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Institute for Seabird Research & Co

EIN 27-2108747 • 501(c)3 • Anchorage, AK

Profile

Scientific

12850 Mountain PlAnchorage, AK 99516

middletonisland.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

42nd percentile

-1.3%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

50th percentile

-1.8%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

-3.5%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$115,037

Down $2,135 (-1.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$26

Down $727 (-97%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$115,011

Down $1,408 (-1.2%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$112,602

Down $4,136 (-3.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$114,010

Down $2,717 (-2.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,408

Down $1,419 (-12900%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $62,106Liabilities 2021: $102Net Assets 2021: $62,0042021Assets 2022: $116,534Liabilities 2022: $126Net Assets 2022: $116,4082022Assets 2023: $117,172Liabilities 2023: $753Net Assets 2023: $116,4192023Assets 2024: $115,037Liabilities 2024: $26Net Assets 2024: $115,0112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$115,037
Liabilities$26
Net Assets$115,011

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $88,955Expenses 2021: $79,185Net Income 2021: $9,7702021Revenue 2022: $123,729Expenses 2022: $69,325Net Income 2022: $54,4042022Revenue 2023: $116,738Expenses 2023: $116,727Net Income 2023: $112023Revenue 2024: $112,602Expenses 2024: $114,010Net Income 2024: -$1,4082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$112,602
Expenses$114,010
Net Income-$1,408

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$112,602
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Scientific

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Research & Monitoring: ISRC conducted a continuing program of seabird research and monitoring at the Middleton Island field station in 2024. This was the 8th year of participation in the program Gulf Watch Alaska, funded by the Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. Hosted several graduate students and international collaborators from Canada, France, Japan, and United Kingdom.$0$107,665
Administration: Business filing fees, interest payments, office supplies, registration and travel to meetings, bank service fees and postage, computers and software, workers compensation insurance.$0$3,661
Facility Development & Maintenance: ISRC personnel (volunteers) continued major renovations of the primary seabird research habitats and support buildings on Middleton Island--including hazardous materials abatement in a derelict building that serves as a vehicle storage area and warehouse for the field station.$0$2,684
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott A HatchPresidentPT$0--
William J SydemanDirector & VP-$0--
G Vernon ByrdDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Institute for Seabird Research & Co
EIN
27-2108747
Phone
9073016352
Address
12850 Mountain Pl, Anchorage, AK 99516

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Hatch
Title
President
Phone
9073016352
Signed
2025-02-23
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

Description;Amount^Credit card cashback rewards;529|Middleton Island facility user fees;5936|Reimbursed cooperators' pro rata food shares;5687|Other reimbursements;5393|Interest income on savings;1^Total;17546^

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Other expenses include costs of normal field operations at Middleton Island field station: field camp food, supplies, materials and equipment, air charters to and from the field site for personnel and cargo

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

Unpaid credit card balances on 31 December 2024

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