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Berkeley Earth Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-2032196

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

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

38th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

92nd percentile

58%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$50,067

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

99th percentile

977%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

978%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$368,314

Up $334,116 (+977%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$367,242

Up $358,401 (+4054%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,072

Down $24,285 (-96%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$614,447

Up $557,442 (+978%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$256,046

Down $97,959 (-28%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$358,401

Up $655,401 (+221%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th 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

2023

Assets$368,314
Liabilities$1,072
Net Assets$367,242
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th 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

2023

Revenue$614,447
Expenses$256,046
Net Income$358,401
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$614,447
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$24,026$356,906▲ $332,880
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$7,686$908▼ $6,778
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$34,198$368,314▲ $334,116
Other Assets Total$2,486$10,500▲ $8,014
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$22,337$0▼ $22,337
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,020$1,072▼ $1,948
Total Liabilities$25,357$1,072▼ $24,285
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$300,000-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$8,841$67,242▲ $58,401
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,841$367,242▲ $358,401
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$34,198$368,314▲ $334,116

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$833$833

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023-$300,000--$300,000
2022$92,308--$92,308-
2021-$100,000-$7,692$92,308
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Judith SissenerExec. DirectorFT$50,067$50,067
Elizabeth MullerPresidentPT$36,600$36,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Angel LanceDirector
Christa HasenkopfDirector
Richard MullerDirector
Robert J BudnitzDirector
Robert MurphyDirector
Will GlaserDirector
Bill ShiremanSecretary
Jim BoettcherTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$614,393
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$54
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$614,393
Change in Net Assets
$358,401
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$145,419
Other Expenses$110,627
Total Fundraising Expense$17,086
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,267$12,867$11,533$86,667
Fees for Services Other$79,916$449$1,073$81,438
Other Salaries and Wages$45,239$816$1,946$48,001
Payroll Taxes$8,172$1,373$1,206$10,751
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,229-$6,229
Royalties$3,785$345$630$4,760
Insurance$1,964$608$151$2,723
Other Expenses$169$150$13$332
All Other Expenses-$32$103$135
Total Functional Expenses$214,968$23,992$17,086$256,046
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
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 co-founded berkeley earth to conduct climate data research. Elizabeth was executive director until 2022 when judith sissener was hired to fill that position while elizabeth continued her board chair role.”

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
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Muller
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
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 66,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 66,000. Professional/marketing & social media: program service expenses 12,924. Management and general expenses 417. Fundraising expenses 997. Total expenses 14,338. Other contract services: program service expenses 992. Management and general expenses 32. Fundraising expenses 76. Total expenses 1,100.”

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/ExplanationTxt0PAYROLL TAX REFUND - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 14,892. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 638.
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 CO-FOUNDED BERKELEY EARTH TO CONDUCT CLIMATE DATA RESEARCH. ELIZABETH WAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 2022 WHEN JUDITH SISSENER WAS HIRED TO FILL THAT POSITION WHILE ELIZABETH CONTINUED HER BOARD CHAIR ROLE.
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 66,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 66,000. PROFESSIONAL/MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,924. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 417. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 997. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,338. OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 992. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 32. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 76. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,100.
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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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$368,314
Liabilities
$1,072
Net assets
$367,242
Revenue
$614,447
Expenses
$256,046
Net income
$358,401
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