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Mars Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 31-1585646

Apr 01, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 05, 2017

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

60th percentile

0.08x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

86th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

96th percentile

132%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

119%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$385,895

Up $219,523 (+132%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$354,832

Up $189,847 (+115%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$31,063

Up $29,676 (+2140%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$545,018

Up $296,163 (+119%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$360,897

Up $197,779 (+121%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$184,121

Up $98,384 (+115%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2017

Assets$385,895
Liabilities$31,063
Net Assets$354,832
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th 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

2017

Revenue$545,018
Expenses$360,897
Net Income$184,121
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 5, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$545,018
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$170,712$354,832▲ $184,120
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$32,874$171,410▲ $138,536
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$122,061$96,182▼ $25,879
Accounts Receivable$10,996$79,046▲ $68,050
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$225$225→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100--
Total Assets$177,468$385,895▲ $208,427
Other Assets Total$11,212$39,032▲ $27,820
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,756$31,063▲ $24,307
Total Liabilities$6,756$31,063▲ $24,307
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$170,712$354,832▲ $184,120
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$177,468$385,895▲ $208,427

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$934,721-
Equipment$171,410$164,372-
Other Assets Org$39,032--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M ZubrinPresident
James HeiserMember of the Board
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$545,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$319,647
Change in Net Assets
$184,121
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$343,722
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,995
Total Fundraising Expense$3,995
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$130,602$0$0$130,602
Fees for Services Other$67,867$18,966$0$86,833
Depreciation Depletion$32,127$39$0$32,166
All Other Expenses$14,301$11,032$0$25,333
Travel$13,571$7,726$0$21,297
Benefits to Members$13,180--$13,180
Other Expenses$7,746$0$0$7,746
Information Technology$0$4,965$0$4,965
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,995$3,995
Advertising$3,000$200$0$3,200
Office Expenses$0$132$0$132
Interest$0$94$0$94
Total Functional Expenses$311,632$45,270$3,995$360,897
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,995

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
International Mars Society Convention----
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
2017-08-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert M Zubrin
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
140

Preparer

Firm
Sba CPA
Address
1350 Willow Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517
Preparer
Dmitri Galcovski CPA
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”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Unapplied Cash Payments”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Uncategorized”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Credit Card Processing and Bank Fees”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“MDRS Food and Storage”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel and Meals”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Fees and Liscenses”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Other”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Net Assets 32874.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Other Current 9827.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other Project related including Insurance and Depreciation 43062. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Financial 8783. 0. 8783. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Conference Merchandise 428. 428. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other 1510. 0. 1510. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing, Materials 5677. 4938. 739. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“FMARS/MDRS Insurance 5832. 5832. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Small Science Equipment and Tools 3103. 3103. 0. 0.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$385,895
Liabilities
$31,063
Net assets
$354,832
Revenue
$545,018
Expenses
$360,897
Net income
$184,121
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