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Molluscan Science Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-3208917

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 10, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.MOLLUSCAN-SCIENCE.ORG
3 Grenadier CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117

(410) 978-5782

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

4th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

4th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

98th percentile

91%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

13th percentile

$26,300

Higher top officer pay than 13% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

91st percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

89%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets4th percentile

Assets

Up

$10,057,280

Up $2,465,410 (+32%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$10,057,280

Up $2,465,410 (+32%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue4th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,703,374

Up $1,270,974 (+89%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$237,964

Up $102,003 (+75%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$2,465,410

Up $1,168,971 (+90%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$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

2018

Assets$10,057,280
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$10,057,280
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2018

Revenue$2,703,374
Expenses$237,964
Net Income$2,465,410
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 10, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,703,374
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$27,270$38,345▲ $11,075
Total Assets$7,591,870$10,057,280▲ $2,465,410
Other Assets Total$7,564,600$10,018,935▲ $2,454,335
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$7,564,600$10,018,935▲ $2,454,335
Unrestricted Net Assets$27,270$38,345▲ $11,075
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,591,870$10,057,280▲ $2,465,410
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,591,870$10,057,280▲ $2,465,410

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$10,018,935--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay13th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Judith GaleVice PresidePT$26,300$26,300

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,703,374
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,703,374
Change in Net Assets
$2,465,410

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 Specimens4$2,454,335Professional Appraisals
Total Noncash Contributions4$2,454,335-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$210,564
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$26,300
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,100
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$162,247--$162,247
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,300--$26,300
Occupancy$13,458$3,750-$17,208
Insurance$9,265--$9,265
Information Technology$6,110--$6,110
Conferences and Meetings$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Legal-$4,930-$4,930
Other Expenses$2,700--$2,700
Travel$2,104--$2,104
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,100--$1,100
Office Expenses$1,000--$1,000
Total Functional Expenses$229,284$8,680$0$237,964
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$42,958

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
MIDDLE EAST +NORTH AFRICAScientific ResearchRESEARCH + TEACHING--$23,890
CENTRAL AMERICA + THE CARIBBEANScientific ResearchRESEARCH + TEACHING--$13,355
EAST ASIA +THE PACIFICScientific ResearchRESEARCH + TEACHING--$5,713
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 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 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 president of the agency currently serves the function of a managing partner, without compensation. If an executive director were hired, the salary would be based on compensation based on the compensation of executive directors 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
2019-11-10

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, OAKLAND, CA 94602-2327
Preparer
Marjorie Williams-jones
Phone
5104826204
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Appraiser fees 12,000 0 0 spondylus book consultant 1,500 0 0 publisher 9,525 0 0 seashell research 15,875 0 0 research expenses 123,347 0 0 total 162,247 0 0”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,057,280
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10,057,280
Revenue
$2,703,374
Expenses
$237,964
Net income
$2,465,410
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