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Berkeley Earth Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 46-2032196

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 16, 2023

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

92nd percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-521%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$91,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 159.6% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-89%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-89%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Down

$34,198

Down $277,127 (-89%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$8,841

Down $297,001 (-97%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$25,357

Up $19,874 (+362%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$57,005

Down $468,481 (-89%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$354,005

Down $115,011 (-25%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$297,000

Down $353,470 (-626%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th 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

2022

Assets$34,198
Liabilities$25,357
Net Assets$8,841
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th 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

2022

Revenue$57,005
Expenses$354,005
Net Income-$297,000
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 16, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$57,005
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$200,684$24,026▼ $176,658
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,593$7,686▼ $102,907
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$311,325$34,198▼ $277,127
Other Assets Total$48$2,486▲ $2,438
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$22,337▲ $22,337
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,484$3,020▼ $2,464
Total Liabilities$5,484$25,357▲ $19,873
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$92,308$0▼ $92,308
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$213,533$8,841▼ $204,692
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$305,841$8,841▼ $297,000
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$311,325$34,198▼ $277,127

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$833$833
Other Assets Org$545--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$92,308--$92,308-
2021-$100,000-$7,692$92,308
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Judith SissenerExec. DirectorFT$91,000$91,000
Elizabeth MullerPresidentPT$70,875$70,875

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Angel LanceDirector
Jim BoettcherDirector
Richard MullerDirector
Robert J BudnitzDirector
Robert MurphyDirector
Bill ShiremanSecretary
Will GlaserTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$56,990
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$56,990
Change in Net Assets
$-297,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$186,436
Other Expenses$167,569
Total Fundraising Expense$25,635
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$126,539$19,381$15,955$161,875
Fees for Services Other$106,227$4,931$4,930$116,088
Royalties$29,887$871$1,132$31,890
Payroll Taxes$10,666$1,598$1,297$13,561
Other Salaries and Wages$11,000--$11,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,174-$6,174
Insurance$1,242$196$196$1,634
Other Expenses$1,174$123$976$1,099
All Other Expenses$313$171$49$533
Travel--$381$381
Total Functional Expenses$292,902$35,468$25,635$354,005
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
Payroll Liabilities$22,337
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
President
Phone
5109266446
Signed
2023-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Muller
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
5

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 75,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,000. Professional/marketing & social media: program service expenses 31,227. Management and general expenses 4,931. Fundraising expenses 4,930. Total expenses 41,088.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The grant will be used to inform the global conversation around climate change through the production of foundational climate data products and scientific analysis for key decision-makers and stakeholders at every level.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GRANT WILL BE USED TO INFORM THE GLOBAL CONVERSATION AROUND CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF FOUNDATIONAL CLIMATE DATA PRODUCTS AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS FOR KEY DECISION-MAKERS AND STAKEHOLDERS AT EVERY LEVEL.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART V, LINE 4:
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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 75,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 75,000. PROFESSIONAL/MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,227. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,931. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,930. TOTAL EXPENSES 41,088.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$34,198
Liabilities
$25,357
Net assets
$8,841
Revenue
$57,005
Expenses
$354,005
Net income
-$297,000
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