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Explore Mars Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-1811686

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

Organization Profilewww.exploremars.org
PO Box 76360Washington, DC 20013

(617) 909-4425

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

2.25x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$178,164

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 52.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.7%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

4.9%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$16,661

Up $1,041 (+6.7%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

-$20,818

Up $17,385 (+46%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$37,479

Down $16,344 (-30%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$341,769

Up $15,957 (+4.9%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$337,822

Down $16,964 (-4.8%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$3,947

Up $32,921 (+114%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

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

$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

2016

Assets$16,661
Liabilities$37,479
Net Assets-$20,818
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2016

Revenue$341,769
Expenses$337,822
Net Income$3,947
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$341,769
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

To 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 doing so to encourage young people to study science, technology, engineering and math.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,231$15,255▲ $24
Loans From Officers Directors$24,467$11,467▼ $13,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$389$1,406▲ $1,017
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$15,620$16,661▲ $1,041
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$26,012-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,856$0▼ $25,856
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$3,500--
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$53,823$37,479▼ $16,344
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$54,536$53,043▼ $1,493
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$-92,739$-73,861▲ $18,878
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-38,203$-20,818▲ $17,385
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,620$16,661▲ $1,041

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$1,406$479$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher CarberryChief Executive OfficerFT$81,692$7,390$89,082

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Artemis WestenbergPresident
Michael RafteryDirector
Richard J Phillips JrDirector
Robert Joseph CassadyDirector
Gary C FisherDirector and Treasurer
Debbie L CohenDirector of Finance and Operations
Richard ZuckerClerk
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$288,591
Program Service Revenue
$53,178
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$178,591
Change in Net Assets
$3,947
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$173,279
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$164,543
Total Fundraising Expense$16,700
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$103,094$0$0$103,094
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,496$4,155$7,431$89,082
Other Salaries and Wages$49,662$2,663$4,762$57,087
Office Expenses$20,643$578$1,034$22,255
Payroll Taxes$15,984$857$1,533$18,374
Advertising$16,482$0$0$16,482
Travel$14,225$0$1,359$15,584
Fees for Services Lobbying$7,382$0$0$7,382
Information Technology$3,484$106$189$3,779
Occupancy$1,896$102$182$2,180
Fees for Services Accounting$1,535$82$147$1,764
Insurance$425$23$41$489
Depreciation Depletion$235$13$22$270
Total Functional Expenses$312,543$8,579$16,700$337,822
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

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Richard Phillips Owner Phillips CoOwnerProvision of public relations services for Explore Mars events. While we utilize his firm, Mr. Phillips himself does not receive any direct compensation related to this work.No$12,417

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,467$11,467▼ $13,000
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Current payroll liabilities$26,012
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 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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the Form is provided to the Board prior to filing.”

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

“A review of the policy and discussion of any potential or actual conflicts is undertaken at least once per year at the annual board meeting and more often if necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Comparable compensation structures for CEOs of simialr organizations (similar size & scope) are reviewed by the Treasurer, Executive Vice President, and Director of Finance & Operations in order to determine the most appropriate proposed compensation for the CEO. The CEO is the only key employee, and consequently, the only position for which this procedure is followed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of the Form 990 are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Explore Mars Inc
EIN
27-1811686
Phone
6179094425
Address
PO Box 76360, Washington, DC 20013

Signing Officer

Name
Debbie Cohen
Title
Director of Finance & Operations
Phone
2024413605
Signed
2017-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Carberry
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“We discontinued the program called Time Capsule to Mars due to inability to obtain funding for the program.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$16,661
Liabilities
$37,479
Net assets
-$20,818
Revenue
$341,769
Expenses
$337,822
Net income
$3,947
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
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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