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Mars Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 31-1585646

Apr 01, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 22, 2016

Organization Profilewww.marssociety.org
11111 W 8th AveLakewood, CO 80215

(303) 980-0890

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

87th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

94th percentile

148%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

68%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$166,372

Up $99,257 (+148%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$164,985

Up $97,870 (+146%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$1,387

Up $1,387 from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$248,855

Up $101,027 (+68%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$163,118

Up $8,484 (+5.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$85,737

Up $92,543 (+1360%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $65,761Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $65,7612012Assets 2013: $53,450Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $53,4502013Assets 2014: $73,921Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $73,9212014Assets 2015: $67,115Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $67,1152015Assets 2016: $166,372Liabilities 2016: $1,387Net Assets 2016: $164,9852016Assets 2017: $385,895Liabilities 2017: $31,063Net Assets 2017: $354,8322017Assets 2018: $441,996Liabilities 2018: $9,462Net Assets 2018: $432,5342018Assets 2019: $457,995Liabilities 2019: $14,412Net Assets 2019: $443,5832019Assets 2020: $296,434Liabilities 2020: $17,090Net Assets 2020: $279,3442020Assets 2021: $248,514Liabilities 2021: $17,051Net Assets 2021: $231,4632021Assets 2022: $1,278,730Liabilities 2022: $17,526Net Assets 2022: $1,261,2042022Assets 2023: $960,899Liabilities 2023: $428Net Assets 2023: $960,4712023Assets 2024: $873,859Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $873,8592024Assets 2025: $495,397Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $495,3972025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$166,372
Liabilities$1,387
Net Assets$164,985
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $172,981Expenses 2012: $207,674Net Income 2012: -$34,6932012Revenue 2013: $152,376Expenses 2013: $164,687Net Income 2013: -$12,3112013Revenue 2014: $195,225Expenses 2014: $174,754Net Income 2014: $20,4712014Revenue 2015: $147,828Expenses 2015: $154,634Net Income 2015: -$6,8062015Revenue 2016: $248,855Expenses 2016: $163,118Net Income 2016: $85,7372016Revenue 2017: $545,018Expenses 2017: $360,897Net Income 2017: $184,1212017Revenue 2018: $438,285Expenses 2018: $324,711Net Income 2018: $113,5742018Revenue 2019: $388,437Expenses 2019: $377,388Net Income 2019: $11,0492019Revenue 2020: $247,915Expenses 2020: $308,925Net Income 2020: -$61,0102020Revenue 2021: $126,360Expenses 2021: $177,245Net Income 2021: -$50,8852021Revenue 2022: $1,351,262Expenses 2022: $321,521Net Income 2022: $1,029,7412022Revenue 2023: $250,169Expenses 2023: $550,902Net Income 2023: -$300,7332023Revenue 2024: $657,438Expenses 2024: $744,050Net Income 2024: -$86,6122024Revenue 2025: $284,254Expenses 2025: $662,716Net Income 2025: -$378,4622025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$248,855
Expenses$163,118
Net Income$85,737
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 22, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$248,855
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public outreach for fostering Mars Pioneer and worldwide support for government funded Mars research and exploration

To further the exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. We will accomplish this through: Public outreach fostering Mars pioneers; worldwide support for government-funded Mars research and exploration; private-enterprise Mars exploration and settlement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$79,022$164,985▲ $85,963
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,721$122,061▲ $66,340
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$28,492$32,874▲ $4,382
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$225$225→ $0
Total Assets$84,438$166,372▲ $81,934
Other Assets Total-$11,212-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,416$1,387▼ $4,029
Total Liabilities$5,416$1,387▼ $4,029
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$79,022$164,985▲ $85,963
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$84,438$166,372▲ $81,934

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$32,874$1,100,701-
Other Assets Org$11,212--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M ZubrinPresident
DECLAN O'DONNELLMember of the Board
James HeiserMember of the Board
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$248,813
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$42
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$62,284
Change in Net Assets
$85,737
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$151,051
Total Fundraising Expense$1,093
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$27,014$12,199$0$39,213
All Other Expenses$20,756$4,317$1,093$26,166
Travel$17,971$249$0$18,220
Occupancy$14,825$0$0$14,825
Depreciation Depletion$14,599$203$0$14,802
Benefits to Members$12,067--$12,067
Other Expenses$6,678$0$0$6,678
Insurance$6,615$0$0$6,615
Advertising$5,896$71$0$5,967
Information Technology$0$1,184$0$1,184
Total Functional Expenses$143,026$18,999$1,093$163,118
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
International Mars Society Convention$16,785$16,785$9,013$7,772
Total Events$16,785$16,785$32,612$-15,827
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mars Society Inc
EIN
31-1585646
Phone
3039800890
Address
11111 W 8th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Zubrin
Title
President
Phone
3039800890
Signed
2016-07-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert M Zubrin
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
140

Preparer

Firm
Green Imports LLC
Address
1350 Willow Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517
Preparer
Dmitri Galcovski
Phone
9706910835
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Return is provided to the Board of Directors prior to filings. Governing documents assign the responsibility to review and approve Form 990 to the Board of Directors.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“MDRS Crew Participation 239.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Unapplied Cash Payments 8739.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Uncategorized 25.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Credit Card Processing and Bank Fees 5154.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“MDRS Food and Storage 6678.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel and Meals 18220.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Fees and Liscenses 1385.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance 6615.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Other 25147.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 20

“Other ADJ 11910.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Net Assets 28702. 32874.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Other Current 0. 9827.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other 25147. 20756. 4317. 74.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Conference Merchandise 1019. 0. 0. 1019.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$166,372
Liabilities
$1,387
Net assets
$164,985
Revenue
$248,855
Expenses
$163,118
Net income
$85,737
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.50$0.28$0.66$0.38
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.00$0.87$0.66$0.74$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$0.25$0.55$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.02$1.26$1.35$0.32$1.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.02$0.23$0.13$0.18$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.02$0.28$0.25$0.31$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.01$0.44$0.39$0.38$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.43$0.44$0.32$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.03$0.35$0.55$0.36$0.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.16$0.25$0.16$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.15$0.15$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.20$0.17$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.15$0.16$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.17$0.21$0.03