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Berkeley Earth Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-2032196

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Sep 23, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.BERKELEYEARTH.ORG
2831 Garber StreetBerkeley, CA 94705

(510) 926-6446

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

10th percentile

-68%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$104,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 41.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-35%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$273,052

Down $147,877 (-35%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$249,357

Down $171,572 (-41%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$23,695

Up $23,695 from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$252,982

Down $117,057 (-32%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$424,590

Up $195,827 (+86%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$171,608

Down $312,884 (-221%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $165,314Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $165,3142013Assets 2014: $353,321Liabilities 2014: $11,715Net Assets 2014: $341,6062014Assets 2015: $254,176Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $254,1762015Assets 2016: $143,964Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $143,9642016Assets 2017: $216,916Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $216,9162017Assets 2018: $279,653Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $279,6532018Assets 2019: $420,929Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $420,9292019Assets 2020: $273,052Liabilities 2020: $23,695Net Assets 2020: $249,3572020Assets 2021: $311,325Liabilities 2021: $5,483Net Assets 2021: $305,8422021Assets 2022: $34,198Liabilities 2022: $25,357Net Assets 2022: $8,8412022Assets 2023: $368,314Liabilities 2023: $1,072Net Assets 2023: $367,2422023Assets 2024: $1,702,912Liabilities 2024: $15,646Net Assets 2024: $1,687,2662024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$273,052
Liabilities$23,695
Net Assets$249,357
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $485,105Expenses 2013: $319,791Net Income 2013: $165,3142013Revenue 2014: $660,682Expenses 2014: $559,924Net Income 2014: $100,7582014Revenue 2015: $521,527Expenses 2015: $608,957Net Income 2015: -$87,4302015Revenue 2016: $491,360Expenses 2016: $601,572Net Income 2016: -$110,2122016Revenue 2017: $410,112Expenses 2017: $337,160Net Income 2017: $72,9522017Revenue 2018: $357,144Expenses 2018: $294,407Net Income 2018: $62,7372018Revenue 2019: $370,039Expenses 2019: $228,763Net Income 2019: $141,2762019Revenue 2020: $252,982Expenses 2020: $424,590Net Income 2020: -$171,6082020Revenue 2021: $525,486Expenses 2021: $469,016Net Income 2021: $56,4702021Revenue 2022: $57,005Expenses 2022: $354,005Net Income 2022: -$297,0002022Revenue 2023: $614,447Expenses 2023: $256,046Net Income 2023: $358,4012023Revenue 2024: $1,892,923Expenses 2024: $572,902Net Income 2024: $1,320,0212024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$252,982
Expenses$424,590
Net Income-$171,608
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Sep 23, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$252,982
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The specific purpose of the corporation is the advancement of science.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$60,522$160,573▲ $100,051
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$349,684$103,813▼ $245,871
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,723$8,666▼ $2,057
Total Assets$420,929$273,052▼ $147,877
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$23,695▲ $23,695
Total Liabilities$0$23,695▲ $23,695
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$420,929$249,357▼ $171,572
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$420,929$249,357▼ $171,572
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$420,929$273,052▼ $147,877

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,666$12,342$21,008
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Judith SissenerDeputy Exec. DirectorFT$104,000$104,000
Elizabeth MullerExec. Director/presidentPT$94,500$94,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim BoettcherDirector
Richard MullerDirector
Robert J BudnitzDirector
Robert MurphyDirector
Bill ShiremanSecretary
Will GlaserTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Climate Data Insights LLCScientific Consulting Services4039 SHADY DR NW, Liburn, GA 30047$120,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$252,266
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$78
Other Revenue
$638
All Other Contributions
$252,266
Change in Net Assets
$-171,608
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$224,934
Other Expenses$199,656
Total Fundraising Expense$56,352
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$112,475$40,650$45,375$198,500
Fees for Services Other$144,499$5,144$5,742$155,385
Payroll Taxes$9,647$3,580$3,207$16,434
Other Salaries and Wages$10,000--$10,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,613-$8,613
Depreciation Depletion$1,750$136$171$2,057
Other Expenses$562$108$208$878
Insurance$466$155$173$794
All Other Expenses$156$490$73$719
Information Technology$487$-573$397$311
Interest$87$30$32$149
Office Expenses$86$29$32$147
Conferences and Meetings-$89-$89
Total Functional Expenses$302,882$65,356$56,352$424,590
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Ppp Loan Payable$23,546
Interest Payable$149
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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 A, Line 2

“Richard muller and elizabeth muller, a father-daughter team, co-founded berkeley earth. Since inception, elizabeth muller has been the executive director, president and chair of the board.”

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

“A draft of the form 990 provided by a public accounting firm is reviewed by the board prior to filing of the form 990.”

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

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall sign a statement which affirms such person:(a) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The treasurer proposed the salary and compensation and it was then approved by the full board, excluding elizabeth and richard muller.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berkeley Earth Inc
EIN
46-2032196
Phone
5109266446
Address
2831 GARBER STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94705

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Muller
Title
Exec. Director/president
Phone
5109266446
Signed
2021-09-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Muller
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Lindquist Von Husen & Joyce Llp
Address
301 HOWARD STREET SUITE 850, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
Preparer
Joe Huie
Phone
4159579999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional/scientific services: program service expenses 129,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 129,000. Professional/marketing & social media: program service expenses 15,499. Management and general expenses 5,144. Fundraising expenses 5,742. Total expenses 26,385.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0PAYROLL TAX REFUND - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 14,892. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 638.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1TAXPAYER MEETS THE ALTERNATIVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION SEC.1.170A-9(E)(3) AS FOLLOWS: 1. NORMALLY RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT (EXCEEDING 10%) FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 2. MAINTAINS A PROGRAM TO ATTRACT PUBLIC SUPPORT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONSISTENT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AND MULTIPLE YEAR GRANTS. OUTREACH INCLUDES HIGH PROFILE PUBLICATIONS OF RESEARCH IMPORTANT TO GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SEC. 170(B)(1)(A)(I) THROUGH (VI). 3. THE PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT IS IN EXCESS OF 10%. 4. SOURCES OF SUPPORT INCLUDE PRIMARILY UNRESTRICTED EDUCATIONAL GRANTS. 5. THE LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY AND FUTURE 500 ARE TWO PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS WHICH COLLABORATE WITH AND SUPPORT BERKELEY EARTH'S RESEARCH. 6. PUBLIC NATURE OF BOARD. 7. THE TYPE OF RESEARCH LED AND PUBLISHED BY BERKELEY EARTH IS OF PUBLIC INTEREST. IN ADDITION TO TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH FINDINGS ARE WIDELY DISSEMINATED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH LAY MEDIA AND THE INTERNET. ALL THE RAW DATA AND ANALYSIS CODE ARE POSTED ONLINE IN ORDER TO LOWER THE BARRIERS TO ENTRY INTO CLIMATE SCIENCE, AND TO PROVIDE AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. 8. PROVIDES A NON-PARTISAN, SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO GLOBAL WARMING AND AIR POLLUTION. OFFERS A CUTTING EDGE, DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO TEMPERATURE ANALYSIS AND NOW TAKING A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO OTHER AREAS OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE. THIS UNIQUE WAY OF LEADING RESEARCH OFFERS FINDINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS. 9. EFFORTS TO HIRE A VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC SOURCES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0RICHARD MULLER AND ELIZABETH MULLER, A FATHER-DAUGHTER TEAM, CO-FOUNDED BERKELEY EARTH. SINCE INCEPTION, ELIZABETH MULLER HAS BEEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 PROVIDED BY A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING OF THE FORM 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON:(A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THE CORPORATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE TREASURER PROPOSED THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION AND IT WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD, EXCLUDING ELIZABETH AND RICHARD MULLER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PROFESSIONAL/SCIENTIFIC SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 129,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 129,000. PROFESSIONAL/MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,499. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,144. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,742. TOTAL EXPENSES 26,385.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$273,052
Liabilities
$23,695
Net assets
$249,357
Revenue
$252,982
Expenses
$424,590
Net income
-$171,608
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.02$1.69$1.89$0.57$1.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.61$0.26$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$0.01$0.06$0.35$0.30
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.01$0.31$0.53$0.47$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.02$0.25$0.25$0.42$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.37$0.23$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.36$0.29$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.41$0.34$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.49$0.60$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.52$0.61$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.01$0.34$0.66$0.56$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.49$0.32$0.17