Civic Intelligence

Explore Mars Inc

EIN 27-1811686 • 501(c)3 • Natick, MA

Profile

Educate the public about the planet mars and promote the scientific exploration and settlement of the planet by the united states, other countries, and private entities. By so doing to encourage young people to study science, technology, engineering and math.

Refreshing map…

c/o RICHARD ZUCKER 16 IVY LANENatick, MA 01760

www.exploremars.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

2.99x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

51st percentile

2.1%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$120,250

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

-5.5%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$24,703

Down $44,054 (-64%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$73,933

Up $46,007 (+165%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$49,230

Down $90,061 (-221%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Down

$441,446

Down $53,057 (-11%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$432,358

Down $19,988 (-4.4%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$9,088

Down $33,069 (-78%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2013: $38,808Liabilities 2013: $5,430Net Assets 2013: $33,3782013Assets 2014: $11,539Liabilities 2014: $20,765Net Assets 2014: -$9,2262014Assets 2015: $15,620Liabilities 2015: $53,823Net Assets 2015: -$38,2032015Assets 2016: $16,661Liabilities 2016: $37,479Net Assets 2016: -$20,8182016Assets 2021: $60,229Liabilities 2021: $63,131Net Assets 2021: -$2,9022021Assets 2022: $68,757Liabilities 2022: $27,926Net Assets 2022: $40,8312022Assets 2024: $24,703Liabilities 2024: $73,933Net Assets 2024: -$49,2302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$24,703
Liabilities$73,933
Net Assets-$49,230
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $320,036Expenses 2013: $294,703Net Income 2013: $25,3332013Revenue 2014: $316,647Expenses 2014: $359,248Net Income 2014: -$42,6012014Revenue 2015: $325,812Expenses 2015: $354,786Net Income 2015: -$28,9742015Revenue 2016: $341,769Expenses 2016: $337,822Net Income 2016: $3,9472016Revenue 2021: $372,543Expenses 2021: $320,309Net Income 2021: $52,2342021Revenue 2022: $494,503Expenses 2022: $452,346Net Income 2022: $42,1572022Revenue 2024: $441,446Expenses 2024: $432,358Net Income 2024: $9,0882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$441,446
Expenses$432,358
Net Income$9,088
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$24,703
Liabilities
$73,933
Net assets
-$49,230
Revenue
$441,446
Expenses
$432,358
Net income
$9,088
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.74$0.49$4.41$4.32$0.09
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.69$0.28$0.41$4.95$4.52$0.42
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.63$0.03$3.73$3.20$0.52
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.17$0.37$0.21$3.42$3.38$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.54$0.38$3.26$3.55$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.21$0.09$3.17$3.59$0.43
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.05$0.33$3.20$2.95$0.25
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$441,446
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educate the public about the planet mars and promote the scientific exploration and settlement of the planet by the united states, other countries, and private entities. By so doing to encourage young people to study science, technology, engineering and math.

To educate the public about the planet mars and promote the scientific exploration and settlement of the planet mars by the united states, other countries, and private entitites. By doing so to encourage young people to study science, technology engineering, the arts and math.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$55,000$45,000▼ $10,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,666$16,032▲ $8,366
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$23,740$8,212▼ $15,528
Intangible Assets$459$459→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$31,865$24,703▼ $7,162
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$35,183$28,933▼ $6,250
Total Liabilities$90,183$73,933▼ $16,250
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-58,318$-49,230▲ $9,088
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-58,318$-49,230▲ $9,088
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,865$24,703▼ $7,162

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$4,547$4,547
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christopher CarberryCEOFT$120,250$120,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jr EdwardsPresident
Joseph CassadyExec. Vice President
Rick ZuckerVice President for Policy
Allyson ReneauDirector
Gary FisherDirector
Janet IveyDirector
Joseph WebsterDirector
Rich PhillipsDirector
Josh PowersTreasurer
Tiffany VoraVP for Innovation Policy
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$411,374
Program Service Revenue
$29,648
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$424
All Other Contributions
$411,374
Change in Net Assets
$9,088
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$240,538
Other Expenses$191,820
Total Fundraising Expense$17,599
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$67,340$38,480$14,430$120,250
Conferences and Meetings$96,445$0$0$96,445
Other Salaries and Wages$94,500$0$0$94,500
Fees for Services Other$8,420$26,665$0$35,085
Advertising$20,046$0$0$20,046
Payroll Taxes$12,321$2,944$1,163$16,428
Office Expenses$7,332$2,963$912$11,207
Other Employee Benefits$9,360$0$0$9,360
Occupancy$5,106$2,918$1,094$9,118
Interest$0$7,131$0$7,131
Travel$4,711$0$0$4,711
Insurance$3,501$0$0$3,501
Other Expenses$1,421$0$0$1,421
Total Functional Expenses$331,679$83,080$17,599$432,358
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,000$45,000▼ $10,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$20,124
IRS Penalty$7,743
Payroll Liabilities$1,066
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Explore Mars Inc
EIN
27-1811686
Phone
6179094425
Address
c/o RICHARD ZUCKER 16 IVY LANE, NATICK, MA 01760

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Carberry
Title
CEO
Phone
6179094425
Signed
2025-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Carberry
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Ppa Llp
Address
469 CENTERVILLE ROAD STE 203, WARWICK, RI 02886
Preparer
Mary-jo Younger
Phone
4017380010
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The governing body reviews and discusses the form 990 prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Approved by board of directors with ceo excused during the discussion.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Approved by board of directors with key personnel excused during the discussion.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Inquiries made at board of directors meetings”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Mars innovation challenge: explore mars conducted the 2nd 49751. 0. 0.”

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