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Max Planck Florida Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-2007902

Jan 01, 2018 to Nov 20, 2018 • Filed on Oct 08, 2019

Organization Profilewww.maxplanckflorida.org/support
One Max Planck WayJupiter, FL 33458

(561) 972-9000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

98th percentile

92%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$444,729

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.9% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $8,611,149 (-100%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $7,877,132 (-100%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $734,017 (-100%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,030,570

Up $274,205 (+16%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$160,320

Down $793,491 (-83%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$1,870,250

Up $1,067,696 (+133%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,460,908Liabilities 2010: $73,802Net Assets 2010: $1,387,1062010Assets 2011: $2,392,454Liabilities 2011: $6,770Net Assets 2011: $2,385,6842011Assets 2012: $3,473,311Liabilities 2012: $137,417Net Assets 2012: $3,335,8942012Assets 2013: $3,514,193Liabilities 2013: $4,492Net Assets 2013: $3,509,7012013Assets 2014: $5,030,759Liabilities 2014: $99,384Net Assets 2014: $4,931,3752014Assets 2015: $6,105,670Liabilities 2015: $14,619Net Assets 2015: $6,091,0512015Assets 2016: $7,262,248Liabilities 2016: $677,524Net Assets 2016: $6,584,7242016Assets 2017: $8,611,149Liabilities 2017: $734,017Net Assets 2017: $7,877,1322017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Expenses 2010: $111,5492010Expenses 2011: $641,2812011Expenses 2012: $933,4572012Revenue 2013: $369,605Expenses 2013: $351,736Net Income 2013: $17,8692013Revenue 2014: $1,621,412Expenses 2014: $315,567Net Income 2014: $1,305,8452014Revenue 2015: $1,991,902Expenses 2015: $615,853Net Income 2015: $1,376,0492015Revenue 2016: $2,008,369Expenses 2016: $1,657,976Net Income 2016: $350,3932016Revenue 2017: $1,756,365Expenses 2017: $953,811Net Income 2017: $802,5542017Revenue 2018: $2,030,570Expenses 2018: $160,320Net Income 2018: $1,870,2502018

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$2,030,570
Expenses$160,320
Net Income$1,870,250
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Nov 20, 2018
Signed
Oct 8, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,650,078
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The max planck florida foundation, inc. (mpff) was established to secure private philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations across the united states and internationally in support of the scientific mission, objectives, and programs of the max planck florida institute for neuroscience, a not-for-profit research organization dedicated to answering fundamental questions about brain development and function and developing new technologies enabling groundbreaking discoveries. Mpff raises funds to advance neuroscience research, bring cutting-edge technologies to the institute, and train the next generation of the best and brightest graduate and post-graduate scientific investigators.

The max planck florida foundation, inc (mpff) was established to secure private philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations across the united states and internationally in support of the scientific mission, objectives, and programs of the max planck florida institute for neuroscience, a not-for-profit research organization dedicated to answering fundamental questions about brain development and function and developing new technologies enabling groundbreaking discoveries. Mpff raises funds to advance neuroscience research, bring cutting-edge technologies to the institute, and train the next generation of the best and brightest graduate and post-graduate scientific investigators.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,077,279$0▼ $5,077,279
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,148,280$0▼ $2,148,280
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,172,346$0▼ $1,172,346
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$184,571$0▼ $184,571
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,673$0▼ $13,673
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Loans From Officers Directors-$0-
Total Assets$8,611,149$0▼ $8,611,149
Other Assets Total$15,000$0▼ $15,000
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$727,498$0▼ $727,498
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,519$0▼ $6,519
Total Liabilities$734,017$0▼ $734,017
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$3,792,536$0▼ $3,792,536
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,942,802$0▼ $2,942,802
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,141,794$0▼ $1,141,794
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,877,132$0▼ $7,877,132
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,611,149$0▼ $8,611,149

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$5,072,881$46,426▼ $438,341$4,669,281$0
2017$4,133,514$255,625▲ $695,288-$5,072,881
2016$3,619,871$235,554▲ $281,752-$4,133,514
2015$1,933,352$1,727,037▼ $38,157-$3,619,871
2014$1,564,251$288,291▲ $83,452$10$1,933,352
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
-Chairman
-President
-DIRECTOR/CEO of MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION
-Trustee
-TRUSTEE (through Jan 2018)
-Secretary
-Treasurer
-VP Finance
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,880,841
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$149,729
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$241,740
Change in Net Assets
$1,870,250
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$160,320
Total Fundraising Expense$138,195
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$771$16,314$17,085
Fees for Services Legal-$16,344-$16,344
Information Technology--$14,441$14,441
Other Expenses--$8,820$8,820
Office Expenses--$8,190$8,190
Conferences and Meetings--$6,169$6,169
Fees for Services Other$0$3,897$0$3,897
Advertising--$1,515$1,515
Insurance-$1,113-$1,113
Travel--$246$246
Total Functional Expenses$0$22,125$138,195$160,320
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Research & Education Prog Funds Due Max Planck Fl Corp-
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 family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS

“The organization's officers are compensated by Max Planck Florida Corporation, a related organization. Therefore, this question is answered "no" in accordance with Form 990 instructions. INDEPENDENT DATA IS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR EVERY KEY MANAGEMENT POSITION PRIOR TO AND AT THE TIME OF HIRE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RATIFIES HIRES AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALONG WITH ALL SENIOR OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN HIRING, REVIEW, AND DECISION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES INDUSTRY STATISTICS, BENCHMARKING DATA, AND SURVEYS FOR COMPARABILITY PURPOSES WHEN REVIEWING OFFICER COMPENSATION, AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER OFFICERS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2018.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL

“The organization's top management official is compensated by Max Planck Florida Corporation, a related organization. Therefore, this question is answered "no" in accordance with Form 990 instructions. INDEPENDENT DATA IS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR EVERY KEY MANAGEMENT POSITION PRIOR TO AND AT THE TIME OF HIRE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RATIFIES HIRES AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALONG WITH ALL SENIOR OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN HIRING, REVIEW, AND DECISION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW CEO COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES INDUSTRY STATISTICS, BENCHMARKING DATA, AND SURVEYS FOR COMPARABILITY PURPOSES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2018.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents

“Max Planck Florida Foundation has filed Articles of Merger with the Florida Department of State to merge its net assets and operations into MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION, a related tax-exempt organization and the sole member of MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FOUNDATION. Upon execution of this merger, the separate existence of Max Planck Florida Foundation shall cease. All remaining assets of Max Planck Florida Foundation were distributed to Max Planck Florida Corporation in accordance with the governing documents. The Articles of Merger are attached.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders

“MAX PLANCK FLORIDA Foundation has one member, MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

“Pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Foundation's Bylaws, the Foundation Board of Trustees shall present to the Member (MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION) a slate of individuals who shall be nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees for the ensuring term. The slate of nominated Trustees shall be subject to ratification by the Member at its sole discretion. In the event the Member refuses to ratify such slate of nominees, the Board of Trustees shall present an alternate slate to the Member for approval. Such procedure shall be followed until the Member ratifies the slate of nominees to serve on the Board of Trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders

“Pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Foundation's Bylaws, the following actions must be approved by the member (MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION): -The issuance of new or additional membership interests; -Any merger or consolidation of the Foundation with or into any other entity, or of any other entity with or into the Foundation; -Any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Foundation; -The dissolution or liquidation of the Foundation; -The selection and removal of all officers of the Foundation (including the President) and authorizing any powers and duties for them that are consistent with law, with the Articles of Incorporation, and with these Bylaws, and fixing their compensation; -Changing the principal office or the principal business office in the State of Florida from one location to another; and designating any place within or without the State of Florida for the holding of meetings; -the sale, lease, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of the assets of the Foundation that are other than in the ordinary course of business or inconsistent with the then-approved budget; -Incurring loans or other indebtedness on behalf of the Foundation subject to the then-approved budget; -The ratification of any grants approved by the Foundation or its Grant Allocation Committee; -The compensation to be paid to Trustees, committee members, the President, or any other officers; -The hiring and any extension or termination of the employment of the President; and -The adoption of the annual budget, based on an agreed upon budget plan, and any mid-term budget of the Foundation, which budgeted expenses the Member shall fully fund in accordance with the approved budget(s). Additionally, any changes to the Foundation's Board of Trustees must be approved by MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body

“The governing body reviews form 990 and the related schedules along with the audit committee and management. These individuals review form 990, prepared by an outside cpa, in its entirety prior to filing with the internal revenue service and communicate to the board of trustees at the next scheduled board meeting. The approval of form 990 is documented with the signature of the president or chairman of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors compliance with the conflict of interest policy by annually distributing conflict of interest forms to interested persons to complete. Completed forms are first reviewed by the organization's president for any relationships or transactions that may need to be disclosed to the board of trustees. Conflicts that arise must be reported to the board whereby appropriate action is taken.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

“Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Max Planck Florida Foundation Inc
EIN
27-2007902
Phone
5619729000
Address
One Max Planck Way, Jupiter, FL 33458

Signing Officer

Name
Doris Forchheimer
Title
VP Finance
Signed
2019-10-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Crowe Llp
Address
401 East Las Olas Blvd Suite 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-4230
Preparer
Brittney Kocaj
Phone
9542028600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Significant changes in program services

“Max Planck Florida Foundation has transferred all assets to Max Planck Florida Corporation, a related 501(c)(3) organization, and has legally dissolved effective November 2018.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS - MERGER

“On November 20, 2018, the Foundation transferred net assets in the amount of $9,509,797 , as part of a merge with related organization, Max Planck Florida Corporation. The surviving organization is Max Planck Florida Corporation DBA Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience DBA Max Planck Florida Institute DBA Max Planck Florida Foundation.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances

“Transfer of Net Assets to Max Planck Florida Corporation - -9509797;”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections

“The organization maintained artwork in the Institute's state-of-the-art research facility as part of the building's decor. The sculpture is called "To be or not to be" by Gertrude Schweitzer. Upon dissolution in November 2018, the organization transferred this artwork and all other remaining assets to Max Planck Florida Corporation, a related tax-exempt organization.”

Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds

“PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 2018, THE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS HELD AND ADMINISTERED BY MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FOUNDATION. IN NOVEMBER 2018, MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FOUNDATION WAS DISSOLVED AND ALL ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND RETAINED FUNDS WERE TRANSFERRED TO MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION, A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE $4,669,281 REMAINING BALANCE IN THE ENDOWMENT FUND HELD BY THE FOUNDATION WAS TRANSFERRED TO MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION UPON THE FOUNDATION'S DISSOLUTION. THIS TRANSFER IS REFLECTED ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 1e, COLUMN (a).”

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote

“The Foundation is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization engaged a consultant to conduct lobbying on its behalf.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization maintained artwork in the Institute's state-of-the-art research facility as part of the building's decor. The sculpture is called "To be or not to be" by Gertrude Schweitzer. Upon dissolution in November 2018, the organization transferred this artwork and all other remaining assets to Max Planck Florida Corporation, a related tax-exempt organization.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 2018, THE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS HELD AND ADMINISTERED BY MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FOUNDATION. IN NOVEMBER 2018, MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FOUNDATION WAS DISSOLVED AND ALL ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND RETAINED FUNDS WERE TRANSFERRED TO MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION, A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE $4,669,281 REMAINING BALANCE IN THE ENDOWMENT FUND HELD BY THE FOUNDATION WAS TRANSFERRED TO MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION UPON THE FOUNDATION'S DISSOLUTION. THIS TRANSFER IS REFLECTED ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 1e, COLUMN (a).
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Foundation is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

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Assets
$0
Liabilities
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Net assets
$0
Revenue
$2,030,570
Expenses
$160,320
Net income
$1,870,250
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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.03$0.16$1.87
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.61$0.73$7.88$1.76$0.95$0.80
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.26$0.68$6.58$2.01$1.66$0.35
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.11$0.01$6.09$1.99$0.62$1.38
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.03$0.10$4.93$1.62$0.32$1.31
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.00$3.51$0.37$0.35$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.47$0.14$3.34$0.93
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.39$0.01$2.39$0.64
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$0.07$1.39$0.11