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Baltimore Under Ground Science Space Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-0738285

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 31, 2022

101 North Haven Street Suite 105Baltimore, MD 21224

(443) 452-8498

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

78th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$2,400

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

95th percentile

257%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

227%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$100,638

Up $72,465 (+257%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$91,830

Up $69,699 (+315%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$8,808

Up $2,766 (+46%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$202,106

Up $140,298 (+227%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$132,556

Up $81,886 (+162%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$69,550

Up $58,412 (+524%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2015: $14,356Liabilities 2015: $5,317Net Assets 2015: $9,0392015Assets 2016: $41,034Liabilities 2016: $14,018Net Assets 2016: $27,0162016Assets 2017: $8,379Liabilities 2017: $15,174Net Assets 2017: -$6,7952017Assets 2018: $16,926Liabilities 2018: $4,426Net Assets 2018: $12,5002018Assets 2019: $11,797Liabilities 2019: $880Net Assets 2019: $10,9172019Assets 2020: $28,173Liabilities 2020: $6,042Net Assets 2020: $22,1312020Assets 2021: $100,638Liabilities 2021: $8,808Net Assets 2021: $91,8302021Assets 2022: $60,346Liabilities 2022: $5,499Net Assets 2022: $54,8472022Assets 2023: $51,314Liabilities 2023: $3,857Net Assets 2023: $47,4572023Assets 2024: $139,970Liabilities 2024: $76,515Net Assets 2024: $63,4552024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$100,638
Liabilities$8,808
Net Assets$91,830

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $65,993Expenses 2015: $60,069Net Income 2015: $5,9242015Revenue 2016: $164,317Expenses 2016: $144,096Net Income 2016: $20,2212016Revenue 2017: $119,828Expenses 2017: $153,639Net Income 2017: -$33,8112017Revenue 2018: $148,673Expenses 2018: $129,378Net Income 2018: $19,2952018Revenue 2019: $61,129Expenses 2019: $66,086Net Income 2019: -$4,9572019Revenue 2020: $61,808Expenses 2020: $50,670Net Income 2020: $11,1382020Revenue 2021: $202,106Expenses 2021: $132,556Net Income 2021: $69,5502021Revenue 2022: $87,236Expenses 2022: $125,059Net Income 2022: -$37,8232022Revenue 2023: $121,272Expenses 2023: $130,113Net Income 2023: -$8,8412023Revenue 2024: $194,664Expenses 2024: $178,666Net Income 2024: $15,9982024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$202,106
Expenses$132,556
Net Income$69,550
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 31, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$202,106
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See page 1, Part I, 1.

Baltimore Under Ground Science Space, Inc.'s (BUGSS) mission is to foster a community of citizen scientists, who can explore biotechnology in a safe, constructive, and socially-responsible manner. A community laboratory that promotes education and understanding of biotechnology, BUGSS does so by offering courses, informational talks, community projects, workshops, student science-fair assistance, and an open laboratory, where individuals can conduct biotechnology experiments. At BUGSS, we believe that biotechnology and synthetic biology are the fabrication technologies of the future, and a key component of a sustainable economy in the mid-Atlantic region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,958$75,467▲ $56,509
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$23,334▲ $23,334
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,213$1,164▼ $49
Accounts Receivable$7,856$500▼ $7,356
Inventories for Sale or Use$296$173▼ $123
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$28,323$100,638▲ $72,315
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,043$8,808▲ $2,765
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$6,043$8,808▲ $2,765
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$22,280$91,830▲ $69,550
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$22,280$91,830▲ $69,550
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,323$100,638▲ $72,315

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$23,334$2,841$26,175
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Joel Tysondirector$2,400$2,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas Burkettpresident
Anne Hamburgerdirector
Jennifer Wintersdirector
Lisa Scheifeledirector
Nina Rajpurohitdirector
Linda Saffersecretary
Michael Johnsontreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,967
Program Service Revenue
$170,338
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$28,801
All Other Contributions
$2,967
Change in Net Assets
$69,550
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$129,972
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,584
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$89,238$0$0$89,238
Occupancy$26,278$9,289$0$35,567
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,400$0$0$2,400
Insurance$0$2,240$0$2,240
Depreciation Depletion$0$1,741$0$1,741
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,007$0$1,007
Payroll Taxes$184$0$0$184
Office Expenses$0$101$0$101
Advertising$78$0$0$78
Total Functional Expenses$118,178$14,378$0$132,556
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

A draft of the complete 2021 Form 990 and supporting schedules was reviewed by senior officers and the finance committee, followed by a review and sign-off by the full Board of Directors early in Q2 of 2022. All parties reviewed the data and had an opportunity to offer refinements to narrative language, as well as the overall presentation. The independent account also reviewed the draft. Copies of the 2021 Form 990 package were provided to the full Board of Directors before it was filed with Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the 2021 Form 990 filing, with supporting schedules, was electronically submitted to IRS shortly after approval.

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

Semi-annually, members of management and members of the Board of Directors are required to review and sign a conflict-of-interest form disclosing any such issues. Forms are reviewed to ensure compliance, and any areas of concern are thoroughly discussed and remedied at the time, and throughout the year. Board members having a conflict of interest are required to recuse themselves from voting on matters for which they have a conflict.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

In contemplation of new hirings, management consults industry pay scales for guidance, documenting such information and decision-making in contemporaneous minutes of Board of Directors meetings.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization maintains copies of its governing documents, conflict-of-interest policy, whistleblower policy, and financial statements, which are available for inspection during regular business hours at the organization's office. The organization complies with all requests (written or oral) for copies of these documents.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Baltimore Under Ground Science Space Inc
EIN
46-0738285
Phone
4434528498
Address
101 North Haven Street Suite 105, Baltimore, MD 21224

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Burkett PhD
Title
president
Phone
4434528498
Signed
2022-05-31

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas J Burkett PhD
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Header, Line C

U. S. taxpayers, including not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations, wishing to perpetuate their de minimis safe-harbor election from year to year are required to append such election, annually and every tax year, to the rear of the return's filing. Such election is made here, having the same force as if appended. Section 1.263(A)-1(F) De Minimis Safe-Harbor Election. Taxpayer name: Baltimore Under Ground Science Space, Inc.; Taxpayer address: 101 North Haven Street, Suite 105, Baltimore, MD 21224; Taxpayer FEIN: 46-0738285. Taxpayer hereby makes the de minimis safe-harbor election under Regulation 1.263(A)-1(F).

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Bank charges, $50; delivery and shipping, $721; disposals, $150; fees, $1,049; internet, $1,800; permits, $150; postage, $11; stipend, $52,002; subscriptions; $27; supplies, $29,706; personal property tax, $16; unemployment tax, $53; utilities, $3,503.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Program 2, iGEM. In 2021, BUGSS hosted, sponsored, and mentored the Baltimore Bio-Crew, a team competing in the 2021 international Genetically Engineered Machines competition (iGEM). We provided mentoring for the team throughout the spring and summer, in both in-person and virtual formats. Students met via Zoom to design experiments, to research the social and ethical implications of their project, to interview experts, and to produce poster and video presentations of their project. They also attended BUGSS on Saturdays to conduct their laboratory work, this year focused on genetically engineering bacteria to produce neurotransmitters that could combat depression and anxiety for those who are reluctant or unable to use prescription drugs for these conditions. Our program accomplishments include the establishment of a team of eighteen high school students from Baltimore City and surrounding counties, and seven mentors who were professional scientists, plus postbaccalaureate and graduate students. The team attended the virtual 2021 iGEM Jamboree where they earned a silver medal.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Program 3, Youth Courses and School Programs. BUGSS also offers courses to groups of students (school programs) in partnership with other local nonprofits and by direct recruitment of student populations such as home-schooled students. Due to the COVID pandemic, we developed and taught a new course for students this year, At-Home Microbiology, in collaboration with scientists from Carnegie Institute of Washington and Project Bioeyes. In addition, we delivered our What's Living In The Harbor? course virtually for home-schooled students. Our four courses averaged twelve students each and were able to provide additional and supplemental STEM opportunities during a time when students were cut off from other STEM out-of-school programming.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Program 4, Adult Courses and Seminars. BUGSS teaches courses to members and the general public, exploring aspects of modern biotechnology, bioinformatics, genetics, and molecular biology, and focusing on teaching participants concepts and laboratory techniques. While our offerings are usually in-depth, hands-on laboratory courses, in-person offerings were limited in 2021 due to the pandemic. In person, we offered Meat Mimicry: The Science Behind Burgers Without Blood, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Alternative Protein Project. Online, we offered Seeing, Learning, and Memory Through The Microscope, in which participants had the opportunity to analyze biological data in a virtual format. Additionally, we hosted an Agar Art workshop in which participants could create living artwork, and Raaz: A Multimedia Bio-Art Installation, a public presentation of a member's art-science project conducted at BUGSS. We also offered fourteen seminars, trivia nights, and book clubs, serving 301 people. Topics included Disruptive Innovations To Reduce Healthcare Costs, COVID-19: Vaccines And Variants, Zombie Ants And Brother Killers: Ecology And Evolution Of Fungal Pathogens, A Developmentally-Informed Approach To Youth Justice, Privacy And Security Of Genetic Information, and Healthy Harbor And Mr. Trash Wheel.
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