Liabilities / Assets
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.09x
Liabilities / Revenue
64th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
74th percentile
Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
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Asset Growth
87th percentile
Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
85th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$809,976
Up $277,270 (+52%) from 2021
Net Assets
Up$738,765
Up $210,152 (+40%) from 2021
Liabilities
Up$71,211
Up $67,118 (+1640%) from 2021
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$986,125
Up $427,281 (+76%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$756,403
Up $278,322 (+58%) from 2021
Net Income
Up$229,722
Up $148,959 (+184%) from 2021
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Signed
- Nov 8, 2023
- Return Version
- 2022v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $986,125
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The algae foundations mission is to promote the power of algae to transform human society and the environment upon which it depends and to facilitate a future in which algae are a fundamental source of energy, nutrition, products and ecological services for sustainable societies globally. To accomplish its mission, the algae foundation engages in and funds educational outreach, research, development, and other activities; finds and supports the development of future leaders of the algae industry through scholarships, grants and other financial and organizational support; and facilitates communication among private, academic and public sector leaders, and the public generally, to increase broader literacy and awareness of the benefits of algae biomass cultivation and commercialization.
The algae foundation's mission is to promote the power of algae to transform human environment upon which it depends and to facilitate a future in which algae are a fundamental source of energy, nutrition, products, and ecological services for sustainable societies globally.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $496,683 | $561,817 | ▲ $65,134 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $170,000 | ▲ $170,000 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $36,023 | $43,071 | ▲ $7,048 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $30,000 | ▲ $30,000 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $5,088 | ▲ $5,088 |
| Total Assets | $532,706 | $809,976 | ▲ $277,270 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | $70,014 | ▲ $70,014 |
| Other Liabilities | $4,093 | $1,197 | ▼ $2,896 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,093 | $71,211 | ▲ $67,118 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $528,613 | $738,765 | ▲ $210,152 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $528,613 | $738,765 | ▲ $210,152 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $532,706 | $809,976 | ▲ $277,270 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $5,088 | $363 | $5,451 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira Levine | Board Chair/president | FT | $162,000 | $162,000 |
| Jakob Nalley | Secretary | PT | $13,400 | $13,400 |
| Jesse Traller Ojeda | Board Member | - | $3,780 | $3,780 |
| Philip Pienkos | Board Member | - | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Tiffany Cannis | Vice Chair |
| Greg Mitchell | Board Member |
| Peter Koffler | Board Member |
| Edmund Gaither | Treasurer |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Services INC (levine) | Management Services For Atec Program | 111 TRIPP LAKE CAMP ROAD, Poland, ME 04274 | $162,000 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $983,531
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $2,594
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $938,041
- Change in Net Assets
- $229,722
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $986,125
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $0
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $986,125
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $986,125
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $417,884 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $335,944 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $7,442 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,575 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $173,080 | $6,480 | $1,620 | $181,180 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $120,979 | $17,294 | $5,330 | $143,603 |
| Travel | $92,442 | - | - | $92,442 |
| Advertising | $31,999 | - | - | $31,999 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $20,414 | - | $20,414 |
| Payroll Taxes | $9,403 | $1,344 | $414 | $11,161 |
| Insurance | - | $5,054 | - | $5,054 |
| Occupancy | $4,764 | - | - | $4,764 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $2,500 | - | - | $2,500 |
| All Other Expenses | $1,674 | $749 | $24 | $2,447 |
| Other Expenses | $2,005 | $9,623 | - | $2,005 |
| Fees for Services Other | $1,236 | $177 | $54 | $1,467 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $363 | - | $363 |
| Foreign Grants | $75 | - | - | $75 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $687,463 | $61,498 | $7,442 | $756,403 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $756,403 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $756,403 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $756,403 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Chairman/president | Services | No | $162,000 |
| - | Spouse | Services | No | $83,462 |
| - | Director | Services | No | $13,400 |
| - | Director | Services | No | $3,780 |
| - | Director | Services | No | $2,000 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Credit Card | $1,197 |
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 35% controlled entity
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- Yes
- Business relationship with organization members
- Yes
- Material changes to governing documents
- Yes
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- Yes
- 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
“Ira levine (chair) is the owner of biological services inc.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
“The board approved a restatement to the bylaws on december 19, 2022 and it became effective on january 1, 2023. A minor amendment to those restated bylaws was subsequently passed and effective as of january 30, 2023.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Organization's process to review form 990 the complete form 990 is prepared by the treasurer and reviewed by the chair and vice chair of the board, board of directors (for review and comment) and legal counsel.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Enforcement of conflicts policy all board members sign a conflict of interest statement before joining the board.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Compensation process for top official the process for determining compensation of dr. Ike levine in connection with the hourly rate being paid to biological services, inc. Under the independent contractor agreement involving management of the atec program involved a review of comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the disinterested directors' deliberation and decision on the matter. On comparability data, the board reviewed emails from the department of energy regarding similar programs and hourly amounts paid to project managers under those programs. The hourly rate being charged by those program managers was comparable to or higher than the amount bsi received under the independent contractor agreement. Other consulting agreements within the algae industry were also reviewed, and the hourly rate that the foundation was being charged by bsi was substantially less than under the other consulting agreements. These investigations suggested that the hourly rate being changed by bsi to the foundation was at or below market rates and that the rate being charged was fair. The algae foundation's conflict of interest policy was also followed. Dr. Levine did not participate in the decision or discussion with respect to approval of the independent contractor agreement with bsi.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Governing documents disclosure explanation the articles of incorporation are publicly available from the secretary of the state ofwashington. The articles, by-laws and conflict of interest are available to members on the web site and the general public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Algae Foundation
- EIN
- 46-2312083
- Phone
- 6192311977
- Address
- 111 TRIPP LAKE CAMP ROAD, POLAND, ME 04274
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ira Levine
- Title
- CEO
- Phone
- 6192311977
- Signed
- 2023-11-08
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ira Levine
- Formed
- 2013
- Legal Domicile
- Wa
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 7
Preparer
- Firm
- Considine & Considine
- Address
- 8989 RIO SAN DIEGO DRIVE SUITE 250, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-1604
- Preparer
- Richard Hotz
- Phone
- 6192311977
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
“Cash to accrual adjustment -19,570.”
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C
“There was no change during the year.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | THE ALGAE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM (ATEC) - TO DEVELOP NOVEL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN INDUSTRY WORKFORCE CAPABILITIES, BY FOCUSING ON THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF ALGAL PRODUCTS. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | THE ALGAE ACADEMY - TO UTILIZE ALGAE AS A TOOL TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE FOUR DISCIPLINES OF STEM IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AND APPLIED APPROACH BY SHOWCASING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ALGAE TECHNOLOGY AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES OF HOW ALGAE CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE PLANET. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | ALGAE IN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ALLIANCE - TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTION TO HELP MEET THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE WORKPLACE NEEDS THROUGH THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW, HANDS-ON CURRICULUM THAT APPROACHES TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL TOPICS USING ALGAE AS THE VEHICLE FOR INNOVATION. |
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| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION PAID $162,000 FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY BIOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. (BSI), A COMPANY EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR, IRA LEVINE. THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND BSI. |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATIONS |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 3 | JESSE TRALLER OJEDA |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 4 | PHIL PIENKOS |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | IRA LEVINE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE FOUNDATION, IS THE OWNER OF BIOLOGICAL SERVICES INC. THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH BIOLOGICAL SERVICES INC. FOR PURPOSES OF MANAGING THE ATEC PROJECT AND PERFORMING CERTAIN SERVICES THAT THE FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY. THIS CONTRACT REQUIRES IRA LEVINE TO SERVE AS THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND MANAGE THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD APPROVED THIS CONTRACT WITH BIOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. AFTER BEING MADE AWARE OF IRA LEVINE'S FINANCIAL INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AFTER A REVIEW OF THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHARGED, THE BOARD DETERMINED IT TO BE REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE. IRA LEVINE DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL AT AN "ARM'S LENGTH" BASIS.THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARISSA NALLEY, WHO IS THE SPOUSE OF JAKOB NALLEY (ONE OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS), FOR PURPOSES OF MANAGING THE ALGAE ACADEMY PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD APPROVED THIS CONTRACT WITH MARISSA NALLY BEING AWARE OF MARISSA NALLEY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH JAKOB NALLEY , PURSUANT TO THE FOUNDATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AFTER A REVIEW OF THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHARGED, THE BOARD DETERMINED IT TO BE REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE. JAKOB NALLEY DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL AT AN "ARM'S LENGTH" BASIS.THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (CONSULTING) WITH JAKOB NALLEY FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING CERTAIN SERVICES THAT THE FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY. THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD APPROVED THIS CONTRACT WITH JAKOB NALLEY AND AFTER A REVIEW OF THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHARGED, THE BOARD DETERMINED IT TO BE REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE. JAKOB NALLEY DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL AT AN "ARM'S LENGTH" BASIS. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR THIS AGREEMENT IS $6,000. JAKOB NALLEY ALSO RECEIVED $650 IN COMPENSATION FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED UNDER THE SUMMER ALGAE SCIENCE INSTITUTE AWARD AND $6,750 IN COMPENSATION UNDER THE CULTIVATE AWARD.THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (CONSULTING) WITH JESSE TRALLER OJEDA FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING CERTAIN SERVICES THAT THE FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY. THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD APPROVED THIS CONTRACT WITH JESSE TRALLER OJEDA AND AFTER A REVIEW OF THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHARGED, THE BOARD DETERMINED IT TO BE REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE. JESSE TRALLER OJEDA DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL AT AN "ARM'S LENGTH" BASIS. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR THIS AGREEMENT IS $2,880. JESSE TRALLER OJEDA ALSO RECEIVED $900 IN COMPENSATION FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED UNDER THE SUMMER ALGAE SCIENCE INSTITUTE AWARD.THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (CONSULTING) WITH PHIL PIENKOS FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING CERTAIN SERVICES THAT THE FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY. THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD APPROVED THIS CONTRACT WITH PHIL PIENKOS AND AFTER A REVIEW OF THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHARGED, THE BOARD DETERMINED IT TO BE REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE. PHIL PIENKOS DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL AT AN "ARM'S LENGTH" BASIS. |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE L, PART IV |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | IRA LEVINE (CHAIR) IS THE OWNER OF BIOLOGICAL SERVICES INC. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE BOARD APPROVED A RESTATEMENT TO THE BYLAWS ON DECEMBER 19, 2022 AND IT BECAME EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2023. A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THOSE RESTATED BYLAWS WAS SUBSEQUENTLY PASSED AND EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 30, 2023. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE TREASURER AND REVIEWED BY THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT) AND LEGAL COUNSEL. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY ALL BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT BEFORE JOINING THE BOARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF DR. IKE LEVINE IN CONNECTION WITH THE HOURLY RATE BEING PAID TO BIOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. UNDER THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT INVOLVING MANAGEMENT OF THE ATEC PROGRAM INVOLVED A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS' DELIBERATION AND DECISION ON THE MATTER. ON COMPARABILITY DATA, THE BOARD REVIEWED EMAILS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REGARDING SIMILAR PROGRAMS AND HOURLY AMOUNTS PAID TO PROJECT MANAGERS UNDER THOSE PROGRAMS. THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHARGED BY THOSE PROGRAM MANAGERS WAS COMPARABLE TO OR HIGHER THAN THE AMOUNT BSI RECEIVED UNDER THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT. OTHER CONSULTING AGREEMENTS WITHIN THE ALGAE INDUSTRY WERE ALSO REVIEWED, AND THE HOURLY RATE THAT THE FOUNDATION WAS BEING CHARGED BY BSI WAS SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN UNDER THE OTHER CONSULTING AGREEMENTS. THESE INVESTIGATIONS SUGGESTED THAT THE HOURLY RATE BEING CHANGED BY BSI TO THE FOUNDATION WAS AT OR BELOW MARKET RATES AND THAT THE RATE BEING CHARGED WAS FAIR. THE ALGAE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS ALSO FOLLOWED. DR. LEVINE DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION OR DISCUSSION WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH BSI. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE OFWASHINGTON. THE ARTICLES, BY-LAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON THE WEB SITE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | CASH TO ACCRUAL ADJUSTMENT -19,570. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | THERE WAS NO CHANGE DURING THE YEAR. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $809,976
- Liabilities
- $71,211
- Net assets
- $738,765
- Revenue
- $986,125
- Expenses
- $756,403
- Net income
- $229,722