Civic Intelligence

International Biochar Initiative

EIN 56-2675394 • 501(c)3 • Norfolk, VA

Profile

The international biochar initiative ibi is an international non-profit organization working to promote the development of sustainable biochar systems that follow cradle-to-cradle sustainability guidelines. Founded in 2006, ibi is the worlds foremost authority and source of credible, balanced information on biochar.

440 Monticello Ave PMB 73231 1802Norfolk, VA 23510

www.biochar-international.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-39%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-3.5%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$185,678

Down $121,227 (-39%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $2,704 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$185,678

Down $118,523 (-39%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$766,249

Down $27,838 (-3.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$884,772

Up $252,151 (+40%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$118,523

Down $279,989 (-173%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $175,475Liabilities 2011: $27,027Net Assets 2011: $148,4482011Assets 2012: $330,308Liabilities 2012: $27,304Net Assets 2012: $303,0042012Assets 2013: $91,608Liabilities 2013: $25,266Net Assets 2013: $66,3422013Assets 2014: $279,947Liabilities 2014: $18,855Net Assets 2014: $261,0922014Assets 2015: $78,106Liabilities 2015: $15,044Net Assets 2015: $63,0622015Assets 2016: $4,345Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $4,3452016Assets 2017: $20,980Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $20,9802017Assets 2018: $30,055Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $30,0552018Assets 2019: $27,589Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $27,5892019Assets 2020: $67,460Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $67,4602020Assets 2021: $419,767Liabilities 2021: $4,196Net Assets 2021: $415,5712021Assets 2022: $141,516Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $141,5162022Assets 2023: $306,905Liabilities 2023: $2,704Net Assets 2023: $304,2012023Assets 2024: $185,678Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $185,6782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$185,678
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$185,678
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $559,8542011Expenses 2012: $450,9402012Expenses 2013: $482,1632013Revenue 2014: $527,414Expenses 2014: $332,664Net Income 2014: $194,7502014Revenue 2015: $78,936Expenses 2015: $276,966Net Income 2015: -$198,0302015Revenue 2016: $53,625Expenses 2016: $112,342Net Income 2016: -$58,7172016Revenue 2017: $43,815Expenses 2017: $27,180Net Income 2017: $16,6352017Revenue 2018: $70,794Expenses 2018: $61,719Net Income 2018: $9,0752018Revenue 2019: $74,488Expenses 2019: $76,954Net Income 2019: -$2,4662019Revenue 2020: $125,676Expenses 2020: $85,805Net Income 2020: $39,8712020Revenue 2021: $410,468Expenses 2021: $62,356Net Income 2021: $348,1122021Revenue 2022: $148,700Expenses 2022: $422,755Net Income 2022: -$274,0552022Revenue 2023: $794,087Expenses 2023: $632,621Net Income 2023: $161,4662023Revenue 2024: $766,249Expenses 2024: $884,772Net Income 2024: -$118,5232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$766,249
Expenses$884,772
Net Income-$118,523
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$185,678
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$185,678
Revenue
$766,249
Expenses
$884,772
Net income
-$118,523
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.86$0.00$1.86$7.66$8.85$1.19
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.07$0.03$3.04$7.94$6.33$1.61
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.00$1.42$1.49$4.23$2.74
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.20$0.04$4.16$4.10$0.62$3.48
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.67$0.00$0.67$1.26$0.86$0.40
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.74$0.77$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.30$0.00$0.30$0.71$0.62$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.44$0.27$0.17
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.54$1.12$0.59
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.15$0.63$0.79$2.77$1.98
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.19$2.61$5.27$3.33$1.95
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.92$0.25$0.66$4.82
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.30$0.27$3.03$4.51
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.75$0.27$1.48$5.60
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jun 17, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$766,249
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ibi provides a platform for fostering stakeholder collaboration, good industry practices, and environmental and ethical standards to support biochar systems that are safe and economically viable.

Empower communities and inspire industries to integrate biochar-based solutions towards healthier ecosystems and economies worldwide. Continued in Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$306,905$185,678▼ $121,227
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$306,905$185,678▼ $121,227
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,704--
Total Liabilities$2,704$0▼ $2,704
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$304,201$131,486▼ $172,715
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$54,192-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$304,201$185,678▼ $118,523
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$306,905$185,678▼ $121,227
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Wendy Lu Maxwell-BartonExecutive DirectorFT$110,000$110,000
Lucia BruseganChairman-$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Luisa MarinVice President
Claudia KammannDirector
Hailong WangDirector
Heloise BucklandDirector
Johannes LehmannDirector
Kua Harn WeiDirector
Nadav ZivDirector
Veronica Agodoa KittiDirector
Craig LeeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$632,376
Program Service Revenue
$133,801
Investment Income
$72
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$568,785
Change in Net Assets
$-118,523
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$489,060
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$395,712
Total Fundraising Expense$45,864
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$211,813$29,173-$240,986
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$122,000--$122,000
Information Technology$60,260$7,456$7,456$75,172
Travel$34,818$18,431-$53,249
Advertising$35,946-$12,868$48,814
Payroll Taxes$32,726--$32,726
All Other Expenses$12,278$3,680$2,917$18,875
Office Expenses$14,206$2,779-$16,985
Other Expenses$22,586$26,495$7,908$7,908
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,421-$7,421
Fees for Services Legal-$6,923-$6,923
Insurance-$1,486-$1,486
Total Functional Expenses$734,176$104,732$45,864$884,772
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Executive Director, Board of Director Chair and Treasurer review the tax return for accuracy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The Executive Director, Board of Directors Chair and the Board Governance Task Force regularly monitor and enforce compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“GuideStar, IRS Database”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Other organization documents made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
International Biochar Initiative
EIN
56-2675394
Phone
4424506934
Address
440 Monticello Ave PMB 73231 1802, Norfolk, VA 23510

Signing Officer

Name
Luisa Marin de Block
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-06-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Luisa Marin de Block
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Abacus Hive
Address
8913 Town and Country Circle 1048, Knoxville, TN 37923
Preparer
Bobby Arthur
Phone
8653169548
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

990 Part 1, Mission

“IBI mission is to scale biochar to reach its full potential and achieve global net zero targets by empowering communities and industries. Through strategic partnerships, innovation, education and advocacy, we aim to accelerate and scale the adoption of biochar technologies worldwide, fostering sustainable business models, and facilitate community-based action that combats climate change and create a resilient future for generations to come.”

990 Part V, Line 2A

“The organization utilizes an Employer of Record (EOR) to handle payroll and tax reporting for all employees. Accordingly, no employees are reported on Form W-3 under Part V, Line 2a, while compensation expenses are reported under Part IX and compensation of key personnel is reported in Part VII.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Executive Director, Board of Director Chair and Treasurer review the tax return for accuracy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Executive Director, Board of Directors Chair and the Board Governance Task Force regularly monitor and enforce compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GuideStar, IRS Database
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Other organization documents made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4IBI mission is to scale biochar to reach its full potential and achieve global net zero targets by empowering communities and industries. Through strategic partnerships, innovation, education and advocacy, we aim to accelerate and scale the adoption of biochar technologies worldwide, fostering sustainable business models, and facilitate community-based action that combats climate change and create a resilient future for generations to come.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization utilizes an Employer of Record (EOR) to handle payroll and tax reporting for all employees. Accordingly, no employees are reported on Form W-3 under Part V, Line 2a, while compensation expenses are reported under Part IX and compensation of key personnel is reported in Part VII.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4990 Part 1, Mission
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5990 Part V, Line 2a
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