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Mars Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 31-1585646

Apr 01, 2018 to Mar 31, 2019 • Filed on Aug 14, 2019

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

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

49th percentile

2.8%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

3.6%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$457,995

Up $15,999 (+3.6%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$443,583

Up $11,049 (+2.6%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$14,412

Up $4,950 (+52%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Down

$388,437

Down $49,848 (-11%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$377,388

Up $52,677 (+16%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$11,049

Down $102,525 (-90%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd 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

2019

Assets$457,995
Liabilities$14,412
Net Assets$443,583
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd 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

2019

Revenue$388,437
Expenses$377,388
Net Income$11,049
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2018 to Mar 31, 2019
Signed
Aug 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$388,437
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;

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$432,534$443,583▲ $11,049
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$246,194$216,021▼ $30,173
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$119,202$143,095▲ $23,893
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$225$1,153▲ $928
Total Assets$441,996$457,995▲ $15,999
Other Assets Total$76,375$97,726▲ $21,351
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,462$14,412▲ $4,950
Total Liabilities$9,462$14,412▲ $4,950
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$432,534$443,583▲ $11,049
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$441,996$457,995▲ $15,999

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$0--
Equipment$216,021$1,246,212-
Other Assets Org$97,726--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$388,273
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$164
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$120,688
Change in Net Assets
$11,049
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$344,748
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$23,763
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,877
Total Fundraising Expense$8,877
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$96,594$0$0$96,594
All Other Expenses$48,113$9,638$0$57,751
Conferences and Meetings$57,255$0$0$57,255
Depreciation Depletion$56,253$801$0$57,054
Grants to Domestic Orgs$23,763--$23,763
Information Technology$0$17,247$0$17,247
Other Expenses$11,430$0$0$11,430
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$8,877$8,877
Insurance$0$6,565$0$6,565
Advertising$744$2,634$0$3,378
Fees for Services Other$905$634$0$1,539
Travel$478$285$0$763
Office Expenses$0$322$0$322
Interest$0$270$0$270
Total Functional Expenses$328,149$40,362$8,877$377,388
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,877

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
International Mars Society Convention$33,285$33,285$13,018$20,267
Competition$13,295$13,295-$13,295
Total Events$46,580$46,580$105,342$-58,762
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
2019-08-14
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 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other Project related including Insurance and Depreciation 22167. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Financial 5260. 0. 5260. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Conference Merchandise 670. 670. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Contest Prizes 46502. 46502. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“MDRS Firs Aid 151. 151. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 3028. 0. 3028. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Crew Non-Travel 790. 790. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Taxes and Fees 1350. 0. 1350. 0.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$457,995
Liabilities
$14,412
Net assets
$443,583
Revenue
$388,437
Expenses
$377,388
Net income
$11,049
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