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Foundation for Environmental Research

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 34-1919165

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 06, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.FER.ORG
510 Mississippi River Blvd NSaint Paul, MN 55104

(651) 324-8666

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

22.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

1st percentile

-223826%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-21%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$320,068

Down $85,076 (-21%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$319,221

Down $85,054 (-21%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$847

Down $22 (-2.5%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue100th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$38

Down $100,005 (-100%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$85,092

Down $6,962 (-7.6%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$85,054

Down $93,043 (-1165%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $429,953Liabilities 2011: $3,409Net Assets 2011: $426,5442011Assets 2013: $404,669Liabilities 2013: $715Net Assets 2013: $403,9542013Assets 2014: $416,304Liabilities 2014: $1,477Net Assets 2014: $414,8272014Assets 2015: $397,809Liabilities 2015: $1,523Net Assets 2015: $396,2862015Assets 2016: $405,144Liabilities 2016: $869Net Assets 2016: $404,2752016Assets 2017: $320,068Liabilities 2017: $847Net Assets 2017: $319,2212017Assets 2019: $358,909Liabilities 2019: $1,679Net Assets 2019: $357,2302019Assets 2024: $240,550Liabilities 2024: $2,578Net Assets 2024: $237,9722024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$320,068
Liabilities$847
Net Assets$319,221
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $527,8372011Revenue 2013: $150,075Expenses 2013: $176,336Net Income 2013: -$26,2612013Revenue 2014: $150,061Expenses 2014: $139,188Net Income 2014: $10,8732014Revenue 2015: $100,112Expenses 2015: $118,653Net Income 2015: -$18,5412015Revenue 2016: $100,043Expenses 2016: $92,054Net Income 2016: $7,9892016Revenue 2017: $38Expenses 2017: $85,092Net Income 2017: -$85,0542017Revenue 2019: $110,127Expenses 2019: $86,027Net Income 2019: $24,1002019Revenue 2024: $150,569Expenses 2024: $105,081Net Income 2024: $45,4882024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$38
Expenses$85,092
Net Income-$85,054
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$38
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation for environmental research (fer) is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to understanding and improving the earth's environment. Fer's research agenda includes applied and basic research in all aspects of environmental science. Fer is particularly interested in research whose impact on society is not commensurate with current funding levels. Fer supports other non-profit organizations engaged in environmental research. To this end, fer is involved in a variety of activities that range from funding research on the state of the environment, to making targeted purchases of land critical for environmental conservation.

Dedicated to understanding and improving the earth's environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$175,697$179,033▲ $3,336
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$107,243$107,270▲ $27
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$107,523$17,983▼ $89,540
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,681$15,782▲ $1,101
Total Assets$405,144$320,068▼ $85,076
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$869$847▼ $22
Total Liabilities$869$847▼ $22
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$404,275$319,221▼ $85,054
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$404,275$319,221▼ $85,054
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$405,144$320,068▼ $85,076

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,140$492,046$494,186
Land$173,108-$173,108
Equipment$3,785$48,321$52,106
Other Land Buildings$0$8,345$8,345
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kent Cavender-baresPresident/treasurer
Jeannine Cavender-baresVice President/secretary
Amity WilczekBoard Member
James AndersonBoard Member
John OstergrenBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$38
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-85,054
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$42,823
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$42,269
Total Fundraising Expense$142
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$23,382--$23,382
Other Employee Benefits$16,976--$16,976
Insurance$7,629$6,038-$13,667
Occupancy$11,625--$11,625
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,756-$9,756
Office Expenses$1,843$851$142$2,836
Payroll Taxes$1,911--$1,911
Travel$1,613--$1,613
Fees for Services Other$750--$750
Depreciation Depletion$515--$515
Other Expenses$1,829$232-$232
Total Functional Expenses$68,073$16,877$142$85,092
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Kent cavender-bares and jeannine cavender-bares are husband and wife.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization does not have separate committees on their board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization does not currently have an offical review process for the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Trustees will be required to fill out and sign a conflict of interest form annually. In addition, should conflicts arise during the year, the chair of the board should be notified in a timely manner.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Environmental Research
EIN
34-1919165
Phone
6513248666
Address
510 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BLVD N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104

Signing Officer

Name
Kent Cavender-bares
Title
President
Phone
6513248666
Signed
2018-06-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kent Cavender-bares
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Mahoneyulbrichchristiansen & Russ Pa
Address
10 RIVER PARK PLAZA SUITE 800, SAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Preparer
Marc a Kotsonas
Phone
6512276695
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Fer is qualified as a not-for-profit organization under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and applicable ohio statutes except to the extent it has taxable income from businesses that are not related to its exempt purpose. Management believes fer did not have any unrelated business income or uncertain tax position in 2017 or 2016.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FER IS QUALIFIED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND APPLICABLE OHIO STATUTES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT IT HAS TAXABLE INCOME FROM BUSINESSES THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES FER DID NOT HAVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME OR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION IN 2017 OR 2016.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0KENT CAVENDER-BARES AND JEANNINE CAVENDER-BARES ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE SEPARATE COMMITTEES ON THEIR BOARD.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3TRUSTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, SHOULD CONFLICTS ARISE DURING THE YEAR, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$320,068
Liabilities
$847
Net assets
$319,221
Revenue
$38
Expenses
$85,092
Net income
-$85,054
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.41$0.03$2.38$1.51$1.05$0.45
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.59$0.02$3.57$1.10$0.86$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.01$3.19$0.00$0.85$0.85
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.05$0.01$4.04$1.00$0.92$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.98$0.02$3.96$1.00$1.19$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.01$4.15$1.50$1.39$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.05$0.01$4.04$1.50$1.76$0.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.30$0.03$4.27$5.28