Laffoley PhdDirector
Gabrielle McgeeDirector
John VermilyeDirector
Linda GloverDirector
Robert NixonDirector
SHANNON O'LEARY JOYDirector
Shari Sant PlummerDirector
Sharon KwokDirector
Will TravisDirector
Debra CastellanaSecretary
Phyl ClempsonTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Cut Canvas LLCCommunications/media Production3309 MISSION STREET, Sna Francisco, CA 94110$100,294
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,732,118
Program Service Revenue
$200
Investment Income
$4,864
Other Revenue
$3,483
All Other Contributions
$1,732,118
Change in Net Assets
$552,435
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$821,676
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$366,554
Total Fundraising Expense$285,842
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$210,548$-50$119,435$329,933
Other Salaries and Wages$136,458$45,149-$181,607
Fees for Services Management$146,224--$146,224
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$18,847$116,875$135,722
Travel$89,768$4,180$15,122$109,070
Fees for Services Legal$15,346$65,814$4,000$85,160
Office Expenses$999$23,284$508$24,791
Other Employee Benefits-$24,726-$24,726
Payroll Taxes$10,523$6,610$7,366$24,499
Advertising$3,074$109$19,631$22,814
Occupancy$525$14,000-$14,525
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,642-$13,642
Information Technology$4,250$6,775$855$11,880
Insurance-$8,029-$8,029
Other Expenses$0$5,615-$5,615
All Other Expenses$3,418$2,082$36$5,536
Conferences and Meetings$1,074-$2,014$3,088
Depreciation Depletion-$485-$485
Total Functional Expenses$649,710$252,678$285,842$1,188,230
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$3,483
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A draft form 990 is sent to the directors. The directors are encouraged to review comment and make suggestions. Any questions are forwarded to the accounting firm and answers are relayed back to the directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy during the board of directors' meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The executive committee, in consultation with the president/ceo, set the ranges for compensation of members of the senior management team.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of the organization's governing documents and financial statements are on file at headquarters and are available during normal business hours monday through friday (except holidays).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sylvia Earle Alliance
EIN
26-1892969
Phone
7074926866
Address
PO BOX 6882, NAPA, CA 94581

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Cassiani
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7074926866
Signed
2021-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Cassiani
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
135

Preparer

Firm
Pisenti & Brinker Llp
Address
3562 ROUND BARN CIRCLE SUITE 200, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-0180
Preparer
Brett P Bradford
Phone
7075423343
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“No major programs were held during the 2020 fiscal year due to covid-19 and the accompanying restrictions that were put in place by governing authorities.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other outside services: program service expenses 210,548. Management and general expenses -50. Fundraising expenses 119,435. Total expenses 329,933.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0EXPLORE & PROTECT THE OCEAN BY ADVANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE OCEAN'S IMPORTANCE AS EARTH'S LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM, FURTHERING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF OCEAN SYSTEMS & IGNITING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR A NETWORK OF MPAS--HOPE SPOTS--MISSION BLUE AIMS TO SAVE AND RESTORE THE OCEAN. COLLECTIVELY, WITH THE OCEAN COMMUNITY, OUR GOAL IS 30% PROTECTION BY 2030.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EXPEDITIONS: EXPLORATION IS AT THE CORE OF ALL MISSION BLUE HOPE SPOT EXPEDITIONS. SINCE 2010, WE HAVE LED 30 EXPEDITIONS TO EXPLORE AND DOCUMENT HOPE SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD. BY CONDUCTING EXPEDITIONS TO HOPE SPOTS, WE GENERATE GLOBAL AWARENESS, FOSTER MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS, AND BUILD COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR MARINE CONSERVATION. WE WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO BUILD AWARENESS --AND ACTION-- AROUND THE VALUE OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS AND THE URGENT NEED FOR OCEAN PROTECTION.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0HOPE SPOT GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT: THE PAST 10 YEARS HAVE BROUGHT A GROUNDSWELL OF SUPPORT FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE BLUE PLANET WITH THE HOPE SPOT COMMUNITY GROWING FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE. IN THE LAST 5 YEARS WE HAVE INCREASED HOPE SPOTS FROM 33 TO 131. WE EMPOWER MORE THAN 100 COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A GLOBAL PLATFORM TO GIVE VOICE TO THEIR GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN OCEAN CONSERVATION. A THIRD-PARTY SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL MAINTAINS OVERSIGHT FOR PROCESSES AND CRITERIA.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NO MAJOR PROGRAMS WERE HELD DURING THE 2020 FISCAL YEAR DUE TO COVID-19 AND THE ACCOMPANYING RESTRICTIONS THAT WERE PUT IN PLACE BY GOVERNING AUTHORITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE DIRECTORS. THE DIRECTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW COMMENT AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS. ANY QUESTIONS ARE FORWARDED TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND ANSWERS ARE RELAYED BACK TO THE DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO, SET THE RANGES FOR COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON FILE AT HEADQUARTERS AND ARE AVAILABLE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5OTHER OUTSIDE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 210,548. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES -50. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 119,435. TOTAL EXPENSES 329,933.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,194,472
Liabilities
$87,260
Net assets
$2,107,212
Revenue
$1,740,665
Expenses
$1,188,230
Net income
$552,435
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.29$0.38$2.90$3.87$3.37$0.49
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.52$0.12$2.40$1.75$3.38$1.63
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.05$0.04$4.00$4.21$2.53$1.68
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.34$0.10$2.25$1.83$1.64$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$0.09$2.11$1.74$1.19$0.55
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.64$0.09$1.55$1.90$1.55$0.36
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.01$1.20$1.59$1.17$0.42
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.05$0.78$0.99$1.26$0.27
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.14$0.02$1.13$1.84$1.24$0.60
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.10$0.52$1.30$1.01$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.11$0.24$1.39$1.30$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.02$0.33$0.43
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.41