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Molluscan Science Foundation

EIN 46-3208917 • 501(c)3 • Owings Mills, MD

Profile

The organization aims to advance the study, preservation, scientific, and medical application of seashells and to provide an educational opportunity for discussion and direct observation in the field of malacology.

3 Grenadier CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117

www.molluscan-science.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

5th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

6th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

97th percentile

89%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

67th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-4.2%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets5th percentile

Assets

Up

$26,532,147

Up $4,943,371 (+23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$26,532,147

Up $4,943,371 (+23%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue6th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,202,863

Up $2,819,494 (+118%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$259,492

Down $7,745 (-2.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$4,943,371

Up $2,827,239 (+134%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $02013Assets 2016: $6,295,431Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $6,295,4312016Assets 2017: $7,591,870Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $7,591,8702017Assets 2018: $10,057,280Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $10,057,2802018Assets 2019: $12,695,761Liabilities 2019: $11,000Net Assets 2019: $12,684,7612019Assets 2020: $14,711,878Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $14,711,8782020Assets 2021: $17,270,125Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $17,270,1252021Assets 2022: $19,472,644Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $19,472,6442022Assets 2023: $21,588,776Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $21,588,7762023Assets 2024: $26,532,147Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $26,532,1472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$26,532,147
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$26,532,147
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2013: $0Expenses 2013: $0Net Income 2013: $02013Revenue 2016: $1,300,000Expenses 2016: $66,014Net Income 2016: $1,233,9862016Revenue 2017: $1,432,400Expenses 2017: $135,961Net Income 2017: $1,296,4392017Revenue 2018: $2,703,374Expenses 2018: $237,964Net Income 2018: $2,465,4102018Revenue 2019: $2,718,392Expenses 2019: $90,911Net Income 2019: $2,627,4812019Revenue 2020: $2,104,050Expenses 2020: $76,933Net Income 2020: $2,027,1172020Revenue 2021: $2,816,927Expenses 2021: $258,680Net Income 2021: $2,558,2472021Revenue 2022: $2,487,417Expenses 2022: $284,898Net Income 2022: $2,202,5192022Revenue 2023: $2,383,369Expenses 2023: $267,237Net Income 2023: $2,116,1322023Revenue 2024: $5,202,863Expenses 2024: $259,492Net Income 2024: $4,943,3712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,202,863
Expenses$259,492
Net Income$4,943,371
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$26,532,147
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$26,532,147
Revenue
$5,202,863
Expenses
$259,492
Net income
$4,943,371
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.5$0.00$26.5$5.20$0.26$4.94
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.6$0.00$21.6$2.38$0.27$2.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.5$0.00$19.5$2.49$0.28$2.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.3$0.00$17.3$2.82$0.26$2.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.7$0.00$14.7$2.10$0.08$2.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.7$0.01$12.7$2.72$0.09$2.63
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.1$0.00$10.1$2.70$0.24$2.47
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.59$0.00$7.59$1.43$0.14$1.30
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.30$0.00$6.30$1.30$0.07$1.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,202,863
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization aims to advance the study, preservation, scientific, and medical application of seashells and to provide an educational opportunity for discussion and direct observation in the field of malacology.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,300$19,780▼ $2,520
Total Assets$21,588,776$26,532,147▲ $4,943,371
Other Assets Total$21,566,476$26,512,367▲ $4,945,891
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$21,588,776$26,532,147▲ $4,943,371
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$21,588,776$26,532,147▲ $4,943,371
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,588,776$26,532,147▲ $4,943,371

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$106,509--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Judith GaleVice PresidePT$24,000$24,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael a MontPresident
Nipun SodhiMember at La
Jean PrellerSecretary
Colleen CrossTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,202,863
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,202,863
Change in Net Assets
$4,943,371

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Scientific Specimens8$4,945,891Professional Appraisal
Total Noncash Contributions8$4,945,891-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$235,492
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$24,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$210,000--$210,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,000--$24,000
Insurance$10,500--$10,500
Occupancy$10,392--$10,392
Fees for Services Legal-$3,300-$3,300
Information Technology$1,300--$1,300
Total Functional Expenses$256,192$3,300$0$259,492
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Michael mont judith gale president vice pres parent/daughter”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“An electronic copy of the 990 is made available to all board members for review”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The bylaws of the organization require that all potential conflicts be disclosed: duty to disclose in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors decide the salary and benefits of the vice president, the only paid employee of the agency. The board, which includes independent members,have assessed fair and equitable compensation based on compensation of managers of agencies of similar size, field and location to the molluscan science foundation”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Molluscan Science Foundation
EIN
46-3208917
Phone
4109785782
Address
3 GRENADIER COURT, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Signing Officer

Name
Michael a Mont
Title
President
Phone
4109785782
Signed
2025-04-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael a Mont
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Marjtax Incorporated
Address
3542 FRUITVALE- AVE PMB 227, OAKLAND, CA 94602
Preparer
Marjorie Williams-jones
Phone
5104826204
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Appraiser fees 10,000 0 0 research 200,000 0 0 total 210,000 0 0”

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